Archives for April 5, 2014

'The loss officially clinched last place in the National Hockey League for the Sabres. Bottom of the barrel. Thirtieth out of 30 teams. It’s the first time the Sabres have finished last in the league since the 1986-87 season.' … [Read more...] about Loss to Red Wings ‘earns’ Sabres a dubious distinction

'For a moment, it looked as if the emergency call-up might need an emergency call up of his own. Just 10:34 into the game, Adam took a puck to his face, leaving a trail of blood on the ice as he skated off to the dressing room.' … [Read more...] about Adam shakes off a painful moment

Red Wings move closer to playoff spot with victory over Sabres (Detroit News) Young Red Wings thrive on playoff push (Detroit News) Wings' Joakim Andersson relieved goal-scoring slump is over (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) With playoffs in sight, Red Wings survive scare (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings' Gustav Nyquist scoring at a pace not seen in 20 years … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage

'''We talked about having excuses. We could've had a real good one,'' Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. ''I think tired is a state of mind. We got in at four this morning and slept in. It wasn't that short of a night.''' … [Read more...] about Red Wings hold off Sabres, 3-2

'Foligno was hurt early into a 2-1 loss at St. Louis on Thursday. He is expected to miss the final week of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Adam to fill in for injured Foligno

'"We competed, we showed we can play with any team, first place or a great team like Detroit here," said Hackett. "We're going in the right direction, I think."' … [Read more...] about Detroit 3, Buffalo 2

'Right winger Daniel Afredsson had a goal and an assist and Detroit held on for a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night at Joe Louis Arena after jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings hold off Sabres for 3-2 win

'Chad Ruhwedel picked up his first career NHL point and Nicolas Deslauriers notched his first-ever NHL goal, but the Sabres fell to the Red Wings on Friday 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Ride Fast Start to 3-2 Win Over Sabres

'"We have nothing to lose," McBain said. "We left it all out on the ice. We battled, and hopefully it's a sign of things to come."' … [Read more...] about Fast start by Red Wings tightens hold on wild card

'“We competed,” he said. “We showed we can play with any team, first place or a great team like Detroit here. They’re both tough buildings to play in and we’re going in the right direction, I think.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to complete rally in Detroit

'Adam (6/18/90, 6'2", 206 lbs) joins the Sabres for the third time this season, most recently for a one-game stint after being recalled on March 7. He is the Amerks’ top goal scorer in 2013-14, with 27 goals and 47 points through 53 games played this season.' … [Read more...] about Adam recalled from Rochester

Rochester Amerks edge Binghamton (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Grant's effort not enough in B-Sens defeat (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Prospects rise for Amerks to keep playoff hopes alive (WGR-AM) Amerks keep playoff hopes alive with 4-3 win over Rochester (Amerks.com) amerks top B-Sens 4-3 (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage