Archives for January 2014

'The moves provide Porter and McNabb an opportunity to continue developing in the minors during the NHL Olympic break, which opens Feb. 9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up F Varone; demote D McNabb, F Porter

'Nolan says he’s definitely the same guy, “I love aggressive hockey, I really do. It’s a collision sport, but I never once sent Rob Ray out to fight, I never sent Brad May out to fight, I never sent Matthew Barnaby out to fight. Those are the type of characters that they were, they were very competitive and they fought. We haven’t got those type of players and I’m quite sure if … [Read more...] about Sabres Nolan says he has not become soft

'Varone (12/4/90, 5'10", 185 lbs) joins the Sabres for his first career call-up after joining the Americans on a one-year AHL contract prior to the 2011-12 season and then subsequently signing a three-year, entry-level NHL contract in March 2012. Since his breakout season in 2011-12, in which he led the Amerks in scoring with 52 points (11+41) through 76 regular-season games, … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Phil Varone from Amerks

'“The first period was a little bit of a mess,” Miller said. “I didn’t do myself any favors. I have to find a deflection point and be in better position. I was not in good spots on the first two. The third one is just throw your hands up. There’s not much you can do. He was going completely to the other side of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Tip drill throws Sabres for a loss

'Tuesday’s game against Florida was Leino’s 31st of the season. No goals. One point in the last nine games, an assist on Steve Ott’s third-period power-play goal. Two points in the last 16. Just seven points for the whole season. No goals since March 30, 2013. That’s coming up on 10 months ago.' … [Read more...] about Watch Leino – nothing happens

'“I didn’t really think it was a broken bone,” Tallinder said of the injury. “I thought it was more of just a bone bruise or something like that. But you know what, reality hits a couple of hours after the game when the adrenaline is down and you realize that it’s something wrong here. Even the next day we still thought it was a bone bruise. And I practiced and didn’t feel … [Read more...] about Tallinder returns after breaking finger

'The Panthers scored on a tip, redirection and perfect shot. Still, Miller, who’s played splendidly all season, knows he performed poorly before the announced crowd of 17,583 fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose another tight one to Panthers, won’t blame iffy outing from goalie Ryan Miller

'Boyes, a Mississauga, Ont., native, was disappointed he couldn’t earn his keep here. He liked owner Terry Pegula’s “awesome” new direction and was close to home. “I enjoyed it,” he said. “I was really hoping it would work out. For whatever reason, it didn’t. I’ve been on a lot of teams. Sometimes it doesn’t work out. It’s no one’s fault. It just doesn’t go.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres disappointment Brad Boyes thriving with Panthers; Linus Omark unimpressive in return

Penalty killing lifts Florida Panthers over Buffalo Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Panthers captain Ed Jovanovski stars in 4-3 victory over Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers rookie Barkov out with lower-body injury (AP) Panthers Wrap-Up: Panthers 4, Sabres 3 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage

'Drew Stafford scored twice and Steve Ott also scored for the Sabres (13-28-7), who dropped to 0-2-2 in their past four.' … [Read more...] about Jovanovski sparks Panthers to 4-3 win over Sabres

'Drew Stafford potted a pair of goals and assisted on Steve Ott�s third period marker in Buffalo�s fourth straight defeat. Ryan Miller allowed all four goals on 22 shots.' … [Read more...] about Florida 4, Buffalo 3

'"It's just one of those games," Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. "The way we finished is the way we have to play almost the whole time. The other team was pretty optimistic tonight, they had two good chances and they had some good shots and it went in. We just didn't play consistent."' … [Read more...] about Thomas, Panthers hold off Sabres

'Buffalo got back within a goal at 8:36 of the third when Ott finished off a scramble in front of Thomas, good for the Sabres' second power play tally of the night. The goal marked Ott's sixth of the season and 100th of his NHL career. The Sabres had an opportunity to even the score late when Brad Boyes was hit with a four-minute double minor for high sticking, but couldn't … [Read more...] about Panthers Edge Sabres 4-3

'It’s really strange that this team has scored 11 goals in just over three games, but has nothing to show for it. They can only be one dimensional, it’s either good defense or goals. In the second period the Sabres looked like the team that had a hard fought game in Pittsburgh last night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t score and play D

'Thomas stopped 32 shots; Miller made 18 saves.' … [Read more...] about Panthers edge Sabres for second straight win