Archives for November 25, 2014

'“Everything comes from how he works,” said captain Brian Gionta, who plays on Mitchell’s right side while Brian Flynn skates on the left. “He’s good all over the ice, whether it’s D-zone or not. The night against San Jose, he’s making good plays in the D-zone and it leads to a two-on-one for a goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mitchell earns his way to center stage

'“I just developed a lot of respect for him, the way he developed us coaching and the way he handled the players in the room,” Myers said. “Pat was a huge influence in the hockey world, a major icon. His passing, I’m sure, is going to affect a lot of people.”' … [Read more...] about Hodgson, Myers have fond Quinn memories

'“Last game was almost like a statement game,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said Monday. “He really wanted to get in there. He wanted to do something well, and he certainly did."' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth making strong bid to regain No. 1 job

'“He was a big reason why we were the last Canadian team to win,” Ennis said. “He was really nice to us young kids who were all intimidated because he was such a good head coach in the NHL, and we didn’t know what to expect.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres have special memories of Pat Quinn; Michal Neuvirth ready to return

'“In the last couple weeks, things have slowly started turning. And when you get wins through your work and you see the results, it makes you believe a little bit more,” Nolan said. “Right now, the guys are feeling good about themselves. They’ve got good spirits and now we’ve just got to learn to keep it going.”' … [Read more...] about Secondary scoring, strong goaltending fueling winning streak