Archives for November 20, 2013

'“I can’t speak for them, but just by the expression on their face, it was almost like a relief,” the coach said. “You talk to almost any player that went through junior hockey, some of the things they always say is it was the best three years of their life. They get to play with their peers. They get to go to movies. They get to go on dates on a certain night off. That’s what … [Read more...] about LaFontaine shuffles the Sabres’ deck before another loss

'The biggest issue looming, other than picking the next general manager, is deciding whether Ryan Miller will be the long-term answer in goal. Even if the Sabres conclude they want him for the next phase, it doesn’t mean he’ll be here. Several variables will be factored into the equation before they arrive at the final answer.' … [Read more...] about Sending Sabre kids down is only the first step

'“It’s another learning curve,” Ennis said. “Learn to start hard. We did, we scored and we didn’t sustain it. It’s another thing we need to kind of learn.”' … [Read more...] about Blues recover from Ennis’ quick goal

'“There’s not too many 18-year-olds that can play in this league and be a contributing player,” Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Three prospects sent to Amerks

'“I think our youth really showed tonight,” said Nolan, who’s 1-2 as coach. “This is one of the better teams in the National Hockey League.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres start fast against Blues, can’t hold on

'“Whether I saw them or not, I don’t think it really made much of a difference,” Nolan said. “We look at where we are with this organization and where we have to go to, and proper development is so important.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ reassignment of youngsters represents culture change from new regime

'“I thought we had a great team,” Roy said Tuesday prior to the St. Louis Blues’ 4-1 win against the Sabres, his first game back at the First Niagara Center. “Then a couple weeks later I got traded. It was tough. I wanted to stay here. I had a lot of good friends on the team and around the city. It’s a great place to place to play and a great place to live.”' … [Read more...] about Derek Roy feels he has home with Blues, wanted to stay with Sabres

'“That’s the biggest name to come out of St. Louis,” Butler said. “I remember growing up, I played in Kirkwood and there were pictures of Pat LaFontaine in the trophy case. You began to respect and realize how good of a player he was.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s LaFontaine has fond memories of St. Louis

Blues shake off bad start, beat Sabres (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Buffalo’s LaFontaine has fond memories of St. Louis (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Fox Sports Midwest) Photo gallery (StLouisBlues.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'Pat LaFontaine, Buffalo’s new president of hockey operations, submitted the formal request.' … [Read more...] about Bruins give Buffalo permission to interview Jim Benning

'St. Louis is 8-1 in its past nine trips to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Blues too much for Sabres 4-1

'Defenseman Nikita Zadorov was returned to his Canadian Junior team, the Ontario Hockey League London Knights. The move was made before Zadorov played his 10th NHL game, which is when his three-year contract would come into effect. Drafted 16th overall in June, Zadorov had a goal in seven games in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres return D Zadorov to OHL; demote 3 to AHL

'Ennis opened the scoring just 10 seconds into the game after tipping in Ville Leino's shot from the end line. Buffalo won the face off and quickly dumped the puck into the St. Louis zone. After the Blues recovered the disc, Leino forced a turnover and tried to put one in from the end line, but Ennis was there to tip it past Halak for the goal.' … [Read more...] about St. Louis 4, Buffalo 1

'The Sabres assigned defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen and forward Johan Larsson to their American Hockey League affiliate in Rochester and also sent forward Mikhail Grigorenko to Rochester on a conditioning assignment.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate D Weber off IR

'It was the quickest goal for the Sabres in nearly five years. Right winger Drew Stafford scored 10 seconds into a game against Edmonton on Jan. 27, 2009. It was all St. Louis after that.' … [Read more...] about Stewart comes off sick bed, helps Blues top Sabres