Archives for 2014

'After the goal though, it looked like the Blue and Gold were playing not to lose, as Ottawa was constantly in Sabre territory, peppering Enroth with pucks, and with 20.9 seconds left, Michalek made Buffalo pay for it with his second goal of the night to give the Senators a 3-2 victory.' … [Read more...] about Michalek, Senators beat Sabres 3-2

'The Sabres kept the defensive effort up throughout. I think this was a good recovery game for both Enroth and his defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to tighten it up in Ottawa

'Tyler Ennis scored at 10:25 of the third period to draw Buffalo within one, then Drew Stafford drew the Sabres even at 2-2 with his 10th goal at 15:46.' … [Read more...] about Senators top Sabres on late Michalek goal

'The Sabres had multiple opportunities in that third period to tie it up. Even when it looked like they were down and out in the final 15 seconds, they were able to generate a flurry of chances while on the power play as time expired.' … [Read more...] about Late goal downs Sabres in Ottawa

Rochester Amerks’ Armia adjusting to North American game (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

Sabres-Senators Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (15-33-8) at Ottawa Senators (25-21-11) (The Sports Network) Senators face must-win game vs. slumping Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Crosby and Malkin scored dazzling, breakaway goals Wednesday night against Miller, leading Pittsburgh to a 5-1 victory over the Sabres. It was the goaltender’s last game in Buffalo before the Olympic break – and possibly his last with the Sabres if he’s dealt before Friday’s trade freeze – and he didn’t have much of a chance to stop the team’s free fall.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres feel the burn against Penguins

'“I think I was on the outside looking in,” Miller said. “The way people were talking, yeah, it did kind of sting. I think it was more a testament to the way USA goaltending has developed the last few years. It’s great for U.S. hockey, but at the same time, you don’t want to be pushed out of the equation.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Miller poised to lead USA hockey

'Bylsma had a unique perspective. He was an American who hailed from Michigan, Miller’s home state, and was Crosby’s boss. Rather than sympathize with Miller or cheer for Crosby, he examined the Olympics through the long lens of a coach. He imagined what decisions he would have made if he ran the show.' … [Read more...] about Bylsma faces tough call on Olympic goalie

'So when Latvia came calling, Nolan was all ears. He still had coaching in his blood.' … [Read more...] about Nolan has Latvian team riding high hopes

'Crosby flat-out owns the Sabres and he’s dogged Miller his entire career. No. 87 scored a highlight-reel goal and added an assist to continue his red-hot play against Buffalo in an easy 5-1 victory for the Penguins at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Crosby retains the upper hand

'Not long ago, Sabres became a strong home team, compiling a 6-0-1 stretch inside the First Niagara Center. Now, they’re 0-5-3 in their last eight games here.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Sabres blown out by Penguins, can’t help goalie Ryan Miller

'“That’s the biggest thing. I don’t have to think,” Ennis said earlier this week inside the First Niagara Center. “I’m a little more instinctive. When I start thinking about Xs and Os, that’s when I start to stop moving my feet and stop making plays. I need to play my game and want the puck and make plays with the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Instinctive game allows Sabres’ Tyler Ennis to showcase more offense and grit

Crosby, Malkin lead Penguins to 5-1 win over Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Jaromir Jagr leading Czechs in fifth Olympic Games (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Olympic break plans vary for some players (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Crosby snaps slump as Penguins rout Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins say they have to adjust to 'clutching and grabbing' (Pittsburgh Tribune … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'“Not a lot of teams want to trade their best young prospects,” Murray says. “But there could be some young guys stuck on good teams who aren’t happy.”' … [Read more...] about A work in progress