Archives for March 7, 2014

Preview: Sabres vs. Panthers, 7:30 p.m., Friday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres-Panthers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-35-8) at Florida Panthers (23-32-7) (The Sports Network) Luongo expected to start for Panthers vs. Sabres (NHL.com) Panthers GameDay: Mar. 7 vs Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) The Lowdown: Panthers vs Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'“Going into the last stretch of games here, our playoffs basically start today,” Nolan said. “A lot of guys’ contracts are up, there are jobs to be won. There’s no such thing as there’s nothing to play for. There’s a lot to play for. They’re playing for livelihood, so we’ve got to unite, find some new leaders on this team.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth’s 43 saves help Sabres tame Lightning

'Hasek will become the Hall’s 42nd member, but the ceremony will not include a retirement of his No. 39 jersey. Most observers feel that honor will be bestowed upon Hasek at some time in the future, but the Sabres Hall is a separate honor from joining the franchise’s Rafters Club. Hasek is eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame this year and is expected to be a first-ballot … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hall of Fame will induct Hasek

Stamkos’ return can’t spark Bolts win (Tampa Tribune) Stamkos is Bolts captain (Tampa Tribune) Stamkos Callahan’s versatility on full display in Bolts debut (Tampa Tribune) Lightning stumbles in Steven Stamkos' return (Tampa Bay Times) Family, GM rift factor in St. Louis' Lightning exit (Tampa Bay Times) Marty St. Louis deserves thanks but not for what you think (Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Matt Moulson and Cody McCormick were sitting next to each other on barstools at Jackson's Bistro in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday when they learned they both had been traded to the Wild.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild like how their three new players will fit in

'Tyler Myers, Marcus Foligno and Cody Hodgson scored for the Sabres. Enroth stopped a combined seven shots by Stamkos (three) and Callahan (four) through two periods.' … [Read more...] about Sabres spoil Stamkos’ return with 3-1 win

'Marcus Foligno, Tyler Myers, and Cody Hodgson each registered a goal and an assist for the Sabres, who have won four out of five games since the Olympic break.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 1

'Buffalo controlled play through the first half of the second period, producing several odd-man rushes, but doubled its lead with a grinder goal with 10:35 left. After center Cody Hodgson dug the puck from a scrum behind the net and threw a shot off Lindback, Foligno swooped in from the far side of the goal to stuff in his seventh of the season. Hodgson (18) and Myers (13) … [Read more...] about Lightning foiled by Sabres in Stamkos’ return game

'Jhonas Enroth's 43-save effort lifted the Sabres to a 3-1 victory over the Lightning at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Thursday. Tyler Myers and Marcus Foligno each recorded a goal and an assist for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Enroth Leads Sabres to 3-1 Win in Tampa Bay

'Tyler Myers, Cody Hodgson and Marcus Foligno each contributed a goal and an assist for the Sabres, who are 4-1-0 since the Olympic break.' … [Read more...] about Enroth helps Sabres handle Lightning in Stamkos’ return

'“Goaltending’s probably 90 percent of this game and if we get good goaltending, have a chance to win and we were opportunistic on our chances,” Nolan said after the game. “I thought Marcus Foligno played a great game for us too, but Jhonas was the backbone for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ young leaders step up to beat Lightning

Amerks hope to avoid penalty box (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks recall Johnny McGuire from Idaho (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage