Archives for October 2014

'It’s a logical, if shameless strategy, for general managers, so long as they feel no pressure from management to win now. If the Sabres’ Tim Murray and 76ers’ Sam Hinkie have their bosses’ blessing, I can fault neither man. But it all feels gross.' … [Read more...] about To tank or not to tank: a Sabres fan’s lament

'“I came with the mentality I’m going to soak everything in,” Reinhart said Monday. “I feel I’ve learned more than I can ever imagine from all the veteran guys here, and I’m going to keep trying to learn every day from them.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart will start with Sabres

'“You’ve got to make decisions,” Nolan said Monday. “You say, ‘Hey, this is our leadership,’ and you go ahead with it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nolan will reveal captain, assistants today

'Grigorenko, still one of the organization’s top prospects, and Dalpe, signed in mid-July as a depth forward, were assigned to the Rochester Americans on Monday. Dalpe, a fifth-year right winger, officially will join the Amerks if he clears waivers at noon on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send two to Amerks

'Could the rebuilding club use a nine-game trial on two teenagers?“We can’t predict that far ahead,” Nolan said following practice inside the First Niagara Center. “They’re definitely here for the next nine minutes.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart earns roster spot … for now

'“I think it was a great experience (playing in the NHL last year),” he said. “I just tried to work hard (in training camp). I did my best and I’m still here, so maybe I’m going to be here. Hopefully, good things will happen.”' … [Read more...] about Russian defenceman and Knights’ property can play nine games with Buffalo

'Grigorenko has three goals and five assists in 43 career games with Buffalo. He had started each of the past two seasons with the Sabres before being demoted both times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote Grigorenko, Dalpe to AHL Rochester

'The Sabres practiced Monday with 23 players, which is the NHL limit they must reach by 5 p.m. ET Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign F Grigorenko

'Reinhart and defenseman Nikita Zadorov are each eligible to play in nine NHL games before their contracts kick in. They can be returned to their junior clubs before then and Nolan didn’t want to predict how many games either would play with the Sabres this year.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart to make NHL debut Thursday night

'A quick look at some key points for the next couple of days...' … [Read more...] about Regular-season mode is in effect for Sabres

'“I like the team to come in and make the playoffs. The expectation is to do that. Whatever way I can help, wherever the coaching staff finds a need for me to fill, I’ll do that.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta offers shared playoff experience

'“As a coach and as a player, the one thing I already know is to compete and to work and to win. I’m not looking at the draft, and I’m quite sure the players on the team ain’t looking at the draft.”' … [Read more...] about To win or not to win is the question for Sabres

'The Sabres were on the defensive from the moment the puck dropped last year. They allowed the first goal in 51 of their 82 games. Their goal differential of minus-91 was the worst in the NHL since 2006. The Sabres allowed 34.4 shots per game, third worst in the league, and they took the fewest at 26.3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should be better but there’s a long way to go

'The Sabres own the first-round picks of the New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues. If the Isles miss the playoffs, a legitimate possibility, the Sabres could end up with the first and second overall picks via the draft lottery. That’s a winning combination if there ever was one.' … [Read more...] about High NHL draft pick would create delicious scenarios

'Losing is not acceptable. Trying to lose is worse. And that’s even with the likelihood that McDavid is the next Sidney Crosby or Eichel is the next Jonathan Toews.' … [Read more...] about Tank? Come on. Have a little dignity