Archives for October 2013

'In 2009, Tallinder was a mentor to defenseman Tyler Myers, who was entering his rookie season. At that time, Myers, a 19-year-old out of Texas, benefited from being on the same line with the veteran. He had 11 goals and added 37 assists that season. But Myers has struggled over the past couple of seasons. If those two can connect again and if Myers can stay healthy, Myers’ … [Read more...] about Sabres begin new season with youth, Rolston at helm

'No matter. “We had a good preseason,” said goaltender Jhonas Enroth following a 3-0 shutout last weekend against the Columbus Blue Jackets. “All the guys in this room feel we have something to prove, and I can tell you that the guys here are coming together nicely. We might just surprise a few people this year.”' … [Read more...] about Suffering? These players want to win now

'“We’ve got some great young prospects. We’ve got a stable full of them that we’ve drafted in the last few years. Three teenagers are in the lineup tonight, so that tells you something about the talent level.”' … [Read more...] about Former Spitfire Ott to serve as co-captain of Sabres

Jimmy Howard, penalty kill power Red Wings in opener (Detroit News) Red Wings get victory but leave plenty of room for improvement in opener (Detroit News) Red Wings' Jonathan Ericsson likes NHL's new hybrid icing rule (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Red Wings' early goals hold up on opening night (Detroit Free Press) In opener, Red Wings show why many are … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage

'Buffalo had a two-man power play for 1:31 early in the first period and for 51 seconds late in the second, but couldn't take advantage. In between those 5-on-3 opportunities, the Sabres were scoreless on three power plays. ''It could've been a difference-maker for our team, and it wasn't,'' Buffalo forward Steve Ott said.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings open with 2-1 win over Sabres

'"We were right there all night," Miller said. "We got in a position to tie. I think we were improving as the game went on."' … [Read more...] about Detroit 2, Buffalo 1

'"We hung around long enough and got one, so we were still in it at the end, but obviously our power play didn't help us," Buffalo coach Ron Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Wings edge Sabres in Eastern Conference debut

'The Sabres were stifled on the power play during this game, failing to capitalize on a pair of 5-on-3 opportunities and going 0 of 7 overall with the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Hold Off Sabres 2-1

'It was a rough first game for Ristolainen, but I’m not at all worried about him. His worst period was his first ever NHL period and he got a little better as the game went on.' … [Read more...] about The ”New Sabres” get their first game

'“I blame it on execution of our power play and that’s our veteran guys. We know that we’re going to have to lead the team, especially the power-play guys,” Sabres co-captain Steve Ott said. “Tonight it definitely could’ve been a difference maker for our squad and it wasn’t. In low-scoring games, in a 2-1 game, those are the ones that win you games.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons Scores In Opening Night Loss

'Buffalo finally solved Howard with 7:24 remaining in regulation, and the Red Wings' goaltender played a big role in losing his shutout bid. Howard went behind the net to play the puck and attempted to shoot it around the boards, but Sabres forward Brian Flynn managed to get a piece of the clearing attempt. The puck went right in front, where Girgensons backhanded it into an … [Read more...] about Red Wings edge Sabres in Eastern Conference debut

Rochester Amerks’ Drew Bagnall ready to play (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“For any young guy in this locker room, I don’t think there’s such a thing as ‘made it’ so far,” Girgensons said in First Niagara Center. “I think for the young guys, you have to make it every day. You have to make every day count. You’ve got to prove yourself every day to stay up here because any young guy can be sent down at any time.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons joins Sabres’ youth group

'“We just thought both guys represented what we wanted,” Rolston said. “Nothing more, nothing less than that. It’s all about the influence they have on the team. Those guys are big influences on the team. We thought that was the way to go.”' … [Read more...] about Rolston’s pick for Sabres’ ‘C’ is a split decision

'Hybrid icing allows the linesman to blow the play dead if he determines the puck will cross the goal line and the defending player has won a race to the end-zone faceoff dots over an attacking player.' … [Read more...] about Change to icing rule is touch and go