Archives for January 10, 2014

'“It’s a real serious job and the right situation and the right time for me to come to a city like Buffalo, where you just strap on your boots and strap on your skates and work hard,” said Tim, a father of three. “That’s my history, that’s where I’m from. My background is in evaluating players and people.”' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray the perfect fit for blue collar Buffalo

'He sure seems a solid fit for Buffalo, or at least a better fit than was Terry Pegula as owner.' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray takes over as Buffalo Sabres GM, seems like a solid fit

'“It’s been great working with Tim and the staff up there, which was led by him,” B-Sens executive vice president of operations Tom Mitchell said. “As you can see over the past three or four years the talent has grown here in Binghamton and Tim was always at the head of that."' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray picked to rebuild Buffalo Sabres after overseeing B-Sens roster

'"I'm not afraid to make hard decisions," Murray told USA TODAY Sports. "I'm not afraid to make mistakes, although I don't want to make a lot of mistakes. I'm not afraid to be decisive."' … [Read more...] about New Sabres GM Tim Murray ‘not afraid to be decisive’

'“He’s a very, very smart hockey man,” former Ottawa coach Cory Clouston said of Murray. “There’s no one I’ve ever met that knows players as well as Tim and can analyze their strengths and weaknesses. He’s very good at projecting players.”' … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine shows genius in hiring Tim Murray as Buffalo Sabres’ new GM

'Florida carried much of the play, outshooting Buffalo 35-24, and it took the game's first four shots.' … [Read more...] about Boyes scores 2, Panthers beat Sabres 2-1 in SO

'The Sabres could have as many as two first-round and three second-round selections in this year's draft. The Sabres also have a solid group of prospects in their farm system. They include defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Nikita Zadorov, who were both drafted in the first round in June.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hire Tim Murray to take over as GM

'The Panthers had a potential go-ahead goal late in regulation denied due to a quick whistle, and Jonathan Huberdeau had his chance in the second round of the shootout waved off when, upon replay, it was ruled he pushed Sabres goaltender Jhonas Enroth into the net as the puck crossed the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Florida 1 (SO)

'The new date of Feb. 25 is actually the final day of the league's break for the Winter Olympics. The two teams and the NHL Players Association were consulted before the NHL made its decision.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Hurricanes rescheduled for late February

'"I wanted to find the right fit for this organization," said LaFontaine at a Thursday news conference.' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray named Sabres GM

Stafford was hurt during last Thursday's game against Minnesota and sat out Saturday's contest against New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place Stafford on IR

'Due to scheduling conflicts, the NHL had to squeeze in the game on the final day of its 17-day break spanning the Winter Games at Sochi.' … [Read more...] about NHL reschedules ‘Canes game at Buffalo for Feb. 25

'Defenseman Jamie McBain scored in regulation for Buffalo (12-26-5). Enroth finished with 34 saves.' … [Read more...] about Boyes’ goals buoy Panthers in SO win

'"I came from a comfortable situation. I'm from the Ottawa area, my wife and kids are there. Everybody was speculating I might be the next guy there. I don't know whether I was going to be or not, but I'm sure I would've been a candidate, and when this came, (it's like) a blank slate. (There's) money to spend when it's the right time here to be a (salary cap) team. This was … [Read more...] about Sabres name Tim Murray as GM

'Following a scoreless overtime, the two sides headed to a shootout where Boyes' chance went off the post, off Enroth and into the net for the 2-1 Panthers win.' … [Read more...] about Boyes Carries Panthers to 2-1 Win Over Sabres