Archives for January 2014

'“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

'It was pretty much a typical Sabres game for Tim Murray to see. They played OK, but there's a lot not to like.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play their first game in front of Murray

'As far as Nolan goes Murray said that as of now, Ted Nolan’s his coach. Murray also said, “I was never told if I take this job that I have to keep Ted Nolan as the head coach" Murray added, “He’s the coach of this team, I got the job last night. I’m going to try and get to know him, but he’s the coach right now. Whatever happens going forward will determine everything else. … [Read more...] about What about Miller and Nolan?

'Murray comes to the Sabres after serving as the assistant general manager for the Ottawa Senators, a post he held for seven years. Part of his duties as assistant general manager included serving as general manager of Ottawa’s American Hockey League affiliate, the 2011 Calder-Cup champion Binghamton Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have a new GM

'Boyes scored his 37th career shootout goal, the most since the NHL adopted the tiebreaker in 2005, in the third round of the tiebreaker when he ripped a shot that hit the right post, caromed off the back of Enroth's leg and went over the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Shootout king Boyes leads Panthers past Sabres