Archives for March 2014

Grigorenko eager to help Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“The effort was there. You look at certain things,” said coach Ted Nolan. “… The bright light of Girgensons back in the lineup and Ristolainen too. Going forward you see some bright lights.”' … [Read more...] about Some young players sow seeds of hope for Sabres

'Grigorenko has dominated at major junior level, scoring 178 points over parts of three seasons with Quebec. He had 48 points in 28 games for the Remparts after his demotion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko reports to Rochester

'In order to carry over his junior game to the pros, the 6-foot-3 forward will have to play a harder-working game. As a Sabre, he struggled with back-checking and play in the corners. Amerks fans will be looking for improvements in those aspects of his game. That said, he could still be a helpful addition even if his grit hasn't gotten better. The Amerks are 11th in the AHL in … [Read more...] about Grigorenko assigned to Rochester

'Among their European and collegiate prospects, they have an extremely promising goalie, two top-notch NCAA defensemen who play vastly different styles, and four quality forwards, all of whom will have a chance to be significant contributors at the NHL level.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres have balanced group of prospects in NCAA and Europe

'Grigorenko appeared in 23 games for Quebec this season, recording 39 points (15+24) and six penalty minutes. Grigorenko collected points in 19 of the 23 games he played for Quebec, including 11 multi-point efforts. The 19-year-old also went on a late-season tear with 16 points in his last seven games. Grigorenko, who turns 20 on May 16, registered nine points (1+8) in Quebec's … [Read more...] about Next stop: Rochester

'A sellout crowd of 19,070 was lured into the building mostly by the pregame ceremonies to induct Dominik Hasek into the Sabres Hall of Fame. The fans undoubtedly walked out chattering about the bizarre goal credited to Buffalo winger Cory Conacher at 8:14 of the third period.' … [Read more...] about No give-and-take for the Sabres in OT loss

'The Sabres did a lot of winning with Hasek, but never won the Stanley Cup. I can’t blame him for wanting to escape a franchise that wouldn’t go all-out to win. It seems an act of mercy to set him free from the dysfunction to win two Cups in Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Hasek left great memories and part of himself in Buffalo

'“I’ve seen it a couple times, never live,” Stamkos said. “You see it on the highlights. I’m sure I’ll make them now and the un-top 10 but as soon as it went over our D’s stick I knew it had a pretty good chance to go in."' … [Read more...] about Stamkos can laugh about his hat trick

'“We can kind of position him and what have you, but you have to have that competitive spirit,” Nolan said. “He does. He’s very competitive.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Matt Hackett still confident he can grab top job

'“That’s one thing with Dom, he came to work,” he said. “He worked. He was a fanatic about the details and about bettering himself. He was probably his biggest critic.”' … [Read more...] about Memories of playing with Dominik Hasek special for Sabres’ Matt Ellis

Stamkos makes amends in Bolts win over Buffalo (Tampa Tribune) Buffalo game a homecoming for RW Callahan (Tampa Tribune) Lightning tops Sabres in OT (Tampa Bay Times) Steady role eludes Tom Pyatt (Tampa Bay Times) Stamkos scores in OT to send Lightning to 4-3 win over Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Trailing 3-2 and already on the power play, Tampa Bay received a 60-second two-man advantage when Mike Weber took a cross-checking penalty. It's the sort of play Sabres interim head coach Ted Nolan is trying to eliminate from his young team.' … [Read more...] about Stamkos lifts Lightning past Sabres 4-3 in OT

'Cody Hodgson and Matt D'Agostini had one goal apiece and Cory Conacher was awarded a goal after Stamkos put one in his own net in the third period.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 4, Buffalo 3 (OT)

'"Overall, I thought we played well except for certain situations that occur on a somewhat regular basis and (are) the reason why we lose," Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. "They shouldn't have popped up again."' … [Read more...] about Stamkos makes up for mistake in Lightning win