Archives for September 2014

'I liked the fact that Drew Stafford answered the challenge and fought Dion Phaneuf despite it being a preseason game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Leafs rivals in the preseason too

'Buffalo’s training camp roster is now at 38 players, 21 forwards, 12 defensemen and five goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres trim the roster by 13

'Dion Phaneuf and Leo Komarov each had one goal and one assist for Toronto, which was outshot 38-22. James Reimer made 34 saves.' … [Read more...] about Bozak helps Maple Leafs past Sabres

'“Anytime you play a team in your division, it’s definitely going to be a big game whether it’s exhibition or whatever. With them being so close, your emotions run high.”' … [Read more...] about Intensity runs high in Sabres’ preseason loss to Toronto

'The following players have been assigned to Rochester: Forwards: Luke Adam (pending waivers), William Carrier, Daniel Catenacci, Colin Jacobs, Justin Kea, Jordan Samuels-Thomas, Kevin Sundher and Philip Varone. Defensemen: Brady Austin, Jerome Leduc and Chad Ruhwedel.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 11 to Rochester; return 2 to junior clubs

'“You can tell he loves the city,” Grier said of Pegula before coaching in the USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game. “He’s very passionate about all things Buffalo. From that point, I think it’s exciting to have another owner after Mr. Wilson passed away who is equally in love with the Bills and to keep them here and put some money into the organization.”' … [Read more...] about Pegula’s purchase of Bills pleases Grier

'"That's what our message was to our players: It's a fresh beginning," coach Ted Nolan said. "We appreciate everything Ryan did, but now it's Jhonas and Neuvirth's time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Starting Fresh In Net With Enroth, Neuvirth

'"I just said, 'I'm a heart-and-soul player. It's the only reason I can be good at this level is I have to play and commit with my heart,'" Gorges said in an interview with The Canadian Press on Wednesday after practice at First Niagara Centre. "And after playing against them for that many years of being our No. 1 rival, I just didn't think it would've been fair to them. I … [Read more...] about Ex-Canadiens defenceman Gorges stands by decision not to accept trade to Leafs

'Mikhail Grigorenko can be used as a great example of how the eye test can tell the story for a young player. Many fans have bemoaned the fact that the 2012 first round pick did not play on one of the top lines with the blue and gold. That somehow he was almost set up to fail by the coaches. But by watching his play it became very evident very quickly that Grigorenko was … [Read more...] about Nolan and the Sabres eye test

'"Everyone outside the room doesn't give us much of a chance," said right wing Brian Gionta. "But our hope and goal is to make the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres don’t buy last-place predictions

'“There’s definitely a lot of new guys and fun guys. It’s nice to be in the locker room. It’s louder, a little bit more energy than last year, of course. I hope we can keep that going. It’s been a fun week, so I’m looking forward to the next days coming up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres find the fun has returned

'“The puck got moved up to him,” he said. “I stepped in front of him to try to separate him from the play. We got kind of tangled up. He tried to grab around me to switch positions. Next thing I know, he falls. He must’ve gotten tangled up, and I went right over top of him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Gorges explains play that injured Jordan Staal

'“It’s not real serious, it’s probably day to day. It could be a week or two.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pysyk not expected to miss much time

'“It’s unfortunate for the guy who got hurt, but all of a sudden, the door opens for the guy who’s battling with him,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “Now, a couple others will have the chance to play a little bit more exhibition games than they previously thought. It’s an opportunity for them to try to grab it while Mark’s mending. But when Mark gets back, he’ll have that same … [Read more...] about Pysyk to miss some time, opportunity knocks for others

'The top line of Tyler Ennis between Matt Moulson and Drew Stafford posted two points apiece, with Stafford and Ennis notching the goals. But the biggest talking point from this one was the strong work from Jhonas Enroth, who fired the first salvo in the battle for the No. 1 goaltending slot with Michal Neuvirth by making 35 saves.' … [Read more...] about Enroth sharp in goal as Sabres blank Canes