Archives for 2014

'LaFontaine's departure marks the latest setback for a franchise that's had difficulty establishing a winning course in the three years since Terry Pegula bought the team and vowed to build an immediate contender.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stunned by LaFontaine’s resignation

'"I just want people who want to be here to be here," said Murray. "If he wants to be here, I want him to be our coach. I can't speculate as to whether he does or not. I'm not going to beg anybody to come and work here. I want people that want to be here. I want players that want to be here. We want Teddy to be our coach going forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres President Ted Black and GM Tim Murray Address Media

'As far as if Murray’s concerned about if Nolan will accept his contract offer the GM said, “I just want people that want to be here to be here. If he wants to be here, I want him to be our coach. I can’t speculate if he does or not and I’m not going to beg anybody to come and work here, I want people that want to be here, I want players that want to be here and we want Teddy … [Read more...] about Sabres Black said LaFontaine was not fired. Murray still wants Nolan

'Halak goes from one of the best teams in the NHL to one of the worst that will not make the playoffs. Halak said, “It’s not easy, you build something the whole season and we played well as a team when I played for the Blues and its tough when you get traded from almost being the first one to being the last one, but I’m here and I’m going to try to do my best when I get a … [Read more...] about The newest Sabres practice with the team

'How many questions should LaFontaine have asked of candidates for the GM job before getting to this one: What do you think we should do with Ryan Miller? For me that answer is a small number. All of this speaks to LaFontaine being delusional, naive or some other thing.' … [Read more...] about This Sabres fan will grin and bear it

'“Right now it’s one of those situations where I have to put my personal situation behind right now and really concentrate on those 22 guys here because we traded our franchise player, we traded our captain, that’s tough enough as it is and then all of a sudden the situation happens with Patty, so I have to put my personal how I’m feeling to the side and deal with the team. I … [Read more...] about Sabres Nolan is emotional about LaFontaine’s departure

Milwaukee sinks Amerks in OT (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Admirals can't lose with Rinne in the net (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Amerks fall in overtime, 2-1, at Milwaukee (Amerks.com) Roussel Wins it for the Ads in OT (MilwaukeeAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Theories circulating Saturday ranged from Pegula’s cronies ganging up on LaFontaine and getting in the owner’s ear to LaFontaine feeling overwhelmed and buckling under stress from the job. One source said Pegula was furious with LaFontaine while another said he was in tears over his departure.' … [Read more...] about Dysfunction returns to the Sabres’ front office

'“That’s never happened to me in pro hockey,” added defenseman Mike Weber. “You go from everyone getting ready to getting dressed, to going out for warm-ups, to a little bit of mass chaos.”' … [Read more...] about Players still trying to process trade of Miller, Ott

'“I was in full-on panic mode to be honest,” Vinz said. “I was not expecting it or ready for it. I’m just glad I was able to be part of it. I was working on a presentation I have to give on Monday for HarborCenter and I was really focused on that. I skipped dinner with a co-worker, too. It probably was a good thing I stayed in the office.”' … [Read more...] about Vinz gets his 60 minutes of fame

'While I've gotten to know other players better – I can tell you how Toni Lydman prepares his Christmas dinner and what Matt Ellis watches on TV – I've talked with Miller more than anyone. The goaltender is certainly the most cerebral athlete I've covered, and the 1,000 or so conversations have been great.' … [Read more...] about Top Miller moment a misunderstanding

'LaFontaine, whose No. 16 hangs from the First Niagara Center rafters, brought credibility and hope to the Sabres after the team became a laughingstock amid one of the worst starts in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Stunner: Pat LaFontaine resigns from Sabres

'“If you don’t call this a chance, then I don’t know what a chance is,” Enroth said Friday after making 36 saves in the Sabres’ 4-2 win against the San Jose Sharks. “I’m not going to try to put too much pressure on this moment. I’ll just try to be myself and stay professional.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth ready to seize starting job with Ryan Miller gone

'“Obviously, boys were asking a lot of questions and not a lot of info was getting kicked to us. Obviously, we didn’t even know they were traded. We heard that they were getting held out because something was close.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ blockbuster trade rocked dressing room before game

'The last tangible tie to the Golisano era — to Darcy Regier and Lindy Ruff — is no longer a Buffalo Sabre.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s departure marks a Sabres low point