Archives for 2014

'The Sabres' woes do not entirely reflect Nolan's coaching ability. He's been saddled with a team that's been beset by injuries and has traded away many of its key players over the past calendar year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign coach Nolan to 3-year extension

'Nolan took over as interim coach on Nov. 13 when the Sabres made wholesale changes following a 4-15-1 start. The team is 16-30-8 since and still has the worst record in the NHL at 20-45-9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make Nolan full-time coach

'Terms of the contract were not disclosed by the team, but several media outlets reported that it is a three-year deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres name Nolan full-time coach

'“I said back in November that it was a dream to be able to come back and coach the Sabres and that’s still true today,” Nolan said. “Hockey is my life and Buffalo is a special place for hockey. I’m excited by the challenge facing our team and our organization and I’m truly thankful to have this opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce extension for Nolan

'And until Nolan has a good group, that should be the approach. Through the next year-plus, appreciate that he is happy to be here and look for tea leaves to read. Then when the time comes - maybe three years from now - can can decide whether he is the right guy to lead this team to a Stanley Cup.' … [Read more...] about Is Ted Nolan right for the Sabres’ rebuild?

'“We are very happy to get this deal done and have Ted Nolan as our permanent head coach going forward,” Murray said. “Teddy has proven time and again that he is an exceptional leader, motivator and teacher. He is exactly what we need in a head coach for our hockey team and we’re confident in his ability to guide our players and turn this team around."' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan Named Head Coach; Signs Contract Extension

Grigorenko eager to help Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“The effort was there. You look at certain things,” said coach Ted Nolan. “… The bright light of Girgensons back in the lineup and Ristolainen too. Going forward you see some bright lights.”' … [Read more...] about Some young players sow seeds of hope for Sabres

'Grigorenko has dominated at major junior level, scoring 178 points over parts of three seasons with Quebec. He had 48 points in 28 games for the Remparts after his demotion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko reports to Rochester

'In order to carry over his junior game to the pros, the 6-foot-3 forward will have to play a harder-working game. As a Sabre, he struggled with back-checking and play in the corners. Amerks fans will be looking for improvements in those aspects of his game. That said, he could still be a helpful addition even if his grit hasn't gotten better. The Amerks are 11th in the AHL in … [Read more...] about Grigorenko assigned to Rochester

'Among their European and collegiate prospects, they have an extremely promising goalie, two top-notch NCAA defensemen who play vastly different styles, and four quality forwards, all of whom will have a chance to be significant contributors at the NHL level.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres have balanced group of prospects in NCAA and Europe

'Grigorenko appeared in 23 games for Quebec this season, recording 39 points (15+24) and six penalty minutes. Grigorenko collected points in 19 of the 23 games he played for Quebec, including 11 multi-point efforts. The 19-year-old also went on a late-season tear with 16 points in his last seven games. Grigorenko, who turns 20 on May 16, registered nine points (1+8) in Quebec's … [Read more...] about Next stop: Rochester

'A sellout crowd of 19,070 was lured into the building mostly by the pregame ceremonies to induct Dominik Hasek into the Sabres Hall of Fame. The fans undoubtedly walked out chattering about the bizarre goal credited to Buffalo winger Cory Conacher at 8:14 of the third period.' … [Read more...] about No give-and-take for the Sabres in OT loss

'The Sabres did a lot of winning with Hasek, but never won the Stanley Cup. I can’t blame him for wanting to escape a franchise that wouldn’t go all-out to win. It seems an act of mercy to set him free from the dysfunction to win two Cups in Detroit.' … [Read more...] about Hasek left great memories and part of himself in Buffalo

'“I’ve seen it a couple times, never live,” Stamkos said. “You see it on the highlights. I’m sure I’ll make them now and the un-top 10 but as soon as it went over our D’s stick I knew it had a pretty good chance to go in."' … [Read more...] about Stamkos can laugh about his hat trick