Archives for 2014

'"We just think this gives us a better opportunity to have success this year and it also allows us to keep our prime assets," Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said. "There's a few players that were discussed we wouldn't part with, some of our signed players that are currently with our team. We wanted to keep the guys like Jake Allen, Dmitrij Jaskin and maybe one or two … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller trade could set off chain reaction

'"The thought of getting the grit and determination of player like Steve Ott, and obviously Ryan Miller's resume speaks for itself, we think this gives us a better opportunity for success this year," Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said during a media conference call.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Ott traded to Blues by Sabres for Halak, Stewart

'It was a large price, but Armstrong pulled the trigger Friday on a trade with the Buffalo Sabres for goalie Ryan Miller and forward Steve Ott. The cost was goalie Jaroslav Halak, forward Chris Stewart, forward prospect William Carrier, a first-round pick in the 2015 NHL Draft, and a conditional pick that could turn into the Blues' first-rounder in June if St. Louis advances to … [Read more...] about Blues willing to pay big price to acquire Miller, Ott

'"I'm just thankful to everybody in Buffalo," Miller said at First Niagara Center, where he was scheduled to play against the San Jose Sharks. "Friends, fans, the organization top down, management over the years that believed in me; (owners) Terry and Kim [Pegula], who came in and did a nice job making this a continuing tradition of making this a great organization. I'm looking … [Read more...] about Blues-bound Miller ‘thankful to everybody in Buffalo’

'"It's tough for sure," Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers said of losing Miller. "Ever since I came in as a 19-year-old, he was a guy I really looked up to and has helped me through some pretty tough times. He was always a guy to lend a helping hand. Spending five years with him, you can really tell he's the ultimate professional. He was an unbelievable guy to have in the room to … [Read more...] about Enroth leads Sabres past Sharks after Miller trade

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced that the team has acquired goaltender Jaroslav Halak, forwards Chris Stewart and William Carrier, a first-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and another conditional draft pick from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for goaltender Ryan Miller and forward Steve Ott.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Halak & Stewart from St. Louis

'“It’s one of those things, it never really hits you until it happens,” he said. “You always think you’re going to go on the ice with him one more time or play with him one more time or battle with him one more time and just like that, they were gone. …Both of them meant so much to me personally and so much to this team.”' … [Read more...] about Blockbuster deal shakes up Sabres’ roster

Amerks trounced by Wolves in Chicago (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Wolves win easy, breathe easy after Blues’ big trade (Chicago Sun Times) Amerks' point streak ends in 6-2 loss to Chicago (Amerks.com) Wolves trounce Rochester 6-2 (ChicagoWolves.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'For the Sabres, this is the haul they absolutely needed to get for Miller. Halak's deal is up at the end of the year, but he may be a decent stop-gap signing for the rebuilding club if it gets to that point. Stewart is still under contract until 2015 and just 26 years old. Then to get a solid prospect in Carrier and two valuable draft picks is more than icing on the cake.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller traded to St. Louis Blues in blockbuster deal

'Who wins this deal later: It depends on what becomes of Carrier and the two draft picks. This deal was the best situation the Sabres could get but they have a long road ahead.' … [Read more...] about Instant Analysis: Sabres deal Miller to St. Louis

'“Like I’ve said before, I just go out and play hockey,” Moulson said. “That’s what I’m paid to do so that’s what I’ll be doing. … It comes with the territory. You’re in the last year of your contract, like I am, obviously this team isn’t going to make the playoffs and they have to get assets. It’s business decisions. I understand that. Myself and my family, we’re prepared if … [Read more...] about Sabres keep their focus on games as clock ticks

'Miller never won a Stanley Cup, but he became one of the better goaltenders in the NHL and backstopped the Sabres through some of the best days in franchise history. He helped the Sabres reach the conference finals in back-to-back years. He won the Vezina Trophy after carrying them to the playoffs in 2009-10 – before it all came apart.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s career growth came in fits and starts

'“It’s fun for me,” Flynn said. “I grew up outside of Boston and was a big Bruins fan. I’d watch every game growing up. Now playing against them, I don’t know, I’ve got a lot of friends and family back home who are Bruins fans, hopefully they’re rooting for us now.”' … [Read more...] about Flynn comes through against Bruins again

'Tonight promises to be one of the most emotional games inside the First Niagara Center in recent memory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller focusing on what could be last start in Buffalo, grateful to city for support

Sharks-Sabres Preview (AP) San Jose Sharks (38-16-6) at Buffalo Sabres (17-34-8 (The Sports Network) Sabres go for season sweep of Sharks (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s San Jose Coverage