Archives for November 15, 2014

'“When you play hockey, you never think about it,” Hasek said in the Great Hall. “You play hockey to win the game, to win the last game of the season or win the game for your country. That’s what hockey’s about. Once you retire, then you start to think about it."' … [Read more...] about Hasek says he was born to be a goaltender

'Buffalo has a 24-64-12 record in those 100 games. But look deeper than that and you’ll find the Sabres have incredibly won just 12 times in regulation the last two seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ past 100 games paint a sorry picture

'“The response is not what I expected,” said Nolan, who didn’t specifically name Hodgson and Stewart. “I expected a little bit more frustration, a little bit more anger. It’s like we’re just OK with it, and we can’t be OK with it. You got to want it.' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan still searching right Sabres line combinations, frustrated with Cody Hodgson and Chris Stewart

'Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers added: “It’s pretty special, not only for R.J., but to see what he’s gone through, he fought out of it and was a fighter throughout the whole experience. It’s a pretty special moment for the whole organization.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players excited to have Rick Jeanneret back: ‘A pretty special moment for the whole organization’

'But what is becoming an open question, ladies and gentlemen, is how big the smoking crater is going to be here. Philadelphia 76ers big?' … [Read more...] about It’ll take more than Connor McDavid to fix these Sabres

Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) It'll take more than Connor McDavid to fix these Sabres (Toronto Star) Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres: Saturday NHL game preview (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs-Sabres Preview (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (9-6-2) at Buffalo Sabres (3-13-2) (The Sports Network) Maple Leafs look to bounce back vs. struggling Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'"He was a schoolteacher. He taught people and he empowered people. He empowered me but way more people than just me. I've always been surprised in the job that he's had how much time he has had for people. He's always taken the time. For him to put out a message, is what he's about and it certainly doesn't surprise me."' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray knows his uncle Bryan Murray is a fighter

'"That was tough for everyone in our locker room and it still bothers me when I think about it," Hasek said on Friday afternoon when asked about the infamous, triple-overtime goal by Brett Hull of Dallas that eliminated the Sabres in Game 6 of the 1999 Stanley Cup final. The toe of Hull's skate was in the crease, which should have nullified the goal based on strict rules that … [Read more...] about Hasek talks Hall of Fame; No Goal

'At 22-years-old, the Swedish forward is getting to the age where there isn’t much more room to grow. That does not mean that what you’ve seen in the NHL is all he can be, rather that he won’t make many more improvements in major areas such as skating, intelligence and strength. So we should not project him to make strides in these areas going forward.' … [Read more...] about Will Larsson be in the Sabres’ long term plans?

'“The time seems right to slowly begin transitioning back to work,” Jeanneret said. “My doctors have told me I’m cancer-free and I’m feeling well enough to get back in the booth, even if it’s only on a limited basis for the time being. The kindness and well-wishes from everyone, especially Sabres fans and the Western New York community, has been overwhelming and I’m truly … [Read more...] about Jeanneret returns to the booth on Saturday

Rochester Amerks top Toronto Marlies (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks end skid with 6-1 rout over Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 6-1 to Americans (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage