Archives for January 2014

'"The third period was our best period," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "We had territorial advantages. We just couldn't find that fourth goal."' … [Read more...] about Leafs win third straight, edge Sabres in shootout

'In overtime it was almost ALL Toronto as the Leafs continously pressured Ryan Miller, who answered the call each time.' … [Read more...] about Game Wrap: Sabres @ Maple Leafs

'Ehrhoff simply does not have his head into this game. He’s been on the ice for all three Toronto goals and been a big part of them. After 40 minutes he’s minus two as are Steve Ott and Pysyk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres were sloppy in Toronto

'"I thought his first game back was probably one of his best games all season long," Nolan said of Myers. "He played with a little pizzazz. He played with some energy and he was very aggressive."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs outlast Sabres in shootout

'“I think the guys just bared down a little bit,” he said. “We had some great leadership tonight again from Steve Ott and he really willed this game back. I thought [Zemgus] Girgensons was outstanding here tonight. Overall, the guys worked hard.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Maple Leafs end season series in shootout

Rochester Amerks fall to Texas on road trip (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Texas Stars roll past Americans (Austin American Statesman) Photo gallery (Austin American Statesman) Amerks fall 4-1 to Texas despite 45 saves from Lieuwen (Amerks.com) Stars Rip Rochester 4-1, Set New Record For Home Point Streak (TexasStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I loved the conversations I had with him at training camp last summer, said Boucher. For sure it was a little more disappointment, when it was mentioned, once it was referred here. But on Tuesday morning [Monday], I had a good conversation with him and he told me he was eager to return, "said the coach know about number 25, which will jump for the first time on the ice with … [Read more...] about Back Grigorenko: ”A better scenario in 2013”

Buffalo Sabres vs. Maple Leafs preview (Toronto Sun) Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs: Wednesday NHL game preview (Toronto Star) Sabres-Maple Leafs Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (13-27-5) at Toronto Maple Leafs (23-20-5) (The Sports Network) Maple Leafs aim to keep rolling vs. Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

'“To let it in with 14 seconds left is a stinger,” Sabres center Tyler Ennis said. “It’s a killer. We talked about it in the room. We can’t let that kill us for the next game.”' … [Read more...] about Tough-luck Enroth still stuck on one win for Sabres

'His skating isn’t good enough. His desire and passion isn’t close to what it needs to be. And his numbers aren’t either. Three goals and eight points in 43 games? That should make the decision easy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres decide to do what’s best for Grigorenko, finally

'“The goal is we want the path to the NHL to go straight through Buffalo whether you’re an official or part of the game or a player, to make it to the NHL you’re going to make a stop in Buffalo,” Sabres president Ted Black said. “And that day’s in our sights. ... We want to change the perception of Buffalo and the trajectory of Buffalo and we’re going to do it through hockey … [Read more...] about All-Americans Prospects Game returning to Buffalo

'The Sabres have scored just 20 goals in his 14 starts, and his goals-against average of 2.57 is just a tick better than that of Ryan Miller, his counterpart in goal.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers edge Buffalo Sabres

'“Obviously, he’s had a tough go,” Sabres winger Matt D’Agostini said. “He’s been our best player when he’s played. It just hasn’t gotten the results. We haven’t gotten them the goals. Tonight we got a couple goals but we just left him hanging there at the end"' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow late lead in front of goalie Jhonas Enroth, fall to Flyers

'“Once the Olympics come around, if he’s not in Rochester, he’s sitting around for 20 days,” LaFontaine said prior to the Sabres’ 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. “A player at 19 years of age needs to develop, needs to be playing. You also want to put a player in a position to succeed. Maybe he’s played a few years already and done very well. But he hasn’t won a Memorial … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine believes Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko can thrive back in junior

'“My mom (Arlene) was born in Buffalo and I have an aunt and uncle and cousins in Buffalo,” Konopka said. “It’s pretty amazing."' … [Read more...] about Konopka wild about deal to Buffalo