Archives for September 2014

'“The one thing we addressed the first day of training camp is we have to work,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said after Monday’s practice. “We have to compete. We have to battle on a daily basis. We have to have some structure and discipline. To a man, they’re almost taking it to heart. They’re competing. They’re competing for jobs and they’re competing for ice time. When you have … [Read more...] about Sabres compete for jobs

'“You’re not going to have amazing games every game, but you got to be effective,” Foligno said Monday following practice inside the First Niagara Center. “That’s my job this year. I’m obviously healthy now. I get the chance to … stay fresh and just be consistent. That’s the biggest thing, to be consistent. Your stock rises.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect big year from healthy Foligno

'“Nothing official yet,” Nolan said inside the First Niagara Center. “We’ll just wait until the official reports.”' … [Read more...] about Injured Sabres Patrick Kaleta and Johan Larsson still being evaluated

'It seemed rather strange that Colorado didn’t resign him. As a matter of fact, nobody resigned him until Buffalo got his name on a contract 23 days into free agency. The defenseman said, “Right off the bat I thought I was going to be able to resign there, but they decided to go another direction and it fell through.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Benoit was a late bloomer

'“That’s what you expect coming into camp. You’re not given anything so you have to earn it but that’s the way you want it to be,” Flynn. “You don’t want other guys playing poorly so you make the team. You want to go out there and get it.”' … [Read more...] about Roster battles heating up as next round of cuts approaches

Amerks’ Phil Varone focused on proving people wrong (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Open for business: Amerks open training camp Monday at Bill Gray's Regional Iceplex (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Hodgson skated Sunday in his second preseason game, on a line centered by Mikhail Grigorenko that also included Chris Stewart. He had a team-high seven shots on goal and chipped in a nifty assist on the game’s first goal, setting up Grigorenko to tally after 25 seconds of the second period with a beautiful backhand pass to the middle while streaking down the wing.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson’s new spot takes wing; Sabres fall to Leafs

'“This is a new chapter for me, a new home,” Meszaros said. “I’m going to start fresh.”' … [Read more...] about Meszaros getting opportunity with Sabres

'“They both took some serious hits there,” Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta and Johan Larsson injured early in Sabres’ preseason loss to Leafs

Maple Leafs edge Sabres but injuries mount (Toronto Sun) Leafs beat Sabres but it comes with price (Toronto Star) Toronto Maple Leafs hopeful Josh Leivo leaves his mark in win over Buffalo Sabres (National Post) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage

'The Sabres (1-2-1) also fell victim to injuries on Sunday, losing forwards Patrick Kaleta and Johan Larsson. Mikhail Grigorenko and Nicolas Deslauriers scored for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Leafs beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout — but lose Franson and Booth to injury

'Sabres Johan Larsson skated into the elbow of an unsuspecting Petter Granberg and headed for the dressing room with a minute left in the first.' … [Read more...] about Injuries pile up in Sabres-Leafs game with Franson, Booth, Kaleta and Larsson out

'Mikhail Grigorenko and Nicolas Deslauriers lit the lamp for the Sabres. Andrey Makarov made 27 stops.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'Neither team was able to score in the five-minute overtime period. The Sabres were able to extend the shootout twice with goals in their last chance, but Peter Holland's goal in the sudden death round was enough to help beat Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Leafs come back to beat Sabres 3-2 in shootout

'Andrej Makarov did not look good at all in Traverse City and hasn’t looked much better in practice. I wasn’t expecting much in Toronto on Sunday, but in the first period the kid was great.' … [Read more...] about Some kids look good in Toronto