Archives for 2014

'But there is an essential reality: They traded arguably the three best players off what was already a last-place team. This is what bottoming out looks like. And make no mistake, this is now indisputably the least talented Sabres roster in the franchise's history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres team is all about the future now

Nashville Predators top Buffalo Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Shea Weber's wrist shot as nasty as his slapshot (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Nashville Coverage

'Hutton staved off a Buffalo attack that controlled possession and outshot Nashville 11-5 in the second period on the way to a 25-24 advantage for the game.' … [Read more...] about Predators too much for Sabres 4-1

'Drew Stafford scored the lone goal for the Sabres, losers in four of their last five. Jhonas Enroth allowed three goals on 23 shots in the setback.' … [Read more...] about Nashville 4, Buffalo 1

'"I think we didn't battle that hard," Enroth said. "We've got to battle harder."' … [Read more...] about Predators hand reeling Sabres third straight loss

'The loss sends Buffalo to its third straight defeat.' … [Read more...] about Weber, Predators Shut Down Sabres 4-1

'With the exception of the Ennis line Buffalo just looked slow all night. The other three lines let Nashville dictate how the game was going to be played.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have trouble with the Preds

'Predators forward Paul Gaustad, playing his first game in Buffalo since being traded by the Sabres on Feb. 27, 2012, scored an empty-net goal with 1:31 remaining.' … [Read more...] about Weber, Hutton help Predators to second win in row

'“At least we cut down our shot total tonight and when you cut down the shot total, sometimes you back off offensively,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. “But there was only one basically going and you’re not going to win too many games doing that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres allow 4 unanswered goals vs. Preds

Loss of Bagnall leaves hole for Amerksr (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“In L.A., I was there for two years and never got a chance, not even a sniff of having an exhibition game almost,” he said. “I’m here just after being traded and have played two games. It’s just unbelievable. I think the team is young but they work hard. I’m a hard-working guy just trying to finish my hits and take some shots and I think I fit pretty good here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Deslauriers enjoys debut and fresh start

'“We did talk about contract,” Nolan said last week. “Right now is not about my contract. It’s about the situation that just happened. It’s about what transpired in this organization, what happened to a very dear friend."' … [Read more...] about Nolan appears to be closing in on deal

'“It’s a little bit crazy,” Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder said about the recent changeover. “But you know what? Everyone is on the same page in here. They knew what it was all about. Everyone knew that anyone could be traded. …“In the long run, the future, it’s going to look pretty bright here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres ready to see what new roster and youngsters can do down the stretch

'“I guess he and Tim will be talking soon if (they haven’t) talked already,” Nolan said inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s game against the Nashville Predators. “It’s formalities and getting things ironed out and doing all the legal stuff. … We’ll leave it in their hands for now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Ted Nolan working out new contract

Preview: Nashville Predators at Buffalo Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Predators-Sabres Preview (AP) Nashville Predators (27-28-10) at Buffalo Sabres (19-37-8) (The Sports Network) Predators visit Sabres, go for two in a row (NHL.com) Preds close out back-to-back games in Buffalo (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Nashville Coverage