Archives for January 3, 2014

'After a sedate and scoreless first period, the Sabres were burned in a three-goal Minnesota second and that was that.' … [Read more...] about Dark period dooms Sabres

'“Struggling offensively you want to score more goals and be that guy,” Pominville said. “It leads to you doing things you normally don’t do. The Islander game is a good example of it. It’s not the way we want to play. It shows we have to play defense first to win games.”' … [Read more...] about Wild’s Pominville sees some old friends

'According to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle’s Kevin Oklobzija, the only viable recall is center Phil Varone.' … [Read more...] about Drew Stafford could be sidelined ‘little while;’ Sabres have limited options to fill forward void

Wild gets back on winning track with 4-1 win over Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Harding sidelined, Konopka waived (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Impressive win takes some heat off Mike Yeo (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild's win buys Mike Yeo another day, but little else (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Minnesota snaps six-game losing streak (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild get … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota Coverage

'''Ryan's been playing really good, and we didn't give him an effort in front of him,'' captain Steve Ott said.' … [Read more...] about Wild stops skid with 4-1 win over Sabres

'"They know how bad they played," Sabres interim head coach Ted Nolan said. "I'm very disappointed. We have to play a lot better."' … [Read more...] about Minnesota 4, Buffalo 1

'"It wasn't a strong effort. We didn't have any zone time at all," said Miller, who fell to 10-18-1. "They kind of picked us apart in the neutral zone in the second period. The first was all right, then the second was a tough period and the third period was just a wash trying to keep the lead."' … [Read more...] about Wild stop losing streak, top Sabres

'Matt Ellis cut the Minnesota lead to two late in regulation, but Kyle Brodziak was awarded a goal after being hauled down to the ice during an empty net chance.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Wild Skate Past Sabres 4-1

'"Sometimes you haven't got nothin' good to say and it's better to say nothing at all," Nolan said. "They know how bad they played and sometimes you might say something that you'll regret. I'm very disappointed. We have to play a lot better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to play out of a 9 game road funk

'Said Miller: "It's really is up to us; a coach can only say so much."' … [Read more...] about Wild beat Sabres to snap six-game losing streak

'“Momentum’s a key factor and we’re not generating momentum or pressure on that power play,” Sabres captain Steve Ott said. “It seems like it’s really a factor, because especially in the first period, when we had a couple chances there, you can get a jump on a road building like this and play a little bit with a lead and confidence.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres disappointed with effort in Minnesota

Amerks tired and tattered (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage