Archives for October 2014

'Matt Moulson scored for Buffalo in the opening round of the shootout, but Terry responded in the second. Neither team for the next five rounds until Girgensons finally won it for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres outlast Hurricanes in marathon shootout

'“I’ve never questioned the character of this team once. We weren’t playing very well for whatever reason,” Nolan said. “We have to find a solution to our problems and work it out together. Tonight, we had some big performances.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome Hurricanes in shootout for 1st win

Amerks react to Trevor Gillies' suspension (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

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