Archives for October 2014

'"That's the thing about this kind of group," said Deslauriers. "We know we don't have all the skills to win 7-0, or something like that, but I think all the boys want to work and we want to change something here for the team and the city."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense turns quickly

'"We're a tough team," Nolan said. "If we're going to win any games, that's the way we're going to have to win them. It's going to be low-scoring games; it's going to take some ugly goals. It's going to hit somebody and bounce. You might be able to tap it in, like Deslauriers' goal. It was a floater to the net, just became available in front of the net. We're not going to be a … [Read more...] about Sabres score two in third period, top slumping Sharks

'“We just wanted to change it up a little bit at the end. Just to get their minds off the constant pressure they were throwing at us,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “It worked.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sustain success in San Jose

Amerks fall to Adirondack (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rookies lead the way for Flames (Glen Falls Post Star) Photo gallery (Glen Falls Post Star) Amerks fall to Flames, 7-3, to close out weekend home-and-home series (Amerks.com) Flames 7 Americans 3 (AdirondackFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Not much was expected from the Sabres this season, and so far they’ve delivered in extraordinary fashion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres desperate to find the net, get some wins

Sabres-Sharks Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (1-7-0) at San Jose Sharks (4-3-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres hope to continue success vs. Sharks (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage

'Nolan said Reinhart will play against the Sharks on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake up lines in San Jose

Rochester Amerks sink Adirondack Flames (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Adirondack Flames remain winless on road (Glen Falls Post Star) Grigorenko, Armia, shine in Amerks' win (WGR-AM) Grigorenko, Armia lead Amerks to 4-1 win over Adirondack (Amerks.com) Flames 1 Americans 4 (AdirondackFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s frustrating,” said Sabres right wing Chris Stewart, who had a game-high seven shots. “It’s three games and no goals, and that’s a big problem. Especially against teams like this, you’ve got to score goals."' … [Read more...] about Kings press advantage over Sabres

'“He’s pretty honest,” Jordan Nolan said Thursday. “He’s pretty black and white, but he’s also always pushing me to get better and always there to support me if I have something to talk about. If I’m not working hard, that’s his main thing. He’ll let me know.”' … [Read more...] about Like father, like son for Nolans

Kings earn fifth straight win with 2-0 shutout of Buffalo Sabres (Los Angeles Times) What we learned from the Kings' 2-0 victory over the Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Quick, Kings have little trouble with Sabres (Orange County Register) Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings blank Buffalo Sabres and make a bit of team history (Torrance Daily Breeze) It’s Nolan vs. Nolan as Los … [Read more...] about Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage

'"Our last couple of games, our effort has been a lot better," Ted Nolan said. "Everything starts with work. The first five or six games, the effort wasn't there. And now the last couple of games, the effort is there."' … [Read more...] about Quick sets shutout mark, LA Kings beat Sabres 2-0

'The Sabres, meanwhile, continue to struggle on the young season. Buffalo has lost four straight, including seven of eight games overall, and it has been shutout in three of the last four.' … [Read more...] about Los Angeles 2, Buffalo 0

'Buffalo's lone victory was a 4-3 decision over the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct. 14. Since then, the Sabres were shut out three times. They managed a goal in a 4-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night. They also are 0-for-27 on power plays, failing to score on three occasions against Los Angeles.' … [Read more...] about Quick blanks Sabres, set Kings’ shutout record

'The Sabres certainly did not fold in the third period, as they put forth a strong effort with multiple shots on Jonathan Quick. Two mid-period power play opportunities put some pressure on LA, but Quick was equal to the task, including a fantastic pad stop on Tyler Myers as he ripped one from the slot. Not much action for the rest of the period however, as the Kings defense … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall in LA 2-0