Archives for October 2014

'There were times in this game where the Sabres played one of the best teams in the NHL very well on the road, but the Hawks are just too good and too skilled for the Sabres at this point, especially on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres had a slow start, but recovered

'Kane has five goals and four assists in nine games against his hometown Sabres (0-2-0), who've dropped six straight games against the Blackhawks dating back to the 2009-10 season.' … [Read more...] about Strong third period helps Blackhawks get past Sabres

'“We were just out of sync,” Sabres forward Tyler Ennis, who scored one of Buffalo’s goals, said. “We couldn’t get in the zone, we were sloppy. Their kill was good but I think our entries were the problem. We couldn’t get in and [it's] not good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to spoil Blackhawks’ home opener

Rochester Amerks stumble against Hamilton (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Hamilton Bulldogs rally to beat Rochester Amerks 6-4 in season opener (Hamilton Spectator) Aliu scores twice in 5-4 loss to Bulldogs (Amerks.com) Bulldogs overpower Amerks 6-4 in season opener (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“He’s definitely a linemate you want to stay with all year,” Foligno said Friday before flying to Chicago for tonight’s game against the Blackhawks. “You want to be on a line with that guy. He’s a big body out there. He’s fast, and he can score. He can help me out a lot, and vice versa.”' … [Read more...] about Foligno, Stewart supply size for Sabres

'NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will join Mayor Byron W. Brown on Monday to announce the 2016 NHL Draft will be held in First Niagara Center, a source with knowledge of the situation told The Buffalo News on Friday. Buffalo has hosted the draft twice previously, in 1998 in the arena and in 1991 in Memorial Auditorium.' … [Read more...] about NHL draft coming here in 2016

'“I see it as an opportunity,” Hodgson said Friday inside the First Niagara Center. “We have a lot of good players on this team, especially offensively. It’s nice to be able to contribute in whatever way I can. Left wing, I felt real comfortable.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Hodgson feeling comfortable at left wing

Saturday's matchup: Sabres at Blackhawks (Chicago Tribune) Five things to watch: Blackhawks home opener vs. Sabres (CSN Chicago) Sabres-Blackhawks Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (0-1-0) at Chicago Blackhawks (1-0-0) (The Sports Network) Kane, Blackhawks try to continue success vs. Sabres (NHL.com) Blackhawks Buzz: Oct. 11, 2014 vs. Buffalo Sabres (ChicagoBlackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage

'The source added, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to make a formal announcement in Buffalo on Monday before the Sabres' game against the Anaheim Ducks.' … [Read more...] about AP Source: 2016 NHL draft to be held in Buffalo

Amerks earn convincing win over Flames (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Adirondack Flames fall in season opener (Glen Falls Post Star) Grigorenko scores, fights, in Amerks' win (WGR-AM) Amerks open season with 6-1 rout of Flames (Amerks.com) Adirondack 1, Rochester 6 (AdirondackFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“For sure, it’s a tough one,” Gionta said of his tie-up below the goal line with Columbus defenseman Dalton Trout. “That’s on me. We need to be better at that. I just tried a jam play and the stick rode up on him. It was one of those things.”' … [Read more...] about New season, same old problems for Sabres

'The Sabres embraced their coach and fed off his energy and intensity. They took great joy in making their opponents miserable and along the way became one of the toughest, most beloved teams in franchise history. They went down often, but they also went down swinging.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will not take nights off

'Aside from being the recipient of a big hit from Skille, Reinhart had a quiet opening night Thursday during the Sabres’ 3-1 loss to Columbus. He had no shots and lost seven of his 11 faceoffs in 13:37 of ice time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Reinhart survives a hit and hopes to eventually thrive

'While the Sabres have improved from a year ago, when they won just 21 of 82 games, they're certainly not on par with a playoff team like Columbus. They were outshot 40-22 and Zemgus Girgensons scored their only goal, tying the score at 14:42 of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres lose opener

'“We don’t want to go through that season we had last year,” Enroth said about the Sabres’ 30th-place finish in 2013-14. “We want to win more games. We don’t really care who’s getting drafted next year. We want to win every game.”' … [Read more...] about Tough opener for Sabres as they fall, 3-1