Archives for December 7, 2013

'Montreal has won four straight and don’t have a regulation loss in nine games going 8-0-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres facing a scorching hot team

'It’s hard to stay positive, “It is, you want to be in the lineup every night and with different circumstances that have been going on, they wanted to use some of the young guys they had. With the coaching change it is what it is. It’s a difficult time when you’re not in the lineup.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres McBain just wants a chance

'“I anticipate with the TV deals and such, it’s going to keep going up,” Miller said of the cap, before returning to a chilling Lundqvist point. “Maybe that will seem like a pretty average price down the line.”' … [Read more...] about Miller: Lundqvist deal sets the goalie market

'“I think we’re doing a better job of getting in spots and getting in places where we can get chances,” Hodgson said. “That’s something we’ve had to work on and work to get in those positions. So that’s a positive but at the same time once we get those chances we need to score. That’s our job. That’s what we’re paid to do.”' … [Read more...] about Hodgson regrets one that got away

'“It’s about action at this point,” Miller said Friday in Buffalo after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s game against the Canadiens inside the Bell Centre. “I’m not going to sit around and let promises get thrown around.”' … [Read more...] about Franchise goalie Ryan Miller will judge Sabres on actions, not words

Sabres-Canadiens Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (6-21-2) at Montreal Canadiens (18-9-3) (The Sports Network) First-place Canadiens face division rival Sabres (NHL.com) Game preview: Canadiens vs. Sabres (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage

'Miller has met with LaFontaine and it hasn’t changed the position he’s in, “It was exploratory, get to know each other. I think they’re trying to get up to speed with their organization before they make any decisions. They came into a situation where some things had happened, one very recently with the Vanek trade and you have to pause for a minute and evaluate where you’re at … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller not swayed by Nolan

Rochester Americans lose 5-1 at Grand Rapids (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Griffins continue hot streak as Landon Ferraro delivers a face full on the ice, then gets one off it (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks open road set with 5-1 loss to Griffins (Amerks.com) Unhappy returns for Ellis and Tardif as Griffins roll (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage