Archives for November 28, 2013

'The Sabres (5-20-1) got stuck on one goal for the fourth straight game, and they again took penalties at bad times.' … [Read more...] about Slow start, lack of offense leads to familiar finish by Sabres

'“I always had a good relationship with Darcy,” Briere said. “I have nothing bad to say about him. Following that sentence, I think it’s exciting that Pat LaFontaine is back. For me, personally, to see Patty coming aboard and trying to turn this franchise around, it’s very exciting. I’m happy to see that. It’s amazing.”' … [Read more...] about Briere glad to be back, but he’s moved on

'“I went to Montreal because of Marc Bergevin,” Dudley said in a press box meeting with reporters prior to Wednesday’s game against the Habs. “I enjoy the people I work with. It’s fun. It’s a great gig. If you enjoy something a great deal, why change if you don’t have to?"' … [Read more...] about Dudley gets extension from Habs after Sabres come calling

'“We’re talking about penalties again,” Sabres goalie Ryan Miller said after a 10-minute players-only meeting. “That’s all I have to say about that.”' … [Read more...] about Late penalty dooms Sabres in loss to Canadiens; Matt D’Agostini expected to join team today

'“He’s been in hockey,” Briere said about Nolan. “He’s coached here and there, different places. So I’m sure he’s kept active. The game has changed. But I’m sure he has also. I think it’s a good thing. From what I’ve heard, he was very well-liked when he coached here by the players. So it’s good to have a guy like that back in the NHL.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Daniel Briere transitioning into new role with Canadiens

'No one really knew who Fake Darcy was. Rumor has it he was someone closely connected to the team. Many of the tweets gave the impression that this individual had more access to the goings-on around the Sabres organization than the average fan.' … [Read more...] about How Social Media Doomed Darcy

'Approached by the Sabres, Dudley spent his turn. He knows that the reconstruction will be very long and he likes to Montreal. LaFontaine has a very uphill battle. Hiring good CEO will be crucial, as it was in Montreal with Marc Bergevin.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo saw hope

'At 33, Miller no longer has the patience to go through another period of reconstruction. It has not knocked on the door of the team for a change of air, but he made clear his plan.' … [Read more...] about Unfortunate Miller

'"Do not tell the story, we still found a way to lose, he said. Rather good teams find ways to win, thanks to their trust. We must play better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres frustrated

Canadiens roll to fourth straight win by dumping pesky Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Dudley staying with Canadiens as assistant GM (Montreal Gazette) Power play success away from home continues for Canadiens (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Always on the right track (Journal de Montreal) Buffalo saw hope (Journal de Montreal) Unfortunate Miller (Journal de … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'The Canadiens' third-best road penalty killing unit did the job, holding off the Sabres on a four-minute power play in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens top Sabres 3-1

'D'Agostini is on his fourth NHL team since 2010. He had an assist and four penalty minutes in eight games with Pittsburgh after signing a one-year deal with the Penguins in July.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim F D’Agostini off waivers

'Prendergast has spent 30-plus years in professional hockey front offices, the majority of it with the Oilers. He joined the club in 1990 as vice president of hockey operations, taking the role of assistant general manager in 2006.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Prendergast to scouting staff

'"When things are difficult, it's easy to point fingers, but this group is really starting to pay attention," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "We're making strides in the right direction. We want to get better and it showed tonight. The guys had their own little chit-chat in the room and it shows me that they're starting to really care."' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 1

'Prior to the Penguins, D'Agostini played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and the New Jersey Devils and has notched 96 points on 47 goals and 49 assists through 275 career games in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim D’Agostini