Archives for April 2014

'This game was even for the first 13 minutes, but once Philadelphia scored its first goal, Buffalo was really never in it. After two periods the shots were 29-11 and Mason has hardly faced any scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get dominated in Philadelphia

'The Sabres already have used 44 players this season, setting a team record.' … [Read more...] about Schenn’s two goals help Flyers beat Sabres

'“We’ve got a lot of veteran guys out and injuries catch up to you every once in a while,” Nolan said. “…We’ve got some kids in a position that there’s no big brother for them right now. They’ve got to sink or swim and certain games like this, it’s going to catch up to us.”' … [Read more...] about Injuries mount as Sabres drop 5-2 decision to Flyers

'They currently have scored just 141 goals, 10 behind the mark of 151 set by the 1997-98 Tampa Bay Lightning. The Sabres are actually listed for 148 in the NHL standings but that counts shootout-deciding goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres enter last week of awful season

'“We’ve all heard that talk of the five-team, five-year rotation, things like that, but there’s been really no appetite to do that,” Murray said. “They don’t think there’s any appetite right now to change it. I believe if there is an appetite to change it, if they’re going to make a drastic change, it has to be something like three to five years out so it doesn’t affect … [Read more...] about Murray sees no change coming in lottery

Game 78: Flyers — Sabres gameday (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Flyers-Sabres: 5 things you need to know (CSN Philadelphia) Sabres-Flyers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (21-47-9) at Philadelphia Flyers (39-29-9) (The Sports Network) Flyers go for season sweep of Sabres (NHL.com) Five things: Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage

Rochester Amerks rally to top Toronto (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Marlies blow 3-0 lead in third period, lose to Rochester (CP) Amerks come back to stun Marlies with 4-3 win (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'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