Archives for 2014

Lightning-Sabres preview (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning-Sabres Preview (AP) Tampa Bay Lightning (40-24-9) at Buffalo Sabres (20-45-8) (The Sports Network) Lightning try to extend point streak against Sabres (NHL.com) Bolts Play Buffalo In First Of Back-to-Backs (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'“Unfortunately, in Buffalo the guys get in a position where it wears on you — your confidence is lower,” Miller said. “When things start to go wrong, it’s almost a here-we-go-again type of thing.”' … [Read more...] about After Years in Buffalo, Goalie Is Atop League in St. Louis

'''It was an honor for me to play for this organization, and this is something I'll never forget,'' Hasek said. ''The Sabres are always staying in my heart.''' … [Read more...] about Hasek enjoying retirement in return to Buffalo

'"In the media I guess sometimes we blow things way out of proportion and make it look worse than it really was, and it wasn't that much. People have disagreements all the time."' … [Read more...] about Hasek, Nolan have ‘nice talk’ in first conversation since falling out 17 years ago

'"He mentally and physically intimidated you," said St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock, who beat Hasek in the 1999 Cup final with the Stars. "I think there were games that you knew you were never going to score on him, and I think it was very discouraging at times. I think that's a great quality. I'd never seen the guy quit on a puck, I'd never seen the guy give up on … [Read more...] about Hasek’s place in NHL goaltending history is finally coming into focus

Amerks lose ninth straight (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sam Carrick scores winner as Marlies hand Americans ninth loss in a row (CP) Amerks lose ninth in a row (WGR-AM) Marlies double up Amerks, 4-2 (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It was very disheartening and very discouraging the way the guys came out,” Nolan said. “They didn’t even come out to play in that first period.”' … [Read more...] about Nolan sees lack of heart in dismal loss by Sabres

'The Amerks are winless in their last eight games and have fallen out of a playoff spot in the American Hockey League. They are in ninth place in the Western Conference, one point behind Rockford and Charlotte with 10 games remaining.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ call-ups leave Amerks a bit thin

Nashville Predators crush Buffalo Sabres 6-1 (Nashville Tennessean) Nashville Predators rookies celebrate first NHL goals (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Nashville Coverage

'Rasmus Ristolainen scored for Buffalo, which has lost 10 of its last 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Weber leads Predators to 6-1 win against Sabres

'Defenseman Tyler Myers was hurt in a 2-0 loss at Montreal on Tuesday, in his first game after missing five with an elbow injury. Forward Torrey Mitchell was also hurt at Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up 2 to fill injury-depleted lineup

'"Guys came out, and they didn't come out to play that first period," Buffalo head coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Nashville 6, Buffalo 1

'"The first period was totally unacceptable," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Predators halt home losing streak with 6-1 blowout

'Nashville took it to the Sabres right away, scoring four times in what proved to be a disasterous period for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Weber, Predators Pound Sabres 6-1

'The Sabres had two decent periods, but you can't be a total no-show for the first 20 minutes and you shouldn't have to wait for your coach to lay into you to play hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are a no show early