Archives for December 2014

'Hodgson has two points all year. There’s an assist Oct. 14 at Carolina and a goal Oct. 25 at San Jose. He has no points for 16 straight games even though he has pretty much played a regular shift in all of them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hodgson gets a shot of confidence

'“He had that presence about him. But at the same time, he was the biggest gentleman. Down to earth, knew your name, took time for you. Engaged with you. Didn’t blow you off. He was really connected when you talked to him. The times we spent with him and his wife behind the scenes were pretty special.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta, Gorges pay tribute to Beliveau

'“I think the last year and a half I’ve really figured out how to approach different situations,” Myers said Wednesday inside the First Niagara Center. “The big thing is just getting on an even keel. I think it’s helped out a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Myers playing big minutes, looking like star again

'“What a great number to wear,” Gorges said Wednesday. “I got to meet him, and of all the guys I met in Montreal, he was always the one that stood out in my mind as, ‘This is who you should strive to be, this guy right here.’ I thought it would be something that could remind me every day when I come in, you see that No. 4. ‘Oh yeah, that’s right, Mr. Jean Beliveau, and he did … [Read more...] about Jean Beliveau still greatly influences Sabres’ Josh Gorges

Lightning-Sabres Thursday night preview (Tampa Bay Times) Sabres-Lightning Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (9-14-2) at Tampa Bay Lightning (17-6-3) (The Sports Network) Surging Sabres try for back-to-back wins vs. Lightning (NHL.com) Lightning look for revenge against Sabres in rematch (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Watching Schaller play he probably looks like he’s more apt to be that good bottom six forward than Johan Larsson. The centerman knows how he can stay in the NHL, “Yes, I know my role here and I think if I keep playing it, I’ll get a chance to play for this team fulltime hopefully.” As far as how he’s played, Schaller has been happy with his first two NHL games, “It’s been a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Schaller fit right in before being sent down

'Will they win too many? They could, but I'm not too worried.' … [Read more...] about Sabres on the warpath? What happened?

'“This team has persevered through a lot of stuff,” coach Ted Nolan said. “We got booed off the ice a couple times. It didn’t feel too good. They just worked and worked and it’s great to see them have some rewards for it.”' … [Read more...] about Soaring Sabres take off for 2-game Florida road trip

Matt Hackett may rejoin Amerks soon (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks' McCabe, Cassidy reunited in Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“The one thing we are doing is we’re getting better and working on certain things,” said coach Ted Nolan. “Part of getting better is that resilience to keep going, keep going. You never know what’s going to happen.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres bottle up Lightning

'“My Twitter has been blowing up with the Latvian people,” Girgensons said after Buffalo’s 2-1 shootout win over Tampa Bay. “I’m definitely surprised. I still find it funny. As I’ve said, we just have the best fans in the world over there.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons’ fans rock the All-Star vote

'The 14th pick in 2012 has five goals and eight points in the last eight contests. He put Tyler Myers’ rebound high over Lightning goalie Evgeni Nabokov late.' … [Read more...] about Zemgus Girgensons clutch in Sabres’ shootout win over Lightning

'“He was going in,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said about McCormick. “We had to look at it. He’s still a little bit away.”' … [Read more...] about With Cody McCormick still sidelined, Sabres recall Tim Schaller

Sluggish Bolts get point but not win against Buffalo (Tampa Tribune) Rotating door in effect against Buffalo (Tampa Tribune) Lightning loses lead, shootout to Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Evgeni Nabokov still adjusting to being backup (Tampa Bay Times) Buffalo ends Lightning win streak in shootout (TampaBayLightning.com) Bolts don't play their game in loss to Sabres … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Lightning captain Steven Stamkos nearly settled it with 5 seconds left in regulation. Rounding into the left circle, Stamkos snapped a shot through a crowd and hit the far post. The puck caromed back off Enroth's shoulder and fell into the crease, where the goalie smothered it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stymie Lightning with 2-1 shootout win