Archives for January 7, 2014

'“Some mixed reviews,” Nolan said. “That’s a problem with some young players, that consistency factor. He played great at moments and not so well at other moments. … That’s been the book and it’s up to our organization to correct that."' … [Read more...] about All eyes are on Sabres prospects

'“I was expecting at least something just because of what penalty I got on the play,” Myers said after practice Monday, before the ruling was issued.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense takes another hit with Myers’ suspension

'Clearly, Nolan and LaFontaine, the president of hockey operations, don’t think Grigorenko’s ready for the NHL. Nolan has spoken about earning a roster spot, not simply being given one.' … [Read more...] about Mikhail Grigorenko’s return to Sabres could be brief one

'“I don’t want to change my game just because of how tall I am,” the 6-foot-8 Myers said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes inside the First Niagara Center. “It’s just something that comes with the territory.”' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Sabres’ Tyler Myers 3 games for head hit

'The deal lifted few eyebrows at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., that June day. But midway through the 2013-2014 season, a question that could be raised is what were the Sabres thinking? Sekera, 27, has been a mainstay on the Canes’ blue line, teaming with Justin Faulk to become Carolina’s shutdown defensive pair.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Sekera, Gerbe have ‘moved on’ with Canes

Former Sabres Andrej Sekera, Nathan Gerbe have 'moved on' with Canes (Raleigh News and Observer) Hurricanes-Sabres Preview (AP) Carolina Hurricanes (18-16-9) at Buffalo Sabres (12-26-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres put home streak on line vs. surging Hurricanes (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage

'League sources told the Ottawa Sun the club's assistant GM -- a respected talent evaluator -- has had two interviews with Buffalo president Pat LaFontaine and talks between Murray and the Sabres were heating up Monday. It's believed Boston assistant Jim Benning is another finalist for the post.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators assistant GM Tim Murray shortlisted for Sabres top job

'If Murray is on his way out, he deserves plenty of credit for helping re-stock the Senators organization with talented prospects.' … [Read more...] about Speculation has Senators assistant GM Tim Murray leading candidate for Buffalo job

'Myers was assessed a minor penalty for the hit Saturday night in the Sabres' 2-1 home victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers suspended 3 games

'"Myers unnecessarily extends upward and launches himself into Zubrus' head, making it the main point of contact," said Brendan Shanahan, head of the league's department of player safety.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Myers banned 3 games

'Myers was suspended for boarding in March 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Myers suspended three games

'With so many prospects, it has been tough to find playing time and roster spots. The Sabres are shuttling players to and from Rochester, seemingly on a weekly basis, and loaning several players to the ECHL. It has been a long season for the lottery-bound Sabres, but the team will continue to swallow the losses if it means making the right moves for the future.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres remain in state of transition at NHL and minor league levels

'The organization has been encouraging Myers to be more aggressive. He said this incident will not detour him, “I don’t think I want to adjust at all really. It’s just one of the disadvantages of being as tall as I am, it just comes with the territory. I don’t want to change my game just because of how tall I am.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres tall men know it’s harder to miss the head on hits

'The video explained that had Myers stayed in an athletic, low position he would’ve been fine, but the fact that he launched himself up making the head the point of contact made it an illegal hit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Myers suspended by the NHL

'Grigorenko had a real nice tournament, but Ted Nolan said, “He’s coming back here initially. He’s coming here for Pat and I to discuss and we’ll make that decision when he gets here.” It doesn’t seem like Nolan wants him in Buffalo at this point of his career. Nolan agreed junior may be best, “It’s what Patty and I will be discussing, but we’re leaning that way, yes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres deciding on Grigorenko