Archives for January 24, 2014

'“You have memories, you have feelings before the game, after, because you know all the personnel here,” Sekera said. “It’s basically part of your lifetime here. It’s still being in your head and in your heart, but it’s the nature of the business. You never know when you can be gone."' … [Read more...] about Sekera nets winner in first game back

'He certainly didn’t look out of place Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the Hurricanes. He had the primary assist on Brian Flynn’s goal in the second period. Varone nearly scored himself after Marcus Foligno found him flying through the slot. His shot took Anton Khudobin out of position and left the net open, allowing Flynn to score an easy goal.' … [Read more...] about Varone realizes a life-long dream

'“They outbattled us as a tired team. It shouldn’t have been that way.”' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes proved to be anything but tired

'With about 30 family and friends from Ontario among the 18,468 fans, Varone skated 10:36 between Brian Flynn and Marcus Foligno against the Hurricanes. He assisted on Flynn’s first-period goal and nearly converted a one-timer from Foligno earlier.' … [Read more...] about Phil Varone, family emotional over NHL debut; Sabres fall to Hurricanes

'“Change is sometimes good,” Sekera said. “I’m getting all the opportunities.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Nathan Gerbe and Andrej Sekera thriving with Hurricanes

Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'A castoff in Buffalo, Andrej Sekera is proving to be a big contributor in Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes rally to beat Sabres 5-3

'"We're finding ways to lose hockey games rather than finding ways to win," said Sabres interim head coach Ted Nolan.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 5, Buffalo 3

'Sekera was dealt from Buffalo to Carolina during the offseason in exchange for defenseman Jamie McBain and a second-round pick. He was booed heartily after receiving flak for a preseason comment about preferring the weather of his new NHL home to Buffalo's winter. "I guess somebody wants to have five minutes of fame on Twitter or whatever, get some more hits," said Sekera, who … [Read more...] about Sekera helps Hurricanes beat his former team

'Enroth stopped 28 of the 32 shots he faced, dropping his season record to 1-10-4. Enroth's only win of the season came on October 25, 2013 at Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sekera, Hurricanes Sink Sabres 5-3

'"Extremely nervous," Varone said. "I felt like throwing up before the game. Once the puck drops, it's business like most nights no matter where you play. I got my first shift under my belt, felt like I had tunnel vision during the first shift and then after that I felt good."' … [Read more...] about Varone had to shake off nerves

'"It's very possible he could be our MVP this year," Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller said of Sekera, whose 28 points are one short of his career high. "From day one he's been our most consistent player. He's had a very, very good year so far. We're really pleased with him."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes overcome three deficits to beat Sabres

'“It was nice to get the lead. Then as soon as we got the lead, we kind of sat back,” Ennis said. “They took it to us and that’s a tough loss.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to weather Carolina rally

Rochester Amerks top Lake Erie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters lose to Rochester Americans, 4-1 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Strong first period propels Amerks to 4-1 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters Upended by Rochester, 4-1 (LakeErieMonsters.com) Photo gallery (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage