Archives for November 30, 2014

'“He does a lot of the little things that help you win games,” Keefe continued. “He's a unique player for our team, combining size, speed, physicality and his approach to playing the game.”' … [Read more...] about Dupuy couldn’t be more excited

'Watching Girgensons, who will turn 21 in January, for even just a few shifts shows that there's no tanking in his game. There's no acceptance of defeat. And as the Sabres continually find ways to win of late, even if it looks to be a fleeting streak, Girgensons is one of the guys logging the big minutes.' … [Read more...] about Meet Zemgus Girgensons, the Buffalo Sabres’ tank-buster

'The Sabres, meanwhile, finished November 6-6-1 and are 7-7-2 overall after their 1-7 start. This was a game they would have certainly lost in October.' … [Read more...] about Enroth stars as Sabres beat Montreal again

'While Girgensons’ all-star bid is probably premature this year, it’s not likely to stay that way for long. Sabres coach Ted Nolan, who directed Girgensons and the Latvian team in the Sochi Olympics, knows his star is joining the likes of current Buffalo goaltending coach Arturs Irbe and longtime NHL defenseman Sandis Ozolinsh as icons from Latvia.' … [Read more...] about Latvian voter turnout helping Girgensons

Sabres hand Habs third-straight loss (Montreal Gazette) Another day at the office for Gallagher (Montreal Gazette) 'We have to battle harder, Pacioretty says (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens sign Gallagher to six-year contract extension (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The Enroth Wall (Le Journal de Montreal) Contract and a goal (Le Journal de … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage

'"We had the lead, we gave it away, but we stuck with it," said Gionta, who was met with a thundering cheer from the crowd during the singing of the national anthems. "It shows the maturity that the team is coming into in the way we're playing the game and the way we stick with things."' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Habs in shootout to sweep home-and-home series

'"Jhonas Enroth was great tonight. He made some timely stops," Flynn said. "If he saves five in a row, you need to win the game."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 3 (SO)

'"We battled hard," said right winger -- and former Canadiens captain -- Brian Gionta. "At times we got away from our game but we stuck with it. We got the lead in the third, gave it away and got behind, and we still stuck with it. I like the way our team's growing. Earlier in the year, we might have folded (but tonight) we stuck with it and found a way to win."' … [Read more...] about Flynn nets winner as Sabres defeat Canadiens in shootout

'The two teams traded quality scoring chances in the 4-on-4 overtime session, but neither could get past the goaltender. As a result, the game went to a shootout. Brian Flynn was the only player to score, to give the Sabres a 4-3 win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sweep Canadiens 4-3 in shootout

'Overall I’ve really liked the young pair of Rasmus Ristolainen and Nikita Zadorov, but they have a habit of drifting apart and it cost them a good chance again tonight. In the morning skate, Ted Nolan worked for a long time with Zadorov.' … [Read more...] about Enroth comes into Montreal on fire

'Schaller could be in the Sabres’ long-term bottom six plans – which, as you can see by the Edmonton Oilers’ struggles, are still very important. He can skate at the NHL level and has the intelligence.' … [Read more...] about Schaller call-up traces back to last season

'Of the eight prospects, four of them were second-round picks while Sam Reinhart, who was recently returned to the WHL after his nine-game stint, is a second overall pick. Both quantity and quality come to mind when assessing the Sabres’ prospect pool.' … [Read more...] about Dynamic group of forwards represent Buffalo Sabres at CHL level

'"I thought it was no way that was in, but like, you could see on the replay it was actually in," Enroth said. "I didn't even feel it on my stick when it first happened, so it's a great stuff that we have the goal cameras, I guess, and great job by the people in Toronto."' … [Read more...] about Flynn lifts Sabres past Canadiens in shootout

'“I think just in general, we’ve started to play a lot better so we’ve building off that. We feel more confident,” Flynn said. “Coming in here, after we beat them last night, we knew we were going to get their best so getting the win here, we realize if we play we’re capable, we can play with anyone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sweep home-and-home vs. Canadiens

'Schaller (11/16/90, 6'2", 206 lbs) joins the Sabres for his first career recall since he signed an entry-level NHL contract with the organization in April 2013 as an undrafted free agent. Schaller has 15 points (6+9) in 20 games for Rochester this season, including a five-point game (2+3) against Utica on November 21.' … [Read more...] about Schaller recalled from Rochester