Archives for April 2014

'"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

Sabres-Red Wings Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (21-46-9) at Detroit Red Wings (36-26-14) (The Sports Network) Datsyuk set to return for Red Wings vs. Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage

'McCabe also said he’s felt comfortable with the Sabres since he was drafted. “This is a great organization,” he said. “We’ve been in talks the last couple years. We’ve been in contact. The development camps have been great. This is the place I wanted to go. It’s exciting to finally be here.”' … [Read more...] about McCabe springs into action for Sabres

'“If I could help just one guy on the team or he took one thing from me, I felt I did my job,” he said. “They’ve got a lot of great kids over there who are going to be great hockey players for years to come in this league.”' … [Read more...] about Ott sees great future for Sabres ‘kids’

Blues get team-record 52nd victory (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Stewart says he was "voted off the island" in Miller trade (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Playing just well enough to get by won't cut it for Blues (Fox Sports Midwest) Photo gallery (StLouisBlues.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'Maxim Lapierre and Brenden Morrow scored as St. Louis improved to 14-2-0 in their last 16 games against Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Elliott helps Blues defeat Sabres

'Nathan Lieuwen recorded 26 saves for Buffalo in a losing cause.' … [Read more...] about St. Louis 2, Buffalo 1

'The Sabres, in last place in the point standings, had only five shots on goal before getting two power-play chances late in the second period but could not get a shot past Elliott, who has stopped 77 of 80 shots in his four games (including one in which he replaced Miller) since the trade.' … [Read more...] about Elliot helps Blues get through trap game vs. Sabres

'Cody Hodgson's power play goal less than a minute later cut the deficit in half, but the Blues held on for the win. Elliott made 24 saves in the victory, getting the start over Ryan Miller. Former Sabres captain Steve Ott was held to just one shot on net with zero hits. Derek Roy registered two shots over 13:52 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Blues Hold Off Sabres 2-1

'I thought the game was more than a solid first outing for the 20 year old defenseman. He stayed cool under pressure, moved the puck well and showed pretty good vision and very little nervousness. That's why the article is so brief, very little to talk about when a defenseman plays under control.' … [Read more...] about Sabres McCabe seemed calm

'The Sabres, already decimated with injuries, lost left wing Marcus Foligno 1:58 into the game when he fell awkwardly on his right leg in the slot by the Blues' goal. He lay on the ice in pain, had to be helped off and did not return.' … [Read more...] about Blues edge Sabres, set team record for wins

'“It’s tough to lose that way but considering all the stuff we’ve been through this year and other games we’ve played, this was one of our better games,” Hodgson said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres put in strong effort against League’s best