Archives for 2014

'“We’ve got a bunch of young kids who don’t really know what happened and why. I can give them some direction and leadership right now,” Nolan told reporters in the lobby of the Westin Harbour Island hotel. “Some don’t know if they’re going to be here. Who knows who’s going to be here tomorrow? Right now they’re here together, so I decided to give them a day where they could … [Read more...] about Nolan to players: Forget hockey for a day

'In 35 years of covering sports, I've never seen the departure of an athlete have quite this kind of effect on a community. That speaks to how you are admired as a player — and believe me, there were many Sabres games that the only reason we tuned in was to watch you make 40 saves. But it also speaks volumes to how much you will be missed as a person.' … [Read more...] about A letter to Ryan Miller

'Here are some Sabres who could be dealt and their contract status...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres have plenty of assets to offer before trade deadline

'“There’s a lot more important issues than getting my contract signed,” Nolan told reporters Tuesday in Tampa Bay. “It’s in the proper hands. People are looking at it. As I said when I first got here, I love Buffalo. I really do. I love the people of Buffalo. If there’s one place I had a chance to pick in the National Hockey League I could come back to, this would be the … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan focusing on Sabres, will worry about new contract later

'But with LaFontaine gone so soon, it’s hard to trust, or know, who’s in charge anymore.' … [Read more...] about Sabres befuddle fans with latest front office mess

'I can’t say any player being traded by Murray would shock me except maybe Zemgus Girgensons.' … [Read more...] about Murray gets his first trade deadline day

Rochester Amerks lose in Rockford (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) IceHogs hang on for 'redemption' win (Rockford Register Star) Amerks' rally falls short in 4-2 loss to Rockford (Amerks.com) Hogs remain hot at home (IceHogs.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Jhonas played great,” Ennis said. “We just didn’t play very well in front of him.”' … [Read more...] about As Nolan holds down the fort, Sabres’ win streak ends

'I’m positive. I’m positive Black is either lying about the front office or grossly out of touch with his own organization. People are losing faith in him and Pegula by the day. They haven’t earned the benefit of the doubt. If that’s the leadership the Sabres are getting from the top, what does it say about everyone else?' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer credibility problem

'The Stars know if they do make the postseason, Buffalo just made it tougher for them to reach the Stanley Cup final. Dallas may have to go through St. Louis, which bolstered its division-leading team by acquiring goaltender Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Ruff has more on his mind than milestone

'“Of course I do,” he said. “I mean, I got a year left on my contract. I signed a contract to play. It’s one of those things where I’m just focusing on doing the best I can to help this team win. Any other choices that happen I’ll let management decide that.' … [Read more...] about Drew Stafford playing perhaps best hockey of career, wants to stay with Sabres

Stars forward Alex Chiasson a new man, shows it against Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (Dallas Morning News) Stars Get Ruff 600th Win in Edging Sabres (Fox Sports Southwest) Ruff Gets 600th Win as Stars Top Sabres (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage

'If there were a trophy for worst owner in professional sports, Terry Pegula would have that thing locked down tighter than the Buffalo Sabres’ grip on last place in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Nolan’s future is uncertain in the wake of LaFontaine’s departure

'The two key components they received from the St. Louis Blues as part of the Miller-Steve Ott deal -- forward Chris Stewart and goalie Jaroslav Halak -- might very well be changing addresses again. Stewart has been linked to the Ottawa Senators, while Halak might be an interesting fit in Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade deadline turmoil for Canucks, Sabres

'Not a promising response. The Sabres and their passionate fans deserve a brighter future that will finally put the toe-in-the-crease call to rest, and for good.' … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine’s shuffling off from Buffalo causes ripples