Archives for 2013

'Ennis was moved to the right wing, a position he’s hardly ever played with Cody Hodgson and newly acquired Matt Moulson and their was immediate chemistry.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ennis needs to be a setup guy

'This Sabres season -- and perhaps others to come -- presents a challenging exercise for fans. Expectations are being steeply lowered. It won't be a season of comparing the Sabres with the good teams and analyzing why they're not as good. It won't be one of checking out the standings all the time to see how many points out they are with how many games in hand.' … [Read more...] about Tanking is wise, but also wrong

Porter back with Rochester Americans (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I just think everyone was feeding off Matt’s energy,” Hodgson said after the Sabres’ practice Tuesday. “He had a ton of energy. He was great on the forecheck, picking up loose pucks and making good passes and obviously his shot is awesome too.' … [Read more...] about Moulson fits in with new linemates

'It’s the second time the Sabres have retained a salary, a new feature under last year’s new collective bargaining agreement. Last year, the Sabres retained salary of Jason Pominville when he was dealt to the Minnesota Wild.' … [Read more...] about Isles won’t pay all of Vanek’s salary

'Since the start the 2009-10, Moulson has 120 goals in 305 games, the 10th-most in the NHL during that span, according to hockeyreference.com.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson endured long road to becoming elite NHL scorer

'But, according to ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun, if that first-rounder is a top-10 pick, the Isles can defer it to 2015.' … [Read more...] about Sabres retained money in Thomas Vanek trade with Isles; rookie Nikita Zadorov might stick in NHL

'Angry fans in Buffalo, where hockey is practically a religion, have adopted their own phrase for this approach. “Embrace the tank,” they call it. Since last season, they have regularly chanted “Fire Darcy” at games at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about As Buffalo Sabres Rebuild, Fans Say Team Should Also Reform

'Interestingly, Buffalo was reportedly willing to take on 20 per cent of the remaining year on Vanek’s salary, or just under $1.5 million. The lone taker was the Islanders, who sent Matt Moulson, a first round pick in 2014, and a second round pick the following year.' … [Read more...] about Was Toronto offered a chance to land Thomas Vanek?

'What makes the Sabres rebuild so much more interesting is that this looks like it is going to be one that first begins with stripping the club down to the studs and almost starting from scratch. It is the kind that is long and painful, but it may be the only thing Buffalo has left to try and build an eventual contending team. I don't know that we've seen anything quite like it … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres taking long road to rebuild, but right one

'In trading their top scorer to the New York Islanders, the Sabres agreed to pick up 19.5 percent of what's left of the $6.4 million Vanek is still owed in the final year of his contract, a person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Source: Sabres pick up part of Vanek’s salary

Adam earns points for patience (Saint John's Telegram) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'So, in its perverse way, does the cycle of violence evolve, personified by Scott, the man of fisticuffs, departing character to clobber the defenceless Eriksson with an elbow to the head.' … [Read more...] about Scott suspension could start culture fix

'“It’s kind of a huge relief,” Ruff said. “It was great to get off to a good start. We got a little bit loose and allowed the home team back in the game again. I guess from the Buffalo side it was great to see the emotion come back in the building as they started to come back. It turned out to be a darn good hockey game.”' … [Read more...] about All good for Ruff in return as Stars top Sabres

'“I understand what has happened,” he said. “I’ve watched my share of games. I watched games on the way here. I watch some of the young players play, and I understand where they’re at. It’s tough to see where the team is at in the standings, but I watch how these players play and how some of the young players play, and I think there’s a lot of promise there. I know it is really … [Read more...] about Love and loss as Ruff returns to Buffalo