Archives for February 6, 2014

Sabres-Senators Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (15-33-8) at Ottawa Senators (25-21-11) (The Sports Network) Senators face must-win game vs. slumping Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Crosby and Malkin scored dazzling, breakaway goals Wednesday night against Miller, leading Pittsburgh to a 5-1 victory over the Sabres. It was the goaltender’s last game in Buffalo before the Olympic break – and possibly his last with the Sabres if he’s dealt before Friday’s trade freeze – and he didn’t have much of a chance to stop the team’s free fall.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres feel the burn against Penguins

'“I think I was on the outside looking in,” Miller said. “The way people were talking, yeah, it did kind of sting. I think it was more a testament to the way USA goaltending has developed the last few years. It’s great for U.S. hockey, but at the same time, you don’t want to be pushed out of the equation.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Miller poised to lead USA hockey

'Bylsma had a unique perspective. He was an American who hailed from Michigan, Miller’s home state, and was Crosby’s boss. Rather than sympathize with Miller or cheer for Crosby, he examined the Olympics through the long lens of a coach. He imagined what decisions he would have made if he ran the show.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma faces tough call on Olympic goalie

'So when Latvia came calling, Nolan was all ears. He still had coaching in his blood.' … [Read more...] about Nolan has Latvian team riding high hopes

'Crosby flat-out owns the Sabres and he’s dogged Miller his entire career. No. 87 scored a highlight-reel goal and added an assist to continue his red-hot play against Buffalo in an easy 5-1 victory for the Penguins at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Crosby retains the upper hand

'Not long ago, Sabres became a strong home team, compiling a 6-0-1 stretch inside the First Niagara Center. Now, they’re 0-5-3 in their last eight games here.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres blown out by Penguins, can’t help goalie Ryan Miller

'“That’s the biggest thing. I don’t have to think,” Ennis said earlier this week inside the First Niagara Center. “I’m a little more instinctive. When I start thinking about Xs and Os, that’s when I start to stop moving my feet and stop making plays. I need to play my game and want the puck and make plays with the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Instinctive game allows Sabres’ Tyler Ennis to showcase more offense and grit

Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins to 5-1 win over Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jaromir Jagr leading Czechs in fifth Olympic Games (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Olympic break plans vary for some players (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Crosby snaps slump as Penguins rout Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins say they have to adjust to 'clutching and grabbing' (Pittsburgh Tribune … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'“Not a lot of teams want to trade their best young prospects,” Murray says. “But there could be some young guys stuck on good teams who aren’t happy.”' … [Read more...] about A work in progress

'That it happened against Buffalo and Miller shouldn't come as a surprise. Crosby has at least a point in all 14 trips to Buffalo (9 goals and 13 assists). And he has been particularly sharp at beating Miller, including the gold-medal winning overtime goal in Canada's 3-2 victory at the Vancouver Games four years ago.' … [Read more...] about Crosby leads Penguins to 5-1 win over Sabres

'Buffalo opened the scoring for only the 18th time this season. Fleury stopped a wraparound bid by Tyler Ennis, but Drew Stafford put the loose puck home 5:58 into the contest.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 1

'But it was not lost on Bylsma that he'll find himself squaring off against Crosby and Malkin -- alongside Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller, who was in net for Buffalo -- in just a matter of days at the Winter Olympics.' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin push Pens past Sabres

'Drew Stafford scored the lone goal for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin Lead the Way; Pens Trounce Sabres 5-1

'"That had nothing to do with Ryan tonight," said Ted Nolan. "It was the guys in front of him. For our team, we need everyone. We had a couple of guys no-show tonight. They're one of the better teams in the league. You'd think they would be excited to play and a couple weren't."' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to stay with one of the best