Archives for October 31, 2014

'Realists know Buffalo needs to play a near-perfect game in order to win. The Sabres certainly weren’t perfect in overtime, which is why the folks who visit First Niagara Center are still looking to celebrate a victory.' … [Read more...] about Marchand goal foils Sabres in overtime

'Murray might want to consider sending half of his roster to Moose Jaw considering how the Sabres have played this season. They were outshot again Thursday, this time 37-15, and yet it passed for a better performance by their standards. Drew Stafford scored on the power play, marking two firsts with one goal.' … [Read more...] about Staying in NHL is best for Reinhart’s future

'“They have made it clear that the overriding consideration will be what is in Sam’s best interests from a developmental point of view,” Reinhart’s agent, Craig Oster, said via email.' … [Read more...] about Decision time for Reinhart; Zadorov in limbo

'“I thought we played pretty well for three periods and kept them to the outside, didn’t give up too much,” said Enroth, who made 34 saves. “What happened in overtime, that’s why we’re a bad team right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres take rare lead, still fall in overtime to Bruins

'“There’s a lot of players in the American League that can play in the National League,” he said. “But are they ready to be consistent contributors in the National League? I would be the first to tell Mikhail and maybe Joel Armia both, you’re not ready maybe right now to be a consistent contributor at that level. We’re not going to send you there, or (general manager) Tim … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko seizing AHL opportunity with Amerks

Bruins beat Sabres in OT (Boston Globe) Bruins’ Matt Bartkowski a healthy scratch (Boston Globe) Brad Marchand, Bruins find way (Boston Herald) Niklas Svedberg Plays Well, Earns Second Win Over Sabrest (Boston Herald) Brad Marchand’s Best Game Of Season Helps Bruins Hold Off Sabres (NESN) Niklas Svedberg Earns Shutout Win To End Successful Road Trip (NESN) Haggerty's … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

'The Sabres want six-foot-five winger Anthony Mantha or 2014 first-round forward Dylan Larkin in any package from Detroit for the six-foot-seven Myers.' … [Read more...] about Tyler Myers stands tall again for Buffalo Sabres

'Marchand's tying goal at 14:30 of the third period was reviewed after he redirected Loui Eriksson's shot past Enroth with his hand. But the score stood.' … [Read more...] about Bruins slip past Sabres 3-2 in OT

'"I'll admit that exceeded our expectations," HarborCenter president John Koelmel said. "We're all the more amazed and all the more pleased with the incredible response that we've gotten. And we've yet to open our doors."' … [Read more...] about Sabres set to open doors of new hockey complex

'After a scoreless first, Buffalo opened the scoring in the second with its first power-play goal of the season, snapping an 0-for-33 start. Ennis emerged from behind the net and dished the puck to Stafford, who wristed a shot over the shoulder of Svedberg at 5:12.' … [Read more...] about Boston 3 Buffalo 2 (OT)

'Center Tyler Ennis and right winger Drew Stafford scored for the Sabres (2-8-1). Goalie Jhonas Enroth made 34 saves.' … [Read more...] about Marchand propels Bruins past Sabres

'The Bruins tied it up at 14:30 of the third on Marchand's second goal of the season. Loui Eriksson's shot deflected off Marchand's glove and was allowed to stand following an off-ice review. Marchand struck again just 1:20 into overtime, ripping a one-timer from the slot past Jhonas Enroth for the 3-2 Boston win.' … [Read more...] about Marchand, Bruins Edge Sabres in OT 3-2

'It seemed like a better, simpler effort was put in by the Sabres tonight. We heard plenty of talk from the locker room about playing a "simpler" game to be more successful. The shots on goal total is still not there, I do not think this is exactly the best game to hang you hat on, but it may be a place for the team to start from. I do like what I am hearing out of the room, as … [Read more...] about Bruins beat Sabres 3-2 in overtime

'Marchand shot a one-timer high to the glove side of Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth after a pass from Reilly Smith from behind the net for his third goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Marchand’s second, in OT, lifts Bruins past Sabres

'“Lately, we’ve been sitting back in the third and it’s catching up to us,” Sabres forward Tyler Ennis, who had a goal and an assist, said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold off Bruins in OT