Archives for March 2014

'“It was very disheartening and very discouraging the way the guys came out,” Nolan said. “They didn’t even come out to play in that first period.”' … [Read more...] about Nolan sees lack of heart in dismal loss by Sabres

'The Amerks are winless in their last eight games and have fallen out of a playoff spot in the American Hockey League. They are in ninth place in the Western Conference, one point behind Rockford and Charlotte with 10 games remaining.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ call-ups leave Amerks a bit thin

Nashville Predators crush Buffalo Sabres 6-1 (Nashville Tennessean) Nashville Predators rookies celebrate first NHL goals (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Nashville Coverage

'Rasmus Ristolainen scored for Buffalo, which has lost 10 of its last 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Weber leads Predators to 6-1 win against Sabres

'Defenseman Tyler Myers was hurt in a 2-0 loss at Montreal on Tuesday, in his first game after missing five with an elbow injury. Forward Torrey Mitchell was also hurt at Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up 2 to fill injury-depleted lineup

'"Guys came out, and they didn't come out to play that first period," Buffalo head coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Nashville 6, Buffalo 1

'"The first period was totally unacceptable," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Predators halt home losing streak with 6-1 blowout

'Nashville took it to the Sabres right away, scoring four times in what proved to be a disasterous period for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Weber, Predators Pound Sabres 6-1

'The Sabres had two decent periods, but you can't be a total no-show for the first 20 minutes and you shouldn't have to wait for your coach to lay into you to play hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are a no show early

'“It’s just one of those things (that) in order to rebuild and to retool, you rebuild and retool with the right people, and it’s never changed from 20 years ago to today,” Nolan said. “You need the right people with the right makeup with the right character with the right drive and ambition. You don’t just show up.”' … [Read more...] about Weber, rookies lead Predators in rout of Sabres

'Nashville outshot the Sabres 15-4 in the first period. Buffalo recorded the first shot of the game before the Predators went on a 10-0 run that included the game’s first three goals.' … [Read more...] about Recap: Sabres 1 Predators 6

'Larsson (7/25/92, 5'11", 206 lbs) returns to the Sabres after last being recalled on Jan. 1 for a three-game stint in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen & Larsson recalled from Amerks

Amerks’ playoff chances fading (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“You know, I had a great conversation with Brad May and Rob Ray on the airplane,” coach Ted Nolan said Wednesday. “They played as long as they had because they’re very competitive people. The one thing they both said to me is, ‘Do these guys realize they’re auditioning? Do they realize that some of them their contracts are up?’' … [Read more...] about With jobs on the line, on-ice woes persist

'“He played well the last two games, particularly the last game in Montreal. I thought he was a difference maker. It could have been a lot worse, but he kept us in the game.”' … [Read more...] about Hackett earns an encore start tonight for Sabres