Archives for December 11, 2013

'The Sabres had 36 shots on goal in the game, equaling their season high. They had 18 in the second period, their most in any frame this season. But one goal a night is about all they’re good for and Girgensons got that one with some great solo work at 13:15 of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Rookie is man of the hour for the Sabres in win

'You would be hard-pressed to name one player who failed to show up against the Senators. At times this season, you were struggling to find one player who did.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ jigsaw puzzle not easy to solve

'“I don’t know what he’s been eating lately but he’s had a lot of jump in his legs,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. “He’s skating pretty well and making some good plays. He’s been playing well.”' … [Read more...] about Ennis sees the chemistry starting to work

'It also isn’t surprising that TV ratings for the Buffalo Sabres are now back to the low levels of before the hiring of Pat LaFontaine and Ted Nolan. The Sabres’ 3-2 loss to Montreal on Saturday had a 5.2 rating on MSG. To put that in perspective, Auburn’s 59-42 college football victory over Missouri for the SEC title Saturday had a 7.9 rating on Channel 4.' … [Read more...] about Ratings show fans are steering clear of Bills, Sabres

'“We were able to win still, and that can be a positive, because too many times this year it’s negative things happen, ‘Oh, here we go again,’” Miller said. “Tonight was where something big could’ve happened for us, we could’ve gotten the lead there, and it didn’t happen, and we had to find a way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome blown call, adversity to beat Senators in shootout

'“Certain players with a certain skill set, they have to bring it,” Nolan said prior to the game. “And if you’re not going to play as well as you can, sometimes it’s better to sit and look and observe for a while, and hopefully when he gets back in he’ll play the way he’s capable of playing.”' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan benches Ville Leino for Sabres’ win against Senators, not happy with last outing or practice

'"It would be a big loss to an organization," Murray said of Tim Murray, who was interviewed Tuesday for the GM job of the Sabres. "But from a personal point of view, he's certainly a legitimate guy to be a GM in the NHL."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators assistant GM Tim Murray in line for Sabres’ coveted GM job

'“I think everybody who plays in the National Hockey League has a certain level of talent,” Nolan said Tuesday morning. “But not everybody has that certain level of grit, and grit is that little bit of perseverance, that, when obstacles present themselves, you don’t stop."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ted Nolan working to end culture of losing

Ottawa Senators fall in shootout to Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Senators assistant GM Tim Murray in line for Sabres' coveted GM job (Ottawa Sun) Sabres score shootout win to cut Senators’ hopes short (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres’ Ted Nolan working to end culture of losing (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Senators surprised by the Sabres (Le Droit) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Ryan Miller made 35 saves for the Sabres, who snapped a three-game losing skid. Matt Moulson, Brian Flynn and Steve Ott also scored for Buffalo in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge Senators in shootout 2-1

'Girgensons scored a goal in regulation and Miller made 35 saves for the Sabres, who won for only the second time in their last 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 1 (SO)

'"Winning's important. More importantly is how you compete and how you work," Nolan said. "We're starting to work and compete a little bit. The fans seemed to enjoy the game a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons rewarded as Sabres edge Senators

'Following a scoreless third period and overtime, the two sides headed to a shootout. Both teams sent 10 shooters to the ice with Matt Moulson, Brian Flynn and Steve Ott all finding the net. Each Buffalo goal, however, was countered by Ottawa in the form Mike Zibanejad, Kyle Turris and Michalek. Girgensons finally provided the winner, beating Lehner with a nifty move. Miller … [Read more...] about Sabres Knock Off Sens in Shootout 2-1

'I think Nolan's new lines worked very well together in this game. They generated many fine chances and won a majority of battles. The problem as it's been all year, they just can't score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to get better with new lines

'Girgensons' goal was the fourth for Buffalo in the shootout. Matt Moulson, Brian Flynn and Steve Ott also beat Ottawa goalie Robin Lehner in the tiebreaker.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons stars as Sabres top Senators in shootout