Archives for February 4, 2014

'Buffalo and Boston discussed a trade package that would have sent Thomas Vanek to the Bruins in exchange for Seguin, multiple sources told The News on Monday. It’s not clear why the talks, held at the draft in June, fell through, but it is known the Bruins were seeking another NHL-ready player off the Sabres’ roster.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Bruins talked about Vanek-Seguin trade last June

'It’s crummy to have to sit through games like Monday but you’ll eventually get stars out of the draft. And I refuse to say this is forever for either side. Remember 2006?' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Oilers game lives down to billing

'“It was good to get out there and get the legs going a little bit. It’s tough sitting out especially with the way the game went in Colorado, you want to be back in and be a part of it. We wanted to have a good response tonight. The effort I thought was there, but mistakes got the best of us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Stafford doesn’t have happy return

'At times, the “Battle for the Basement” or the “Game of the Weak” – nicknames media members gave Monday’s game inside the First Niagara Center – was a pretty entertaining affair.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose game to Oilers, defenseman Tyler Myers to injury

'“You can’t have any political statements, tributes, photographic likenesses,” Miller said. “So everything has to be artistic representation or something. So nothing commercial. Basically, if they can’t make money off of it, you can’t.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller wanted Team USA Olympic mask to resemble old one

Edmonton Oilers’ Matt Hedricks scores winner in clash of NHL's last-place teams (Edmonton Sun) Edmonton Oilers tough guy Luke Gazdic studies potential opponents (Edmonton Sun) Hendricks helps Oilers grind out win in Buffalo (Edmonton Journal) Photo gallery (Edmonton Journal) Recap: Oilers 3, Sabres 2 (EdmontonOilers.com) Photo gallery (EdmontonOilers.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage

'Sabres forward Marcus Foligno had a potential tying goal waved off with 10:25 left when referee Gord Dwyer ruled the whistle had blown before the puck went in. Foligno drove in from left side and got a shot off that Bryzgalov appeared to glove. Foligno followed up by poking the puck in.' … [Read more...] about Hendricks lifts Oilers to 3-2 win over Sabres

'Steve Ott and Drew Stafford scored for the Sabres, who have lost seven straight games at home. Jhonas Enroth turned away 25 shots in defeat.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton 3, Buffalo 2

'"Unfortunately, the first shot of the game goes in and it's 1-0," Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Hendricks’ short-handed goal lifts Oilers

'Matt Hendricks' shorthanded goal early in the third period turned out to be the winner for the Edmonton Oilers in a 3-2 victory over the Sabres at First Niagara Center on Monday. Buffalo racked up a season-high 44 shots in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Oilers Slip Past Sabres 3-2

'"Anytime you get 44 shots, some really good looks, and a couple goalposts and you're up 2-1 with the possibility of making 3-1, it's a different result," said Nolan. "The big thing is we just wanted to see a good effort and we got one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake off the horrible play early

'"Jhonny, gave us a chance, but all of us gave us a chance tonight too," Ott said. "We threw a lot of pucks at the goalie."' … [Read more...] about Bryzgalov’s 42 saves help Oilers edge Sabres

'“I think we played pretty well today and we created a lot of scoring chances,” Linus Omark, who was acquired by the Sabres from the Oilers in December, said. “We should’ve scored more than two goals. But he was good tonight, Bryzgalov.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford scores against Oilers in return