Archives for 2014

'The four-point outing came against his old club, and against the player he was traded for, Cody Hodgson, who like Kassian was a former first-round draft pick.' … [Read more...] about Canucks come from behind to defeat Sabres

'Kassian racked up four assists while Shawn Matthias had a goal and two assists.' … [Read more...] about Kassian, Canucks Power Past Sabres 4-2

'"We did a good job in Edmonton, communicating and talking our way out of the zone," Ennis noted. "Tonight, we didn't do that and they won."' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose early lead

'"I thought I had it and, obviously, there was a hole," Lieuwen said. "I don't know what to tell you. That's obviously one that I feel I can obviously save. What a terrible night for that to go in."' … [Read more...] about Kassian’s 4 points help Canucks rally past Sabres

'“We did what we normally do, and that’s get ourselves in trouble by missing assignments and leaving the front of the net,” explained interim head coach Ted Nolan. “On two occasions our defensemen left the front of the net wide open and they capitalized on it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres waste quick start in loss to Canucks

Rochester Amerks shut out again (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters defeat Rochester Americans, 3-0 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks drop 3-0 decision to Lake Erie as road trip continues (Amerks.com) Monsters Blank Rochester 3-0 (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Back problems or not, it’s remarkable that two years after the trade, Kassian still can’t get off the third line and Hodgson still can’t stay on the first.' … [Read more...] about Two years after trade, Zack Kassian and Cody Hodgson both yet to deliver

'“I’ll do my best to not look at the back of their jerseys and just know what team they’re on. One puck at a time. That’s what I keep telling you guys and I’ll keep saying that because when I focus on that, that’s when I’m at my best.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres giving Lieuwen a ‘home’ start in Vancouver

'The Canucks have made the playoffs in 10 of the last 12 seasons, getting to Game Seven of the Cup final in 2011 before losing to Boston. They looked golden this year after going 10-1-2 in December, but are just 9-19-3 since the new year as the heat has squarely landed on Tortorella and General Manager Mike Gillis.' … [Read more...] about Canucks have plenty at stake

Two years after trade, Zack Kassian and Cody Hodgson both yet to deliver (Vancouver Province) Game Day (Vancouver Sun) Sabres-Canucks Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (20-42-8) at Vancouver Canucks (32-20-10) (The Sports Network) Daniel Sedin to return as Canucks host Sabres (NHL.com) Tale of the tape (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage

'Ted Nolan said, “We’re trying something different, he was feeling really good and then goes on the ice and doesn’t feel very well and then he felt good so we put him on the ice and the same thing, so we’ll try to keep him off until he feels maybe over 100 percent and then we’ll put him back on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Nuevirth not progressing. Lieuwen will start

'The way Compher is playing during his first year for the University of Michigan should excite you about his future.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Compher flourishing

'“If you know John Scott, he’s that kind of guy,” Conacher said after the game. “He’s a character guy. I wasn’t surprised he was the one to give me his helmet. I’m sure I’ll get a couple pictures and tweets of me with that picture of it three sizes too big."' … [Read more...] about ‘Conehead’ Conacher goes viral

'“We're two different players trying to make a career out of hockey,” Kassian noted. “That's what it is. Like I've said before, I wish him all the best and I know he wishes me all the best. Now I just need to keep on improving.”' … [Read more...] about Zack Kassian insists he’s not in competition with Cody Hodgson

'The good thing about rock bottom is that things can only get better, and indeed, in Buffalo, there are reasons for hope. Ownership is stable and determined to succeed with Pegula writing the checks.' … [Read more...] about SI.com NHL fan misery rankings: No. 3 Buffalo Sabres