Archives for November 28, 2014

'“We’re from a blue-collar town, we have to have that blue-collar approach in everything we do. Even if you’re a highly skilled player, that skilled player can still work his skill to his maximum and that’s what we have to do for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek consistent, gritty play

'“I have to be smart, and if I do come back and play, first of all I don’t want to put my team in jeopardy,” Gorges said. “If I’m not effective, I’m only hurting my team. At the same time I have to make sure I don’t go too early where I’m out for another two or three weeks again, which is counterproductive. As much as I want to be back, we’ve got to be smart at the same time.”' … [Read more...] about Myers, Gorges may play soon

'How much longer can Nolan keep playing Benoit, a team-worst minus-13 with zero points, and Meszaros?' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense slowly improving, still mistake-prone

'“I got to be smart and make sure if I do come back and play, first of all, I don’t put my team in jeopardy,” Gorges said. “If I’m not effective, I’m only hurting my team. At the same time, I have to make sure I don’t go too early where something happens and I’m out for another two or three weeks.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Myers ’50-50′ for Friday, Josh Gorges getting closer to returning

Canadiens vs. Sabres preview (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens-Sabres Preview (AP) Montreal Canadiens (16-6-1) at Buffalo Sabres (6-14-2) (The Sports Network) Eastern Conference-leading Canadiens visit Sabres (NHL.com) Game Preview: Canadiens @ Sabres (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

Jets rookie Adam Lowry suspended one game for hit from behind in Buffalo (Winnipeg Sun) Lowry to miss one game (Winnipeg Free Press) NHL suspends Stars' Garbutt, Jets' Lowry (AP) NHL suspends Garbutt, Lowry for separate incidents (The Sports Network) Jets' Lowry suspended one game for boarding (The Sports Xchange) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'They outscored the Jets 1-0, outshot their opponent 10-7 in the final 20 minutes and came close to tying the game in the dying seconds on a wrist shot by Zemgus Girgensons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to build on positive 3rd period

Amerks talk a good game, but aren't delivering (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage