Archives for January 2014

'“Change is sometimes good,” Sekera said. “I’m getting all the opportunities.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres Nathan Gerbe and Andrej Sekera thriving with Hurricanes

Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'A castoff in Buffalo, Andrej Sekera is proving to be a big contributor in Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes rally to beat Sabres 5-3

'"We're finding ways to lose hockey games rather than finding ways to win," said Sabres interim head coach Ted Nolan.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 5, Buffalo 3

'Sekera was dealt from Buffalo to Carolina during the offseason in exchange for defenseman Jamie McBain and a second-round pick. He was booed heartily after receiving flak for a preseason comment about preferring the weather of his new NHL home to Buffalo's winter. "I guess somebody wants to have five minutes of fame on Twitter or whatever, get some more hits," said Sekera, who … [Read more...] about Sekera helps Hurricanes beat his former team

'Enroth stopped 28 of the 32 shots he faced, dropping his season record to 1-10-4. Enroth's only win of the season came on October 25, 2013 at Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sekera, Hurricanes Sink Sabres 5-3

'"Extremely nervous," Varone said. "I felt like throwing up before the game. Once the puck drops, it's business like most nights no matter where you play. I got my first shift under my belt, felt like I had tunnel vision during the first shift and then after that I felt good."' … [Read more...] about Varone had to shake off nerves

'"It's very possible he could be our MVP this year," Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller said of Sekera, whose 28 points are one short of his career high. "From day one he's been our most consistent player. He's had a very, very good year so far. We're really pleased with him."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes overcome three deficits to beat Sabres

'“It was nice to get the lead. Then as soon as we got the lead, we kind of sat back,” Ennis said. “They took it to us and that’s a tough loss.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to weather Carolina rally

Rochester Amerks top Lake Erie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters lose to Rochester Americans, 4-1 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Strong first period propels Amerks to 4-1 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters Upended by Rochester, 4-1 (LakeErieMonsters.com) Photo gallery (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Staff’s playing great right now,” Ennis said. “I’m just looking to find him because when he gets hot he gets real hot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Stafford is starting to heat up

'Varone, 23, is in his third season with the Amerks. He led the team in scoring as a rookie (11-41-52 in 76 games), slumped last season (11-24-35 in 62 games) and this season has been by far their most consistent and reliable forward.' … [Read more...] about Phil Varone promoted to Buffalo Sabres

'“I think we all need someone to believe in us and give opportunities,” Nolan said. “If you don’t give opportunities, you never know. Drew’s a proven player. He’s played here for a while. I think he deserved all the respect a player of his magnitude deserves.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Drew Stafford feeling good about surging game, grateful for opportunities from Ted Nolan

'“Phil’s one of those guys I think gets overshadowed a bit, just in terms of he wasn’t a draft pick within the organization,” Sabres forward Matt Ellis, Rochester’s captain earlier this season, said in November. “So right off the bat he’s got to work for everything he gets. Phil’s really built his game. He’s a real dynamic player with a great skill set, great vision. Another … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Phil Varone for first time, send Brayden McNabb and Kevin Porter to Amerks

Hurricanes-Sabres Preview (AP) Carolina Hurricanes (21-19-9) at Buffalo Sabres (13-28-7) (The Sports Network) Hurricanes continue hectic week by facing Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage