Archives for March 2014

'“I don’t even want to think about it, to tell you the truth. It’s that tough,” Nolan said. “It hasn’t just been the last two months with Patty. I formed that relationship with him as a player back last time I was coaching. Everybody knows what kind man Patty is. They don’t come much better than him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to keep Nolan, but coach’s desire to stay unclear

'Following practice Sunday morning, Nolan pretty much seemed like he was close to joining LaFontaine out the door. After three months of saying he wanted to be the Sabres coach on a permanent basis, Nolan would no longer make that commitment in the wake of LaFontaine’s stunning departure a few hours earlier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ situation is as clear as mud

'“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed at first,” Stewart said. “If you think I’m going to come in here and pout and feel sorry for myself, that’s not the kind of person I am. I’m going to make the best of the situation and look at the positive.”' … [Read more...] about New Sabres Halak, Stewart prove to be quite witty

'“It’s tough,” Nolan said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s game in Dallas against the Stars. “I don’t even want to think about it right now, to tell you the truth. It’s that tough.”' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres insist Pat LaFontaine wasn’t fired; Ted Nolan upset over departure

'“It’s not easy,” Halak said. “Obviously, you build something during the season.”' … [Read more...] about Leaving Blues for lowly Sabres wasn’t easy for newcomers Jaroslav Halak and Chris Stewart

'It’s much more logical, in my view, that LaFontaine, one of the classiest acts in National Hockey League history, lost a power struggle. The only question is who won ... owner Terry Pegula? ... team president Ted Black? ... senior advisor Ken Sawyer ?... new general manager Tim Murray?' … [Read more...] about More Sabres dysfunction; local radio

'“When it’s suddenly over like that, you replay things in your mind, how you handled situations and going forward how you want to handle situations,’’ Ruff said. “Other coaches told me: It’s going to be hard, but you’re going to like the change. You’ll get an opportunity to do some things when you’re somewhere else, change some of the coaching strategies.’’' … [Read more...] about Stars coach Lindy Ruff feeling little sentiment as old club visits Dallas

Stars coach Lindy Ruff feeling little sentiment as old club visits Dallas (Dallas Morning News) Will Stars defenseman Trevor Daley finally be able to contain the Sabres' Matt Moulson? (Dallas Morning News) GameDay: Buffalo Sabres at Dallas Stars (Fort Worth Star Telegram) Sabres-Stars Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (18-34-8) at Dallas Stars (28-22-10) (The Sports … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dallas Coverage

Blues win in Miller's debut (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Miller happy for new start with Blues (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues expect Ott to fit in well (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Halak, Stewart descend into Sabres chaos (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Trade has turned long-suffering Blues into Cup favorites (Fox Sports Midwest) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'LaFontaine's departure marks the latest setback for a franchise that's had difficulty establishing a winning course in the three years since Terry Pegula bought the team and vowed to build an immediate contender.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stunned by LaFontaine’s resignation

'"I just want people who want to be here to be here," said Murray. "If he wants to be here, I want him to be our coach. I can't speculate as to whether he does or not. I'm not going to beg anybody to come and work here. I want people that want to be here. I want players that want to be here. We want Teddy to be our coach going forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres President Ted Black and GM Tim Murray Address Media

'As far as if Murray’s concerned about if Nolan will accept his contract offer the GM said, “I just want people that want to be here to be here. If he wants to be here, I want him to be our coach. I can’t speculate if he does or not and I’m not going to beg anybody to come and work here, I want people that want to be here, I want players that want to be here and we want Teddy … [Read more...] about Sabres Black said LaFontaine was not fired. Murray still wants Nolan

'Halak goes from one of the best teams in the NHL to one of the worst that will not make the playoffs. Halak said, “It’s not easy, you build something the whole season and we played well as a team when I played for the Blues and its tough when you get traded from almost being the first one to being the last one, but I’m here and I’m going to try to do my best when I get a … [Read more...] about The newest Sabres practice with the team

'How many questions should LaFontaine have asked of candidates for the GM job before getting to this one: What do you think we should do with Ryan Miller? For me that answer is a small number. All of this speaks to LaFontaine being delusional, naive or some other thing.' … [Read more...] about This Sabres fan will grin and bear it

'“Right now it’s one of those situations where I have to put my personal situation behind right now and really concentrate on those 22 guys here because we traded our franchise player, we traded our captain, that’s tough enough as it is and then all of a sudden the situation happens with Patty, so I have to put my personal how I’m feeling to the side and deal with the team. I … [Read more...] about Sabres Nolan is emotional about LaFontaine’s departure