Archives for December 19, 2013

'"Everyone is coming up to me and saying 'Do you know there's a Tyler Ennis playing basketball in Syracuse, and he's really good?' I really want to get his jersey. It's orange. And I think the whole thing is pretty cool. … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis and Tyler Ennis

'“I really strongly believe you just keep doing things on a consistent basis,” Nolan said. “It might not show up today, it might not show up tomorrow, but eventually it will. We’ve been working on it now for a little bit and last night to see the reward for it was good. We have to go back to work again and see what happens.”' … [Read more...] about A taste of offensive success has Sabres wanting more

'“Kids always get excited,” Foligno said. “I remember when I was a little kid getting excited at Christmas time and it is tough for the kids to be in the hospital during Christmas. It definitely brings a lot of the guys closer and brings us closer to the community when we do things like that. For us, it’s about seeing the kids and hoping to bring them a good smile and maybe … [Read more...] about Players put smiles on some young faces

'“They give us what we needed,” Nolan said. “They’re reliable. They’re safe. They’re creating some energy. They got the puck in the opposition’s zone. They wore out their defense a little bit for us. Everything we asked. Plus they got us a goal.”' … [Read more...] about Fourth line giving Sabres strong minutes, creating energy and offense

'“I think I’d have a hard time finding a spot to play,” Scott acknowledged when asked of the possible elimination of fighting. “If it was taken out of the game, yeah, I don’t think I’d be in the league.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s John Scott always ready for a fight

Buffalo’s John Scott always ready for a fight (Boston Globe) Bruins-Sabres Preview (AP) Boston Bruins (23-9-2) at Buffalo Sabres (8-23-3) (The Sports Network) Sabres aim for second straight as they host Bruins (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

'“It's been a bit of a whirlwind,” Ellis said, sitting under his Sabres nameplate. “Last weekend was an emotional one, starting with the outdoor game, which was a great experience and very enjoyable game. To get a recall here was the icing on the cake. Any time I get to pull this jersey over my head there's a lot of pride and thankfulness that goes along with it. I haven't … [Read more...] about Ellis, Porter have instant impact for Sabres

Catenacci lifts Amerks in SO (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester nips Marlies 2-1 in shootout to tie Toronto for first in AHL North (CP) Amerks rally for 2-1 shootout win over Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 2-1 to Rochester in a Shootout (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage