Archives for November 2014

'"I was lucky to get this goalie coach (Mitch Korn) who never really tried to change my style. But sometimes it was difficult to listen to people — like my style is not good," said Hasek, whose No. 39 will be retired Jan. 13 when the Sabres host Detroit. "I'm glad that I could prove that my style is good enough."' … [Read more...] about Hasek was best because he was himself

'Consider what transpired as the Sabres won consecutive games for the first time this season...'. … [Read more...] about Brian Gionta’s first goals lead Sabres past Sharks

'Scott has made his six appearances memorable. He scored his third NHL goal in his season debut, flattened the Islanders’ Mikhail Grabovski in his second game and earned a two-game suspension for his role in a brawl in his fifth appearance.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres tough guy John Scott enjoying time with Sharks

San Jose Sharks lose road trip finale to Buffalo Sabres 4-1 (San Jose Mercury News) Arturs Irbe dresses for Buffalo Sabres in game against Sharks (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks embarrassed by league-worst Sabres (CSN Bay Area) Sharks at Sabres Infographic (SJSharks.com) Photo gallery (SJSharks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s San Jose Coverage

'"It was a big relief," said Gionta, who signed with Buffalo in free agency last summer. "It's been a long time. It weighs on you a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Gionta scores 2 in Sabres’ 4-1 win over Sharks

'Neuvirth was making the splits after stopping Justin Braun's shot with 2:41 left, when Sabres teammate Tyler Ennis crashed into the goalie. Ennis knocked the puck across the crease, but the goal was disallowed because the referee ruled Braun interfered with Neuvirth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Neuvirth injured in 1st period

'Sabres assistant GM Mark Jakubowski and head athletic trainer Tim Macre, who also live south of Buffalo, were also unable to attend the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Kaleta snowed-in for game vs Sharks

'"We didn't let our emotions get away from us and lose the game," Gionta said of his team's composure.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, San Jose 1

'"You've got to do it yourself," the Sabres right winger said. "It's one of those games where you can certainly get lulled to sleep pretty quick or lose that energy. You've got to create from within and I thought we did a good job of that."' … [Read more...] about Gionta scores twice in Sabres’ win

'This was a game where the team did the small things well throughout. Whether it was Stafford or Gionta or Flynn or Ennis or Strachan or Weber, when you go the extra mile, you can win hockey games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres now have two straight wins

'“That’s one thing ... they talk about Gionta’s lack of scoring before, but the one thing he has been really bringing to the forefront is his leadership, and those type of things that happen to us, he’s the first one to say, just keep going, keep going, keep going,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “That line (Gionta, Flynn and Torrey Mitchell) tonight I thought was our best line … [Read more...] about Gionta leads Sabres past Sharks; Neuvirth injured

'Irbe ended up signing a professional try-out contract, strapped on a pair of Enroth’s pads, put on a glove and blocker that used to belong to Ryan Miller and was given a helmet from parts unknown.' … [Read more...] about Irbe dresses in 1st NHL game since 2004 in Sabres victory

'“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