Archives for November 2014

'"On the plus side, the first time we've scored three goals in a long time," Nolan said. "But we need more than spurts, we need great goaltending every night. We need three or four lines going every night. We need six defensemen going every night. A game like tonight, we had maybe one line and two defensemen going."' … [Read more...] about Niederreiter’s first hat trick powers Wild past Sabres

'“It was pretty wild,” Zemgus Girgensons, who scored for Buffalo during that sequence said. “You don’t get to see that often but it’s hockey. That’s why when it was 4-2, you can’t give up. You can score that many goals in that short a period of time. We just had to keep after that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, wild combine for 3 goals in 17 seconds in 1st period

'“To look at this whole year and reflect on it, it kind of went by as a whirlwind tour,” Nolan said at Braemar Arena. “But I’m certainly relishing this moment to help contribute in a small way to help turn this organization around.”' … [Read more...] about One year in, Nolan relishes role in Sabres’ rebuilding

'“I’m itching and chomping at the bit to get in there and help my teammates,” Kaleta told reporters before Nolan made his announcement. “Whenever they need me or call on me, of course I’ll be ready.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta ready to hit the ice

Gameday preview: Buffalo at Wild (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Game against Sabres might be just the remedy (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Wild fans can't be blamed if they are doubting Thomas these days (KSTP-AM) Sabres-Wild Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (3-12-2) at Minnesota Wild (7-7-0) (The Sports Network) Wild, Sabres try to end slumps (NHL.com) Gameday: Wild vs. Buffalo … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Minnesota Coverage

'The incident obviously bothered the young winger. He said, “I went to bed and thought about it, I’m not that kind of player and it’s disappointing what happened, but now it’s a new day. I got caught in the moment and I’m not that kind of player, I don’t want to hurt nobody, it’s about being mature as a young player and trying to make the big steps and I think a took a couple … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Deslauriers regrets spearing incident

'The surgery required doctors to insert three plates and 14 screws into the right side of Kaleta’s face. He’s had to retrain his facial muscles and said he’s still had trouble adjusting to some lighting because the incision was made near his right eyelid.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta set to return Thursday

Adam heats up (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres definitely were hot about some things in this one, particular a late hit by Ian Cole on Tyler Ennis in the second period. Cole pushed Ennis hard into the end boards after Ennis took a shot and every Sabre on the ice converged in the Blues’ zone with 6:49 to go.' … [Read more...] about Blues top Sabres in blowout, 6-1

'“I had a great opportunity to come back to the Blues on a chance to win. Now I’ve got a chance to win the Stanley Cup here. Especially when you get into your early 30s, you definitely want that to happen.”' … [Read more...] about Ott excited about chance to play for the Cup

Lehtera's hat trick leads Blues to win (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Gunnarsson is still getting adjusted (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Lehtera’s natural hat trick spurs Blues to big win over Sabres (Belleville News Democrat) Blues take pride in their military ties on Veterans Day (Belleville News Democrat) Blues' … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'"The way we started was probably one of the best periods that we played so far this season," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "Unfortunate incident at the end but overall I thought we had our moments and we're still learning and we're still growing."' … [Read more...] about Lehtera’s hat trick leads Blues past Sabres 6-1

'"We have to see what is working and what gave us success in that first period and put a full game together," Sabres captain Brian Gionta said.' … [Read more...] about St. Louis 6, Buffalo 1

'The Blues did finally get three goals from other players, in the final 3:22 of the game, two by left winger Joakim Lindstrom, after Sabres' left winger Nicolas Deslauriers was assessed a major penalty and a match penalty for spearing Tarasenko. The other goal came from center David Backes.' … [Read more...] about Lehtera hat trick leads Blues past struggling Sabres

'Just like the penalty in the 2nd period, a goal was scored, but this time it was the Sabres Tyler Ennis who netted one on the power play, set up a beautiful assist from Matt Moulson. The Sabres would generate a few more quality shots, but after Nic Deslaurier took a 5 minute match penalty for spearing with a little more than 5 minutes left, St Louis controlled play and put … [Read more...] about Sabres Collapse Late, Fall 6-1 to Blues