Archives for January 2014

Flyers-Sabres: 5 things you need to know (CSN Philadelphia) Flyers-Sabres Preview (AP) Flyers look to bounce back against Sabres (NHL.com) Philadelphia Flyers (23-19-4) at Buffalo Sabres (13-26-5) (The Sports Network) Five things: Flyers at Buffalo Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Nolan said McCormick, Kevin Porter and Henrik Tallinder are still not close to being ready.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may get Stafford back soon

'Tim Murray, Pat LaFontaine and Ted Nolan got one early when Mikhail Grigorenko refused to report to junior on Saturday. The three men stood firm because it’s their belief that sending the Russian there is what’s best for his development.' … [Read more...] about New Sabres brass tested early

Rasmus Ristolainen rejoins Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'What the coach was however certain Sunday is that Junior was the best possible scenario for Grigorenko, which still needs to improve its competitiveness.' … [Read more...] about Mikhail Grigorenko eventually leads to Quebec

'“Didn’t want to make it 12 in a row,” goaltender Ryan Miller said. “It’s already gotten too far. It’s something the guys can feel good about. A lot of the things we are talking about is building an identity. That was a good win.”' … [Read more...] about Road victory awakens Sabres’ team spirit

'“We had some real serious concerns about the development process for this player that I think were warranted,” Grossman said by phone late Sunday. “Going down to Quebec, he’ll play for his seventh coach in one calendar year. I don’t know that I’ve ever experienced that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko changes mind, will go to Quebec

'Grossman said he and Grigorenko wanted to discuss the situation with Sabres president of hockey operations Pat LaFontaine and general manager Tim Murray to make sure “this was examined more carefully and be sure that we were on the same page with them going forward with respect to Mikhail’s development."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko will accept assignment to junior

Ryan Miller helps stop Washington’s modest win streak at two (Washington Post) USA! US - oh wait - Sabres’ Ryan Miller stymies Capitals again (Washington Times) Offense stumbles, Capitals fall to Sabres in shootout (CSN Washington) Backstrom: 'Shame on us players' (CSN Washington) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage

'Hodgson, returning after missing eight games with a hand injury, beat Philipp Grubauer in a skills contest that mirrored the rest of the game - not many quality chances, hardly any pucks in the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end road skid, top Capitals 2-1 in shootout

'''It's safe to say we've had serious concerns about his development process and that was warranted,'' Grossman said. ''We felt it was important for the Sabres to look more carefully at his development and that we had these kinds of conversations that were necessary so that we were on the same page going forward with respect to his development.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Grigorenko agrees to report to Quebec

'Five previous shooters failed to produce a marker, until Hodgson made several stick fakes and stuck a wrister high and inside the right post to complete the third round and end the contest.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Washington 1 (SO)

'The Capitals thought they scored a late go-ahead goal when defenseman Karl Alzner put a point shot past Miller. But just before Alzner's shot, Backstrom was whistled for tripping Hodgson with 53 seconds remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson scores key shootout goal in Sabres’ win

'The victory marked Buffalo's first away from home since November 5th -- a win at San Jose under Ron Rolston.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres Edge Caps 2-1 in SO

'Overall, it was a good road game by the Sabres, they played it tight, but used their heads and hustled.' … [Read more...] about Sabres got some help in Caps game