Archives for January 2014

'“I think the type of player that I am, the things I do have really kind of mesh with the message Ted’s trying to bring to the hockey team, some of the foundation work that he’s laid down here, and for me, it’s been huge,” Ellis said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Ellis scoring, earning Ted Nolan’s respect and regular duty

Sabres-Penguins Preview (AP) Penguins return home to face Sabres (NHL.com) Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Buffalo (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'The ties between Buffalo GM Tim Murray and Senators GM Bryan Murray have people thinking that if the Sabres decide to move Moulson then perhaps Ottawa would be at the top of the list.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Sens could be looking to make a deal for Sabres’ forward Matt Moulson

'The Blues’ goaltending situation is somewhat fluid. Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott can be unrestricted free agents at season’s end. Halak is making $3.75 million, Elliott $1.8 million. The Blues also employ 23-year old Jake Allen, the best goaltender in the American Hockey League. Allen makes $800,000 and he’s ready for prime time. It seems likely at least one incumbent is … [Read more...] about Would trade for Miller help Blues?

'Miller had said during those three games where he struggled, his positioning was off. Miller said in Columbus, “Yes, it was a little bit better. I felt like I was in the play a little bit more and reading off some of those plays they were trying to make with high tips or shots from the point. The guys picked up coverage where I could sit back and wait on things, so it was a … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller worked to get back to form

'“There’s been lots of interaction, a lot of early talking,” he said. “There’s been no real specifics. I think teams are just trying to feel us out, feel me out on what we want to do. There’s certainly been discussions. I’m not sure there’s any artificial deadline. I think people are in a wait-and-see mode, to tell you the truth."' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray wants rewards from any trades

'The victory marked the first time all season the Sabres have scored five goals in regulation. It was just their second road regulation win.' … [Read more...] about Surprise, Sabres snap Blue Jackets’ winning streak

'“He’s a special player,” Buffalo Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “He’s not a half-in type of guy. He’s an all-in type of guy.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons emerges as a force

Sabres find solution (Columbus Dispatch) More to team’s success than just hot streak (Columbus Dispatch) Jared Boll is ahead of schedule in rehabilitation (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (Columbus Dispatch) Three Takeaways from the Blue Jackets 5-2 loss to Buffalo (Fox Sports Ohio) Post Game: Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 2 (BlueJackets.com) By The Numbers: Blue Jackets vs. … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Columbus Coverage

'If the asking price is reasonable, they might be willing pay what it takes to get Miller if he wants to go there. They would probably want the chance to negotiate with him, though, because the asking price will likely be a player, prospect and pick. While Murray may still try to sign Miller a trade seems more likely.' … [Read more...] about It’s looking more and more like the Sabres will trade star goalie Ryan Miller

'''It feels good. It feels good to be a spoiler,'' Foligno said. ''The odds were against us, they were on a roll and have been playing pretty well. Their power play's been good - and we got two goals off of it, which is great.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres end Blue Jackets’ 8-game streak, win 5-2

'"Millsy (Miller) held us in there when we needed to," Hodgson said. "I think we did a good job of shutting a lot of things down too."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Columbus 2

'The Sabres had scored only one short-handed goal all season, but turned two straight Blue Jackets' power plays against them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres upset streaking Blue Jackets

'Marcus Foligno added a short handed goal early in the second period that propelled Buffalo to a 3-1 lead. Bobrovsky was pulled in favor of Curtis McElhinney giving up a shaky goal. Bobrovsky stopped just 7 of Buffalo's 10 shots on goal before being pulled.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 5-2 over Columbus

'I thought Ehrhoff summed the night up pretty well in the locker room, saying "we will defnitely take it, you know. They got a lot of zone time and got quite a few chances, Millsy [Ryan Miller] was really good again. And we just, today we got the bounces, you know it is nice to get some short handed goals through."' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking to cool the red hot Jackets