Archives for 2013

'A skermish in the Maple Leafs' zone resulted in fourteen minutes in penalties to John Scott, but ultimately a Buffalo power play. Dion Phaneuf started the scuffle after cross checking Cody McCormick. Tyler Ennis would score quickly on a 5-on-4 man advantage. Matt Moulson and Cody Hodgson were credited with the assists on the goal.' … [Read more...] about Leafs double up Sabres 4-2

'It wasn’t a three period effort, but I have to admit, I’m still encouraged by it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to bring the battle for two straight games

'"The first period, we were terrible," Sabres forward John Scott said. "We were flat. We didn't have any energy. Ted [Nolan] came in and told us and said, 'You guys are garbage.'"' … [Read more...] about Van Riemsdyk leads Maple Leafs past Sabres

'“There are a couple things I’m looking at and evaluating and that’s one of the things,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. “I want to see how in a situation like that going into the third period, you’re down 3-0 and things don’t seem to be bouncing your way. There’s two ways you can go: Not compete and forget it or believe. But I was very impressed with the way they … [Read more...] about Strong final 40 not enough for Sabres

Rochester Amerks lose in Binghamton (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Binghamton Senators earn sixth straight victory in a blowout (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks drop 7-3 decision to Senators (Amerks.com) B-Sens continue run with 7-3 victory over the Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Buffalo Sabres: Saturday game preview (Toronto Star) Sabres-Maple Leafs Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (5-15-1) at Toronto Maple Leafs (11-7-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres can sweep home-and-home vs. Maple Leafs (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Part II)

'“I love the way we came out in our first game with the big changes,” defenseman Tyler Myers said. “It was definitely our most fun game to play.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres turn over new Leaf in Nolan’s debut

'The Sabres skated well. There was passion and purpose. Steve Ott was a pest again, and dived headlong late in the game to beat Dion Phaneuf to a puck and clear the zone on a penalty kill.' … [Read more...] about Nolan makes a fine first impression

'“That was a fun team game,” Ott said. “Our compete, our work ethic right from the drop of the puck was pretty contagious on the bench throughout our lineup. It’s been a pretty awesome 48 hours in the sense of renewed energy and that clean slate. You’ve seen a lot of weight off a lot of guys’ shoulders out there.”' … [Read more...] about Ott translates fun into point production

'They forechecked hard. They actually escaped from their own zone often instead of sporadically. They backchecked with ferocity. They dove to clear pucks from the crease or beyond their blue line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Maple Leafs in Ted Nolan’s return

'“That made a lot of guys realize that game one is basically tonight and you throw those other 20 away,” said captain Steve Ott, who had a goal and two points in only the Sabres’ fifth win. “Honestly, it felt like a completely different room in there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Leafs in Ted Nolan’s debut, look like new team

'“It was total silence,” LaFontaine said. “He said, ‘You’re kidding me?’ I said, ‘Well, you got to take the job first for this year,’ and he said, ‘Are you kidding me?’”' … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine’s phone call to Ted Nolan left Sabres’ interim coach speechless

'"(Nolan) told us just play hockey and have a lot of fun," Foligno said. "There are a lot of little battles that we have to win. We are all focusing on that and not thinking about anything else."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Begin New Era With ‘Fun’ Win

'Even now, it looks like one big prank. Did the Sabres really fire Darcy Regier and replace him with LaFontaine, whose jersey hangs in the rafters? Did they really bring back Nolan from the coaching grave 16 years after he was coach of the year for them? Was nostalgia for the past really the answer for a better future? Maybe not. But it is not like it can get any worse.' … [Read more...] about How Ted Nolan found himself coaching the Buffalo Sabres, again

Maple Leafs fall short against Sabres (Toronto Sun) Leafs, Sabres play tame game in first meeting since rough pre-season tilt (Toronto Sun) Leafs getting surprising offence from Trevor Smith (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs' Kadri surprised by suspension severity (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs fall to new-look Sabres (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs’ Trevor Smith in penthouse, power play in … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Part I)