Archives for 2014

'''Back-to-back games this late in the season, it's tough for anybody,'' Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. ''For two nights in a row, it was really tough.''' … [Read more...] about Luongo gets shutout, 2-0 over Buffalo

'Acquired at the deadline from the Capitals, Michal Neuvirth made a splash in his debut with 42 saves for the Sabres, who lost for the second time in their last six.' … [Read more...] about Florida 2, Buffalo 0

'"They played us tight when we had the puck," Ehrhoff said. "(And) when you have to kill that many penalties (eight), it's tough. It takes a lot of energy. We didn't get enough offensive-zone time."' … [Read more...] about Luongo shuts out Sabres 2-0 in first game back with Panthers

'In the third Buffalo just could not get their game straight as they continued to take penalties giving Floridas 30th ranked Power Play numerous chances to improve their ranking.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall in Florida 2-0

'So Neuvirth gets a good dose of what it will be like to be Buffalo's goalie this season as he faced over 40 shots. In the three games before that Buffalo gave up 44, 39 and 38. Its been seven straight games of 33 shots or more. You can't fault Buffalo's new goalie for this one, he played just as well as Jhonas Enroth has lately.' … [Read more...] about Sabres new netminder is strong

'Buffalo was also without center Cory Conacher, who was claimed off waivers from the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday but couldn't join the Sabres in time because of immigration issues.' … [Read more...] about Panthers blank Sabres in Luongo’s return

'“We shot ourselves in the foot for the second game in two nights,” Sabres alternate captain Christian Ehrhoff said. “When you have to kill that many penalties, it’s tough. It takes a lot of energy out of you and we didn’t get enough offensive zone time again tonight. It wasn’t good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres felled by Panthers’ special teams

Rochester Amerks sink Syracuse Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester Amerks breeze past Syracuse Crunch, 4-1 (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks Mailbag: 10 Post-Deadline Questions (WGR-AM) Strong first period propels Amerks to 4-1 win over Crunch (Amerks.com) Crunch bested by Rochester 4-1 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

Preview: Sabres vs. Panthers, 7:30 p.m., Friday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Sabres-Panthers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-35-8) at Florida Panthers (23-32-7) (The Sports Network) Luongo expected to start for Panthers vs. Sabres (NHL.com) Panthers GameDay: Mar. 7 vs Buffalo (FloridaPanthers.com) The Lowdown: Panthers vs Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'“Going into the last stretch of games here, our playoffs basically start today,” Nolan said. “A lot of guys’ contracts are up, there are jobs to be won. There’s no such thing as there’s nothing to play for. There’s a lot to play for. They’re playing for livelihood, so we’ve got to unite, find some new leaders on this team.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth’s 43 saves help Sabres tame Lightning

'Hasek will become the Hall’s 42nd member, but the ceremony will not include a retirement of his No. 39 jersey. Most observers feel that honor will be bestowed upon Hasek at some time in the future, but the Sabres Hall is a separate honor from joining the franchise’s Rafters Club. Hasek is eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame this year and is expected to be a first-ballot … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hall of Fame will induct Hasek

Stamkos’ return can’t spark Bolts win (Tampa Tribune) Stamkos is Bolts captain (Tampa Tribune) Stamkos Callahan’s versatility on full display in Bolts debut (Tampa Tribune) Lightning stumbles in Steven Stamkos' return (Tampa Bay Times) Family, GM rift factor in St. Louis' Lightning exit (Tampa Bay Times) Marty St. Louis deserves thanks but not for what you think (Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Matt Moulson and Cody McCormick were sitting next to each other on barstools at Jackson's Bistro in Tampa, Fla., on Wednesday when they learned they both had been traded to the Wild.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild like how their three new players will fit in

'Tyler Myers, Marcus Foligno and Cody Hodgson scored for the Sabres. Enroth stopped a combined seven shots by Stamkos (three) and Callahan (four) through two periods.' … [Read more...] about Sabres spoil Stamkos’ return with 3-1 win

'Marcus Foligno, Tyler Myers, and Cody Hodgson each registered a goal and an assist for the Sabres, who have won four out of five games since the Olympic break.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 1