Archives for October 2014

'“It’s always nice to get the first one to start off the year. Other years it’s come a little quicker,” Hodgson said with a smile. “But it’s a nice feeling to help the team win. That’s the biggest thing. It’s good to end the road trip on the right note.”' … [Read more...] about Hodgson looks to raise shots on goal

'“It was tough. I was watching the game with some family and obviously you never want to see that,” Marcus Foligno said. “You see it with other players, but it’s different when it’s a family member and your brother. … That was just a freak accident the way he went into the linesman. It was a non-dangerous play that turned scary. Happy that he’s OK.' … [Read more...] about Foligno unnerved seeing brother get hurt

'“Playing seven and a half, eight years in Montreal, playing against Toronto all those Saturday nights, talking about the history, talking about the rivalry, being a part of it for so long, I didn’t feel like it would’ve been fair to Toronto,” Gorges said inside the First Niagara Center. “Could I have been that same player? Would I have been that same player for them that I was … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gorges just couldn’t see himself in Leafs’ blue and white

'The Sabres are essentially stashing the rookie because he doesn’t have a release to play in junior from the Russian club that owns his rights.' … [Read more...] about Michal Neuvirth set to start again in net; Nikita Zadorov could play soon

'Some Sabres get emails urging them to tank, while forward Patrick Kaleta had a fan tell that to him face-to-face. Such is the attraction of landing the Erie Otters’ junior superstar McDavid first overall at the draft next June, even with the perils of the NHL lottery system.' … [Read more...] about McDavid sweepstakes a ‘double-edged sword’ for Sabres

McDavid sweepstakes a 'double-edged sword' for Sabres (Toronto Sun) Game Day: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs: Tuesday NHL game preview (Toronto Star) Sabres-Maple Leafs Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (2-7-0) at Toronto Maple Leafs (3-4-1) (The Sports Network) Maple Leafs, Sabres look to get offense going (NHL.com) Keys To The Game: … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'OK, makes sense, so why the change? Nolan said, “Last game we put in Neuvirth, it was back to back games and all of a sudden he came out and had a great game so, it’s not that we’ve given up on Jhonas, it’s just it’s the hot goaltender right now so you’ve got to go with him."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres turn to Neuvirth

'“He certainly earned the right to start the season. Jhonas played well throughout the whole training camp and certainly deserved that right. And he’s continued to play well,” Nolan said. “The [Anaheim] game [on Wednesday], we put in Neuvirth because we just felt back-to-back games and then all of a sudden, he came out and had a great game."' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth earns another start

'The Sabres learned a few things – good and bad – during their six-day trip through California. They know they don’t have the skill to beat elite clubs such as Anaheim and Los Angeles, but they can at least compete if they bring an effort.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ hard work pays off with a win

'“It’s different,” Foligno said in SAP Center. “When you’re on the wing, you’re mostly on the wall, protecting your side of the ice. When you’re center, you’re kind of all over. You’re protecting both sides, and you’re up and down.' … [Read more...] about Foligno to center, Hodgson back to wing

Sharks lose to Buffalo, drop fourth straight (San Jose Mercury News) Can things get any worse for Sharks than that Buffalo loss? (San Jose Mercury News) Photo gallery (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks fall to Sabres, losing streak at 4 (San Francisco Chronicle) Sharks need to 'look in the mirror' after loss to Sabres (CSN Bay Area) Instant Replay: Sharks falter in third, fall … [Read more...] about Sunday’s San Jose Coverage

'"The last three games in particular, our work ethic is improving," Sabres' coach Ted Nolan said. "As a result our play is getting better. One thing we learned, hopefully, is if you work, good things happen. That's the way we're going to have to win this season."' … [Read more...] about Hodgson helps Sabres beat Sharks 2-1

'"It's a huge win for me and everybody on this team. We worked really hard for this," Neuvirth offered.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, San Jose 1

'"If we're going to win any games, that's the way we're going to have to win them," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "It's going to be low scoring games, it's going to take some ugly goals."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know way to win in San Jose

'Michal Neuvirth stood tall in net, stopping 29 shots while his counterpart, Stalock, made 13 saves. The win marked Buffalo's seventh straight over San Jose, dating back to January 23, 2010. The Sabres have one more stop to make before heading home. Buffalo will visit Toronto on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Hear the call on WGR 550 with Dan Dunleavy and Rob Ray.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Edge Sharks 2-1