Archives for 2013

'"It's kind of a huge relief," Ruff said of getting the win in his return to Buffalo. "It felt really strange coming back. I've always said the fans of Western New York and this area have been tremendous."' … [Read more...] about Dallas 4, Buffalo 3

'Buffalo (2-11-1) responded with two unanswered goals and a late flurry in the game's final minutes but was unable to tie the game. Kari Lehtonen made 22 saves for Dallas, including several late stops.' … [Read more...] about Stars stop Sabres in Ruff’s return to Buffalo

'Goals by Alex Goligoski and Tyler Seguin, however, put the Stars ahead 3-1 after the opening period. Goligoski beat Miller with a wrist shot near the top of the faceoff circle on the power play, a four-minute man advantage for Dallas after Steve Ott took a slashing call followed by unsportsmanlike conduct. Only 1:12 later, Tyler Seguin popped his fifth of the year into the … [Read more...] about Moulson Shines, Stars Top Sabres 4-3

'Moulson seems to have energized Ennis who may have had his best game. He came into this contest with no assists this year, but he had two tonight.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Moulson has a great start

'Regier has had some major misses along the way. There are consecutive years of whiffs on first round picks. Some drafts are better than others. The 2003 class brought the Sabres their best pick, but it was also the very best draft of the bunch. Every time you see the list of players that the Sabres passed on, consider the names in there that amounted to nothing.' … [Read more...] about What good are all these picks?

'"It was awesome," Ruff said. "I've spent my whole life here. Really a visiting coach comes in, and I know I've been here a long time, but to do something like that by the organization was second to none. You know, I have a lot of respect for the years I had here."' … [Read more...] about Stars win in Ruff’s return to Buffalo

'"This was a situation I think everyone knew was going to take place, it's just the timing of it was a bit quicker than people would've thought," Sabres coach Ron Rolston said. "Obviously losing a player that has meant so much to the organization over the years is tough. He's put a lot of his career, his sacrifices, dedication to the Buffalo Sabres."' … [Read more...] about Trade of Vanek, arrival of Moulson shakes up Sabres

'“He’s a hockey player. Like in every zone, he’s solid. In our zone, D zone, he was solid,” Rolston said. “[He] plays his position, got pucks out on the wall, makes little plays through the neutral zone, gets to the net, give-and-go. He’s a hockey player. That’s all I can tell you. He’s good and I’m glad we have him."' … [Read more...] about Moulson doubles up in Sabres debut

'“I don’t love where we are,” Regier said. “I love what we’re doing, and I believe in the direction we’re going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Vanek to Islanders, get Moulson and two picks in return

'“I’m sure it’ll be more emotional for him than the players with as much time as he spent in Buffalo,” Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers said. “He was a big part of the organization and a big part of the fan base.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff expects happy return vs. Sabres

'The rebuilding Sabres, who’ve been selling off veteran assets since April, have now accumulated 17 first- and second-rounds pick for the drafts from 2012-15.' … [Read more...] about Stunner: Sabres deal co-captain Thomas Vanek to Isles for Matt Moulson and two high draft picks

'It will be an odd sight, indeed.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff returns home to Buffalo with Stars

Lightning Islanders acquire Thomas Vanek from Sabres in exchange for Matt Moulson, draft picks (New York Daily News) Win-now Islanders trade for high-scoring forward (New York Post) Islanders shake things up, trade Matt Moulson for Thomas Vanek (Newsday) Thomas Vanek traded to Islanders (ESPN New York) Islanders Acquire Vanek (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

Stars coach Lindy Ruff has more on his mind than just return trip to Buffalo (Dallas Morning News) GameDay: Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres (Fort Worth Star Telegram) Stars-Sabres Preview (AP) Dallas Stars (4-5-1) at Buffalo Sabres (2-10-1) (The Sports Network) Stars' Ruff makes return to Buffalo (NHL.com) Stars-Sabres Preview (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dallas Coverage

'From the Sabres' perspective, this is a strong return for a rental player. He has scored 30 or more goals three times in his career and posted 44 points in 47 games last season. Moulson also will be an unrestricted free agent, but the Sabres might feel like they have a reasonable chance to re-sign him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trade Thomas Vanek to Islanders