Archives for December 29, 2013

'“Some years the media is all over him that he doesn’t score or something and he always scores over 30-40 goals,” said Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder. “That guy, he never sleeps. It seems like he is awake all the time on the ice. It’s tough.”' … [Read more...] about The Capitals’ Great Eight is lighting the lamp, as per usual

'“Sometimes you get frustrated as coach,” Nolan said. “You just want them to work themselves through it. We’re not in kindergarten where you have to hold hands and direct them through every tough situation. They have to find a way themselves. Sometimes you let them battle through it and sometimes you have to call a timeout. Last night it was one of those things I tried to let … [Read more...] about Players try to learn from letdown

'“I think all three of them are competing hard,” Nolan said. “I think everybody knows Ennis’ skill level. You see young Girgensons and his work ethic and Matty, the way he scores. But the one ingredient they all have is they like to compete and they like to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Zemgus Girgensons developing into offensive threat on No. 1 line

Capitals-Sabres Preview (AP) Sabres look to continue home success vs. Capitals (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'This is definitely not the same Sabres team since Ron Rolston and Darcy Regier were relieved of their respective duties with the Sabres. The team is more aggressive, and you rarely get the feeling that they are out of a game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring intensity ahead of Washington