Archives for January 2014

'“Hopefully, we can build something throughout this month,” left wing Matt Moulson said. “We were building something pretty good and didn’t put together two good games. We have another chance to pick it up and put those two games behind us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to turn the page at home

'While toughness is Konopka’s specialty – he has seven fights this season and 108 in his career – of more importance to Buffalo is his ability to win draws. He’s won 65.7 percent, which would lead the NHL if he’d taken enough faceoffs to qualify.' … [Read more...] about Waiver pickup Konopka feels right at home with Sabres

'“Those type of guys are really good role models for the younger players,” interim coach Ted Nolan said Friday shortly after the Sabres plucked Konopka off waivers from the Minnesota Wild. “They last that long because they have that special ingredient to work and compete.”' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan wants Sabres’ youngsters to learn from veteran newcomer Zenon Konopka

'“That’s all you can really hope for,” Miller said Friday inside the First Niagara Center. “It was something where the American goaltending has come a long way in the last four years, and it’s been building. I think it’s even getting better as we move forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller knew he had to earn spot on Team USA’s Olympic squad

Devils at Buffalo Sabres gameday (Newark Star Ledger) Up next: Devils at Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils-Sabres Preview (AP) New Jersey Devils (17-17-8) at Buffalo Sabres (11-26-4) (The Sports Network) Devils get right back at it, visit Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Konopka was put on waivers on Thursday after playing in 36 games and claimed Friday. He has a goal and an assist and 55 penalty minutes. He has 29 points in 323 career NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim enforcer off waivers from Wild

'Konopka appeared in 36 games for Minnesota this season before being waived on Thursday. He registered a goal and an assist with 55 penalty minutes for the Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Konopka from Minnesota

'Konopka, a 33-year-old forward, is with his seventh NHL team. He has played with the Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders and Wild.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim Konopka off waivers

'He joined the Wild prior to the 2012-13 season when he signed with the team as a free agent in July 2012.' … [Read more...] about Konopka claimed off waivers by Buffalo

Rochester Amerks roll past Utica (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Comets end 7-game home stand with loss to Amerks (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks return to AHL action with 5-2 road win over Utica (Amerks.com) Final: Comets 2 vs. Rochester 5 (UticaComets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'After a sedate and scoreless first period, the Sabres were burned in a three-goal Minnesota second and that was that.' … [Read more...] about Dark period dooms Sabres

'“Struggling offensively you want to score more goals and be that guy,” Pominville said. “It leads to you doing things you normally don’t do. The Islander game is a good example of it. It’s not the way we want to play. It shows we have to play defense first to win games.”' … [Read more...] about Wild’s Pominville sees some old friends

'According to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle’s Kevin Oklobzija, the only viable recall is center Phil Varone.' … [Read more...] about Drew Stafford could be sidelined ‘little while;’ Sabres have limited options to fill forward void

Wild gets back on winning track with 4-1 win over Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Harding sidelined, Konopka waived (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Impressive win takes some heat off Mike Yeo (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild's win buys Mike Yeo another day, but little else (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Minnesota snaps six-game losing streak (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild get … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota Coverage

'''Ryan's been playing really good, and we didn't give him an effort in front of him,'' captain Steve Ott said.' … [Read more...] about Wild stops skid with 4-1 win over Sabres