Archives for April 2, 2014

'“The trying times you go through, all the adversity, it reveals the true character of some guys,” Stafford said Tuesday before a 3-2 shootout win over New Jersey. “I definitely was able to stick with it and pretty much drag my career out of the abyss. That being said, I feel like I have a lot more to go, and the glass is definitely half full.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Stafford nominated for Masterston award

'“I didn’t know if they were going to boo or cheer, so I was pretty happy about that,” said Leino, who scored to join goaltender Nathan Lieuwen in delivering a 3-2 win. “It was actually pretty awesome. I just wanted to score for them, and they gave me a little extra effort there.”' … [Read more...] about Leino’s shootout winner draws big cheers

'“It was pretty fun,” Leino, sidelined by a migraine last game, said about scoring. “Sometimes I miss a little bit of that feeling. But today was awesome. Obviously, we haven’t been winning that much, so it’s tough times. But those kind of moments, you get a little extra energy, extra effort to want to put it in.”' … [Read more...] about Unlikely heroics from Ville Leino and Nathan Lieuwen lift Sabres to shootout win against Devils

'“We want to see where he best fits with the team moving forward,” Nolan said about Hodgson. “Maybe he’s a better winger. Also, you have to get him with the right people, get him the puck because once Cody has the puck within a certain footage of that net, he has a good chance of putting it in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Hodgson happy with move to wing

Devils fall to Sabres, 3-2, after nine-round shootout (Newark Star Ledger) Devils talk like they know their ship is sinking after falling to 0-11 in shootouts (Newark Star Ledger) Studs and duds from Devils' shootout loss No. 11, this one to NHL's worst team (Newark Star Ledger) Devils fail in another shootout in 3-2 loss to Sabres (Bergen Record) Ryane Clowe 'fine' (Bergen … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'After adjusting to the league his first two years, Kea burst onto the scene last year with 22 goals and 26 assists to shatter his career marks, and he had 22 goals and 27 assists this year, despite missing 10 games with a broken hand.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Saginaw Spirit forward Justin Kea to entry-level contract

'Leino had not scored a goal all season in regulation and has been the subject of catcalls in Buffalo, but drew a roar of approval with his shootout tally.' … [Read more...] about Ennis, Leino lead Sabres to 3-2 win over Devils

'Leino used a heavy wrister to beat Cory Schneider before Nathan Lieuwen made a right-pad save on Mike Sislo's backhand attempt for the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, New Jersey 2 (SO)

'Much-maligned Buffalo left winger Ville Leino scored in a shootout, lifting the Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Devils, who fell to 0-11 in shootouts this season.' … [Read more...] about Leino scores in shootout as Sabres down Devils

'Ville Leino, who has yet to score an official goal for the Sabres, provided the shootout winner for Buffalo on Tuesday in a 3-2 victory over the Devils. Nathan Lieuwen stopped seven of nine New Jersey shooters and made 33 saves overall.' … [Read more...] about Leino’s SO Winner Lifts Sabres Over Devils 3-2

'A much more determined effort in the third to break the Devils trap. They weren't willing to fight through it in the first 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about The Devils take the fun out of it

'Tyler Ennis scored twice in regulation and again in the shootout for the Sabres, and goalie Nathan Lieuwen made 33 saves through 65 minutes and seven more in the tiebreaker for his first NHL win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop Devils to 0-11 in shootouts

'“Not only was it back-and-forth, but I had a ‘Welcome to the NHL’ moment when Jagr came down on me for that one,” Lieuwen said. “I had a chance to win the game and I think I was a little too excited about what was happening. But then we managed to get the extra point after that, so it was good.”' … [Read more...] about Lieuwen earns 1st victory in shootout win over Devils

'Kea (6'4", 210 lbs., 2/7/94) recently completed his fourth season with the Saginaw Spirit (OHL) by logging career-best totals in goals (22), assists (27), points (49) and plus-minus (+14) through 58 games played. He added four points (1+3) in the Spirit’s five-game playoff series against the Erie Otters.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Kea to ELC

Struggling Amerks receive some help (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage