Archives for 2014

'After adjusting to the league his first two years, Kea burst onto the scene last year with 22 goals and 26 assists to shatter his career marks, and he had 22 goals and 27 assists this year, despite missing 10 games with a broken hand.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres sign Saginaw Spirit forward Justin Kea to entry-level contract

'Leino had not scored a goal all season in regulation and has been the subject of catcalls in Buffalo, but drew a roar of approval with his shootout tally.' … [Read more...] about Ennis, Leino lead Sabres to 3-2 win over Devils

'Leino used a heavy wrister to beat Cory Schneider before Nathan Lieuwen made a right-pad save on Mike Sislo's backhand attempt for the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, New Jersey 2 (SO)

'Much-maligned Buffalo left winger Ville Leino scored in a shootout, lifting the Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Devils, who fell to 0-11 in shootouts this season.' … [Read more...] about Leino scores in shootout as Sabres down Devils

'Ville Leino, who has yet to score an official goal for the Sabres, provided the shootout winner for Buffalo on Tuesday in a 3-2 victory over the Devils. Nathan Lieuwen stopped seven of nine New Jersey shooters and made 33 saves overall.' … [Read more...] about Leino’s SO Winner Lifts Sabres Over Devils 3-2

'A much more determined effort in the third to break the Devils trap. They weren't willing to fight through it in the first 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about The Devils take the fun out of it

'Tyler Ennis scored twice in regulation and again in the shootout for the Sabres, and goalie Nathan Lieuwen made 33 saves through 65 minutes and seven more in the tiebreaker for his first NHL win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop Devils to 0-11 in shootouts

'“Not only was it back-and-forth, but I had a ‘Welcome to the NHL’ moment when Jagr came down on me for that one,” Lieuwen said. “I had a chance to win the game and I think I was a little too excited about what was happening. But then we managed to get the extra point after that, so it was good.”' … [Read more...] about Lieuwen earns 1st victory in shootout win over Devils

'Kea (6'4", 210 lbs., 2/7/94) recently completed his fourth season with the Saginaw Spirit (OHL) by logging career-best totals in goals (22), assists (27), points (49) and plus-minus (+14) through 58 games played. He added four points (1+3) in the Spirit’s five-game playoff series against the Erie Otters.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lock up Kea to ELC

Struggling Amerks receive some help (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We have to get him better players,” Murray said Monday while announcing Nolan’s contract extension. “It doesn’t take a genius to figure that out.”' … [Read more...] about Next step: Improve roster Murray impressed by coach’s work

'In Nolan, however, fans have someone they can trust. We’ll see about Tim Murray, who gets the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise. I’ve been inclined to watch what the Sabres do rather than listen to what they say, a residual effect from previous regimes and validated by current executives.' … [Read more...] about Nolan’s deal is a victory for honesty

'“It’s something to do with your eyes and you started seeing lights and shapes, and your eyes have a delay,” Leino said. “It took me a couple days. I couldn’t really focus much because your eyes are delayed, so you talk to someone and you don’t realize you’re talking to him because your eyes fall away."' … [Read more...] about Leino expected back in lineup

'“Just that kind of a respect knowing, ‘OK, I’m going to get this opportunity and he’s going to give me this chance,’ I grabbed it,” Stafford said inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s game against the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Respect shown to players helped Ted Nolan earn contract extension from Sabres

Devils preview: Tuesday, April 1 at Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils-Sabres Preview (AP) New Jersey Devils (32-28-15) at Buffalo Sabres (20-45-9) (The Sports Network) Sabres try to play spoiler against Devils (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage