Archives for October 14, 2014

Sabres-Hurricanes Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (0-3-0) at Carolina Hurricanes (0-2-0) (The Sports Network) Sabres, Hurricanes seeking first win of season (NHL.com) Gameday: Sabres vs. Hurricanes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Carolina Coverage

'Well, at least the fans got a free T-shirt. The Sabres didn’t give them anything else to be happy about today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t measure up against the Ducks

'From what I saw, it was an insult to peewees.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ feeble performance adds to lost weekend

'Only 79 games left, Sabres fans.' … [Read more...] about An ugly loss for hapless Sabres

'“Just to tantalize you more,” Bettman said, “over lunch, Kim and Terry were saying, ‘Well, you know, it’s coming up 10 years, the outdoor games, maybe you should bring one of those here, and I said, ‘That’s interesting, especially since I can get a better lease on the stadium this time.’ So as it relates to NHL events, this is square and center on our radar screen."' … [Read more...] about Gary Bettman hints Sabres could host another outdoor game

Rookie Karlsson helps Ducks cruise past Sabres (Orange County Register) Ducks' Maroon suffers injury to lower body (Orange County Register) Ducks' rout of Sabres marred by injury (Los Angeles Times) What we learned from the Ducks' 5-1 victory over Buffalo (Los Angeles Times) Postgame Notes and Quotes: October 13 at Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Anaheim Coverage

'Following a 6-2 loss at Chicago, Buffalo has been outscored by a combined 14-4 and outshot 131-57.' … [Read more...] about Karlsson scores 2 in Ducks’ 5-1 win over Sabres

'It will mark the third time Buffalo will be home to the league's annual draft. The Sabres previously hosted the draft in 1991 and '98.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo selected to host 2016 NHL draft

'Tyler Ennis scored the lone goal for the Sabres, who have yet to win in three games this season. Michal Neuvirth stopped 39-of-44 shots.' … [Read more...] about Anaheim 5, Buffalo 1

'The First Niagara Center will be the site for the two-day selection process, which is scheduled for June 24-25, 2016.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo to host 2016 NHL Draft

'"It was like an NHL team playing against a pee-wee team," Nolan said. "They dominated us from start to finish. They were two steps ahead and we were trying to catch up, out of position. We weren't strong enough, not committed enough, not smart enough. No desperation."' … [Read more...] about Karlsson scores twice in Ducks’ victory

'"Awarding the 2016 National Hockey League draft to Buffalo honors the passion of its fans for our sport and reflects the commitment of (team owners) Terry and Kim Pegula to the Sabres and to Buffalo," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said. "We are delighted our fans will have the opportunity to welcome the incoming class of outstanding players at First Niagara Center, which is … [Read more...] about Buffalo to host 2016 NHL draft

'Buffalo was outshot 44-12.' … [Read more...] about Ducks Cruise Past Sabres 5-1

'In his comments, Bettman said that after their purchase of the Buffalo Bills, the NFL will find out something he already knew. "Terry and Kim Pegula are terrific owners," Bettman said. "Obviously when you look across the street at Harbor Center, they're showing a commitment to this community that I think is going to make a difference in quality of life on a day to day basis."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo to Host 2016 Entry Draft

'"Sometimes if you have nothing good to say, it's better not to say too much, especially after an outing like this," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "That was like an NHL team playing against a peewee team. They dominated us from start to finish. They did all the right things. Everything that we could do wrong we did do wrong."' … [Read more...] about Rookie Karlsson’s two goals pace Ducks past Sabres