Archives for 2014

'Miller made 15 stops to keep the opening period scoreless and added four more at the outset of the middle frame, but Kunitz potted a rebound at the right side to put the hosts on the board at 5:44 of the second.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 0

'The Penguins improved to 18-0 at home when scoring first and are 11-4 in their past 15 meetings with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Penguins continue trends against Sabres

'Pittsburgh went up by two goals 6:21 later thanks to another Sabres giveaway. Henrik Tallinder coughed up the puck along the boards and Engelland was able to keep it in the Buffalo zone. Moments later, Engelland regained possession and beat Miller for his fourth. Tanner Glass added a late empty-netter for the Pens, making it 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Shut Down Sabres 3-0

'"I think we might have sat back a little bit," Tyler Ennis added. "They have a lot of firepower and maybe we were giving them too much respect. You gotta play these guys really hard and I think we played harder in the second and third. Fleury just made some good saves."' … [Read more...] about Sabres showed too much early respect

'If there are bidders and Miller's interests appear elsewhere, the Sabres can not afford to lose him to free agency for nothing and should deal him.' … [Read more...] about What stats say the Sabres should do about…everyone? Part 4: Goalies

'"We're a team that we can't have glaring mistakes. It's very demoralizing," Nolan said. "I think it demoralized us for a little bit. We woke up in the third period, we made a push, but not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Fleury, Penguins blank Sabres

'“The first period, we just stood and watched,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. “We didn’t compete. The one thing we want to try to do is at least compete.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to score in Pittsburgh

'The Sabres are 12th in the NHL for the season at 82.9 percent and have gone 11 for 12 the last five games.' … [Read more...] about Penalty killers looking sharp for Sabres

'“I think the type of player that I am, the things I do have really kind of mesh with the message Ted’s trying to bring to the hockey team, some of the foundation work that he’s laid down here, and for me, it’s been huge,” Ellis said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Ellis scoring, earning Ted Nolan’s respect and regular duty

Sabres-Penguins Preview (AP) Penguins return home to face Sabres (NHL.com) Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Buffalo (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'The ties between Buffalo GM Tim Murray and Senators GM Bryan Murray have people thinking that if the Sabres decide to move Moulson then perhaps Ottawa would be at the top of the list.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Sens could be looking to make a deal for Sabres’ forward Matt Moulson

'The Blues’ goaltending situation is somewhat fluid. Jaroslav Halak and Brian Elliott can be unrestricted free agents at season’s end. Halak is making $3.75 million, Elliott $1.8 million. The Blues also employ 23-year old Jake Allen, the best goaltender in the American Hockey League. Allen makes $800,000 and he’s ready for prime time. It seems likely at least one incumbent is … [Read more...] about Would trade for Miller help Blues?

'Miller had said during those three games where he struggled, his positioning was off. Miller said in Columbus, “Yes, it was a little bit better. I felt like I was in the play a little bit more and reading off some of those plays they were trying to make with high tips or shots from the point. The guys picked up coverage where I could sit back and wait on things, so it was a … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller worked to get back to form

'“There’s been lots of interaction, a lot of early talking,” he said. “There’s been no real specifics. I think teams are just trying to feel us out, feel me out on what we want to do. There’s certainly been discussions. I’m not sure there’s any artificial deadline. I think people are in a wait-and-see mode, to tell you the truth."' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray wants rewards from any trades

'The victory marked the first time all season the Sabres have scored five goals in regulation. It was just their second road regulation win.' … [Read more...] about Surprise, Sabres snap Blue Jackets’ winning streak