Archives for December 15, 2013

'“We haven’t been able to finish all year,” Sabres forward Brian Flynn said. “It’s no secret.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres give another goalie the star treatment

'“I thought Matty played well for us, especially coming from a game last night and coming in here,” said interim coach Ted Nolan, who attended the game in Rochester. “He’s a smart player. He did what was asked of him. He competed hard and made some nice plays.”' … [Read more...] about Call-up means quick turnaround for Ellis

'The Sabres are $42.9 million under the cap for next season, according to CapGeek.com. It’s the league’s highest total. The Flames have the second-most room. They project to be $37.7 million under the ceiling of $71.1 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres or Flames job? It’s a close call

'“But when you’re 20 years old you’re indestructible, right?”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Titanic states his case against NHL

'“That’s been the theme here for a while,” interim Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “We got to learn to put it in or get some breaks. We hit four goal posts.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres muster little offense against Flames, fall in OT

'“I would’ve played a 10 o’clock this morning if I had to,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Matt Ellis on special recall to Sabres: ‘It couldn’t have happened any better’

Matt Stajan scores OT winner as Calgary Flames down Buffalo Sabres (Calgary Sun) Sean Monahan struggles coming back from injury for Calgary Flames (Calgary Sun) Flames defeat Buffalo Sabres in overtime win (Calgary Herald) Inside The Game: Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Numerology: Flames vs. Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo gallery (CalgaryFlames.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Calgary Coverage

'Not many general managers have a job for life, as exists at the Garden, but it would be intriguing to see what Smith could do with either of those floundering clubs, while the Rangers continue to trudge through their own issues in the Big Apple. ' … [Read more...] about As Flames and Sabres search for next GM, Neil Smith would bring instant credibility to franchises

'''I thought he played a very good game,'' Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. ''That shot at the end, it was a very quick shot. Just one of those things we have to get more than one goal.''' … [Read more...] about Stajan scores in OT, Flames beat Sabres 2-1

'Ellis steps into the roster for Sabres leading scorer Cody Hodgson, who will miss his second straight game with a lower body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall LW Ellis from Rochester

'"We gotta get some breaks. We hit four goal posts today," said Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan. "We just have to keep going until (the players) find themselves."' … [Read more...] about Calgary 2, Buffalo 1 (OT)

'It was the 17th game this season in which the Sabres have scored one goal or none. The bounces didn't go Buffalo's way against Calgary, as the Sabres hit goal posts on four separate occasions.' … [Read more...] about Flames’ victory not a thing of beauty

'It really does not matter who is behind the bench for the blue and gold. I am not telling you anything new when I say that the talent is just not there for this to be a winning team. Some teams are better than their records, so to speak, but not this team. This is what Darcy Regier has left the franchise with: plenty of role players, but not a lot of talent.' … [Read more...] about Flames upend Sabres 2-1 in overtime

'The Sabres pretty much picked up where they left off on Saturday, many shots, many chances and no goals.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres were again pouring chances at the net

'Buffalo has been shutout five times, held to one goal in 11 games and managed all of two goals on eight occasions. So that’s two or fewer goals scored in 24 of 32 games. Only once all season have the Sabres scored more than three goals in regulation play. They got four on the way to a 5-4 shootout victory at San Jose on November 5th.' … [Read more...] about What has happened to the Sabres offense?