Archives for November 2013

'“I saw somebody was there and I had a little room to shoot through [Maple Leafs defenseman Carl] Gunnarsson’s legs and just got it through there,” Ehrhoff said. “I don’t think the goalie saw it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win on Ehrhoff’s overtime tally

Fortuitous bounce helps Amerks defeat Lake Erie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters fall to Rochester Americans, 5-3 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Three-goal third period sends Amerks past Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters Fall 5-3 in Rochester (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“To get a guy like him, it’s fortunate for us and we’ll see if we can get his career back going,” said Nolan, who plans to use D’Agostini alongside captain Steve Ott and center Ville Leino. “When you get a goal scorer, you’ve got to put him in position to score some goals. Hopefully, that will help.”' … [Read more...] about D’Agostini welcomes fresh start with Sabres

'“If we’re going to start developing players, we can’t develop them with five, six minutes on the fourth line,” Nolan said. “We have to give them some real minutes and let him see what kind of player he can be. I don’t know if he’s going to be a fourth-line chipper or if he’s going to be a third-line guy. We have to let him play and find that out."' … [Read more...] about Little-used Tropp waived after 43 games

'“I don’t know, man,” D’Agostini said. “I’ve been trying to find it myself. Confidence is the main thing. Hopefully, by getting the playing time and getting the minutes, I’ll get my confidence back and get back to my old game."' … [Read more...] about Matt D’Agostini ready for any role with Sabres; Ted Nolan happy Corey Tropp can stay in NHL

'Goalie Ryan Miller is a story line every time he faces the Leafs. He has 30 career wins vs. Toronto, the most of any team he’s faced. His record is 4-15-0 but he still sports a .918 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Five things to know about the Buffalo Sabres

Maple Leafs vs. Sabres gameday preview (Toronto Sun) Five things to know about the Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs-Sabres Preview (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (14-9-2) at Buffalo Sabres (5-20-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres aim to end skid against Maple Leafs (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

Amerks expect to remain patient after six goal game (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'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