Archives for December 28, 2013

'Buffalo’s captain steered the Sabres back on course just when it seemed like they were going to crash on the shores of Lake Ontario. He jacked up the flat team’s emotions at the start of the third period and capped it by scoring the tying goal with 24.1 seconds left. It got the Sabres a point for their 4-3 shootout loss to Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Ott does his part to help Sabres get a point

'John Scott scored a goal. And it was a beauty.' … [Read more...] about Scott delivers comic relief in Sabres’ loss

'Following the Sabres’ dominant first period, angry fans booed the Leafs off the ice. The same fans cheered wildly 20 minutes later after the Leafs ended the second period up 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get rare score from John Scott, blow 2-goal lead before falling in shootout

'“I think I’m a better player than a flashy player,” Omark said prior to his second appearance with Buffalo. “I’m a playmaker. I do fancy goals sometimes but it’s not just that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Linus Omark could be down to final NHL chance

'“I seem to do some special stuff in this building,” Scott said after the Sabres’ 4-3 shootout loss to the rival Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Scott continues to create drama vs. Leafs

'"We've kind of just listened to his words, believed in his systems and it's been a lot better since he's been around," said Foligno, who has been held to just 11 points in 33 games, but had three in his previous three contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ted Nolan brings work ethic

'Ted just has a knack of getting players to play for him. They will run through brick walls. Systems can be taught. The stuff Ted brings is not as easy to bottle.' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan, Rob Ford, Norm Kelly and lessons learned

Maple Leafs edge Sabres in shootout (Toronto Sun) Sabres' Scott continues to create drama vs. Leafs (Toronto Sun) Sabres' Ted Nolan brings work ethic (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs give coach something to like about shootout (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf appears close to signing long-term deal (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs sink lowly Sabres in shootout (Toronto … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'"I thought we started off real well, but the second period shows you how you can get yourself in trouble when you keep turning the puck over," said interim Buffalo coach Ted Nolan. "We turned it over a number of times."' … [Read more...] about Carlyle doesn’t like shootouts but they are working well for the Leafs

'"It was nice, unexpected, but when you don't score many of them, it makes it a little more special," said Scott. "I knew (Leafs goaltender Jonathan) Bernier was kind of coming back in, so I wanted to get it to the right side of the net."' … [Read more...] about John Scott doubles career goal total in Sabres’ 4-3 shootout loss to Maple Leafs

'"That was one of the worst periods we've played all year," Moulson said. "Obviously, they took advantage of that."' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'"I thought we started out real well," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "The second period shows you how you get yourself in trouble, of you turn the puck over and we turned it over a number of times. What we deserved tonight is what we got."' … [Read more...] about Lupul scores shootout winner as Leafs edge Sabres

' I came to Buffalo, we had a few playoff runs and there was a lot of hope. Then you go to the Olympics and get pumped up even higher. It feels like something is going to come from all of this, but you go through a couple of tough seasons. People are disappointed and frustrated. That doesn't change my job; it just explains the trade rumors and other stuff hovering around.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s crossing

'"Definitely, I think there is," answered Moulson, when asked if there is a chance he could sign a new deal to stay in Buffalo. "I don't know what they think of me. I love playing for Teddy."' … [Read more...] about Sabres sniper Matt Moulson faces interesting times

'It remained 3-2 until the final minute of regulation when Dion Phaneuf was called for hooking. Steve Ott popped his fifth goal of the year into the net on the ensuing power play, tying the game 3-3. The two sides skated to a scoreless overtime period, sending things to a shootout where Lupul was the only skater to find the net.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Outlast Sabres 4-3 after Shootout