Archives for November 18, 2014

'“It’s just a case of getting the chances,” Girgensons said Monday. “Playing with Moulson and Ennis has opened up a lot of ice and given us a lot of opportunities to score. There’s a time where you can catch the other team off their guard, a little bit flat-footed. You can really get some good opportunities that way and that’s what I’ve been doing.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons leading Sabres’ offensive revival

'The Buffalo Sabres have pretty much made the call on the 19-year-old Zadorov staying with their defense corps, as he reaches his ninth game of the season tonight against San Jose. His 10th game would be Thursday against the New York Rangers and that would kick in the first-year of his entry-level contract. “I try not to assume, but I’m more than positive he’s earned his keep,” … [Read more...] about Zadorov looks like he’ll stay put

'“I was very lucky,” Hasek said. “I was lucky to be traded from Chicago to Buffalo. I became a starting goalie, had support of the organization. Then later to play on the Detroit Red Wings team with so many Hall of Famers, I have no regrets with what I’ve done through my career.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre ‘Dominator’ Hasek inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

'“Those players lead the way for you,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said Monday. “It took us a little while to find ours, but it looks like we got one going pretty good right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally have goal scoring and top line

'“He was benched and scratched at the rookie camp at Traverse City,” Nolan said. “So no one gave him the benefit of the doubt of making this team. We worked at it. We worked with him. Things are really working out.”' … [Read more...] about Nikita Zadorov will stay in Buffalo

Sharks-Sabres Preview (AP) San Jose Sharks (10-8-2) at Buffalo Sabres (4-13-2) (The Sports Network) Sabres turn back to Neuvirth against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage

'Hasek said some of the best years of his life were in Buffalo because of the support from the owners, coaches and the players in the organization. He thanked people behind the scenes who "focused on the little things so we could focus on the big things."' … [Read more...] about Hasek loved playing against the game’s best

'“Good forwards, I guess?” he said, laughing after practice at First Niagara Center on Monday. “I think three of my four assists, I’ve probably had from my own zone so it’s not like I’m making backdoor passes. I’m getting pucks out. The point the other night, it’s a shorthanded goal.' … [Read more...] about Strachan has productive night on top pair