Archives for November 22, 2013

'“By doing stupid things like we have been, it’s not going to work,” a steamed Nolan said after a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday in Wells Fargo Center. “It’s going to be ugly games like this all night. So the gloves are officially off. You’ve got to do certain things to play. If you don’t, you’re not.”' … [Read more...] about Nolan sounds off after Sabres’ latest loss

'“That team has changed quite a bit and so have we,” Leino said. “We had a pretty good team when I first got to Buffalo and now we’re pretty young and rebuilding. The Flyers had a big slump at the start this year but they’re getting better and we’re gettng a few more veteran guys and you can see we’re improving too. It’s interesting. It’s really a similar state with both … [Read more...] about Leino sees Buffalo-Philly parallels

'“The gloves are officially off,” the interim coach told reporters Thursday in Philadelphia following the Sabres’ weak 4-1 loss, their third straight setback. “Now we got to do certain things in order to play. If you don’t, you’re not.”' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan’s strong words mean Sabres will start making more moves

'“It’s tough halfway through,” Nolan said of his dropping in on the Sabres several weeks into the regular season. “Guys are already set in their ways and doing certain things. We’re patient with them, we’re doing (drills) day by day and hopefully within a short period of time we’ll see a change.”' … [Read more...] about Nolan notes importance of meeting with Berube

Read scores twice as Flyers down Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers should avoid major moves (Philadelphia Inquirer) Coaches Berube, Nolan make history (Philadelphia Inquirer) Matt Read's two goals lift Flyers past Sabres (Philadelphia Daily News) New-look Flyers (Philadelphia Daily News) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers take a season-high 46 shots in win … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'“I believe that I’m ready,” Fenton said. “I’m hoping somebody else does.”' … [Read more...] about Predators assistant GM Fenton hopes to fill Sabres vacancy

'Tyler Myers netted the lone goal for Buffalo, which is 1-3 under interim coach Ted Nolan and an NHL-worst 5-18-1 this season.' … [Read more...] about Read scores 2 goals, Flyers top Sabres 4-1

'Tyler Myers nothced the lone goal and Ryan Miller made 42 saves for the Sabres, losers of three in a row and eight of the last 11.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 4, Buffalo 1

'The Sabres scored first for only the fourth time this season. They've been outscored 31-4 in the opening period.' … [Read more...] about Flyers’ third line provide boost in 4-1 wn

'Ryan Miller made 42 saves in the loss, Buffalo's third straight defeat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall in Philly 4-1

'Honestly it’s tough to evaluate either Adam or McNabb in this game because of all the penalties. Nolan has changed many things with this team, but the constant run to the box has to change or the results never will.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give two more another chance

'Buffalo will have a new look this Sunday, November 24th as the team will wear their alternate jersey for the first of ten times this season. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres to Unveil Third Jerseys Sunday

'The Sabres fell to 5-18-1; their 11 points are last in the overall standings. Miller kept them in the game with 42 saves but fell to 4-13-0 in his 17 appearances.' … [Read more...] about Read, Downie power Flyers past Sabres

'We have to play a certain way in order to give us a chance to compete and a chance to win. By doing stupid things like we have been, it’s not going to work,” he said. “It’s going to be ugly games like this all night so the gloves are officially off. Now we gotta do certain things in order to play. If you don’t, you’re not.”' … [Read more...] about Penalty problems plague Sabres

Points tough to come by for Dan Catenacci (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage