Archives for February 2014

'"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

'“You look where we are,” coach Ted Nolan said. “You’re not going to play a consistent game all the time if you’re in bottom place. That’s why we’re in bottom place.”' … [Read more...] about When Sabres play Oilers, it won’t be clash of titans

'o far, 11 games into his Sabres career, Linus Omark has been a colossal disappointment, compiling zero goals, two assists and seven healthy scratches for the NHL’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Linus Omark looking to break out against Oilers; Jhonas Enroth not focused on Olympics

'“I’m trying to work hard every day and that’s my focus right now,” Omark said. “I’m going out there to work hard in practice and if I get an opportunity to play, I’m going to play hard.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Omark to suit up against Edmonton Oilers

'“They’re 30th, we’re 29th, (it’s a) game that both teams don’t want to lose,” said Oilers left winger Taylor Hall. “Any time you see a team in the standings that’s near you or below you, you want to beat them and validate yourself a little bit, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Oilers, Sabres fight the same battle

Linus Omark to suit up against Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Sun) Oilers, Sabres fight the same battle (Edmonton Journal) Oilers-Sabres Preview (AP) Edmonton Oilers (18-33-6) at Buffalo Sabres (15-31-8) (The Sports Network) Sabres aim to bounce back vs. Oilers (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Edmonton Coverage

'Regier would follow a similar strategy in 2009, taking three players who never shy away from physical contact.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres used 2009 NHL Draft to add size and toughness

Pysyk quietly dominating in Rochester (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'It was a harsh reminder for the Sabres and their fans of how far the organization really has to go. No matter how hard the Sabres worked Saturday, there was no way they could have matched the skill that was on display.' … [Read more...] about Avs’ young, impressive skaters bury Sabres

'Callahan, a Rochester native who will represent the United States at the Olympics, is finishing a three-year deal that pays $4.275 million annually. The 28-year-old winger has nine goals and 21 points in 39 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo not showing interest in Callahan

Avs dominate Sabres in final home game before Olympics (Denver Post) Colorado Avalanche has pregame tribute to Sochi-bound Olympians (Denver Post) Patrick Roy full of praise for Marc-Andre Cliche after his first goal (Denver Post) Avs Score Pre-Super Bowl Touchdown in Buffalo Win (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage