Archives for 2014

'"It's very possible he could be our MVP this year," Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller said of Sekera, whose 28 points are one short of his career high. "From day one he's been our most consistent player. He's had a very, very good year so far. We're really pleased with him."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes overcome three deficits to beat Sabres

'“It was nice to get the lead. Then as soon as we got the lead, we kind of sat back,” Ennis said. “They took it to us and that’s a tough loss.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to weather Carolina rally

Rochester Amerks top Lake Erie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters lose to Rochester Americans, 4-1 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Strong first period propels Amerks to 4-1 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters Upended by Rochester, 4-1 (LakeErieMonsters.com) Photo gallery (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Staff’s playing great right now,” Ennis said. “I’m just looking to find him because when he gets hot he gets real hot.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Stafford is starting to heat up

'Varone, 23, is in his third season with the Amerks. He led the team in scoring as a rookie (11-41-52 in 76 games), slumped last season (11-24-35 in 62 games) and this season has been by far their most consistent and reliable forward.' … [Read more...] about Phil Varone promoted to Buffalo Sabres

'“I think we all need someone to believe in us and give opportunities,” Nolan said. “If you don’t give opportunities, you never know. Drew’s a proven player. He’s played here for a while. I think he deserved all the respect a player of his magnitude deserves.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Drew Stafford feeling good about surging game, grateful for opportunities from Ted Nolan

'“Phil’s one of those guys I think gets overshadowed a bit, just in terms of he wasn’t a draft pick within the organization,” Sabres forward Matt Ellis, Rochester’s captain earlier this season, said in November. “So right off the bat he’s got to work for everything he gets. Phil’s really built his game. He’s a real dynamic player with a great skill set, great vision. Another … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Phil Varone for first time, send Brayden McNabb and Kevin Porter to Amerks

Hurricanes-Sabres Preview (AP) Carolina Hurricanes (21-19-9) at Buffalo Sabres (13-28-7) (The Sports Network) Hurricanes continue hectic week by facing Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage

'The moves provide Porter and McNabb an opportunity to continue developing in the minors during the NHL Olympic break, which opens Feb. 9.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up F Varone; demote D McNabb, F Porter

'Nolan says he’s definitely the same guy, “I love aggressive hockey, I really do. It’s a collision sport, but I never once sent Rob Ray out to fight, I never sent Brad May out to fight, I never sent Matthew Barnaby out to fight. Those are the type of characters that they were, they were very competitive and they fought. We haven’t got those type of players and I’m quite sure if … [Read more...] about Sabres Nolan says he has not become soft

'Varone (12/4/90, 5'10", 185 lbs) joins the Sabres for his first career call-up after joining the Americans on a one-year AHL contract prior to the 2011-12 season and then subsequently signing a three-year, entry-level NHL contract in March 2012. Since his breakout season in 2011-12, in which he led the Amerks in scoring with 52 points (11+41) through 76 regular-season games, … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Phil Varone from Amerks

'“The first period was a little bit of a mess,” Miller said. “I didn’t do myself any favors. I have to find a deflection point and be in better position. I was not in good spots on the first two. The third one is just throw your hands up. There’s not much you can do. He was going completely to the other side of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Tip drill throws Sabres for a loss

'Tuesday’s game against Florida was Leino’s 31st of the season. No goals. One point in the last nine games, an assist on Steve Ott’s third-period power-play goal. Two points in the last 16. Just seven points for the whole season. No goals since March 30, 2013. That’s coming up on 10 months ago.' … [Read more...] about Watch Leino – nothing happens

'“I didn’t really think it was a broken bone,” Tallinder said of the injury. “I thought it was more of just a bone bruise or something like that. But you know what, reality hits a couple of hours after the game when the adrenaline is down and you realize that it’s something wrong here. Even the next day we still thought it was a bone bruise. And I practiced and didn’t feel … [Read more...] about Tallinder returns after breaking finger

'The Panthers scored on a tip, redirection and perfect shot. Still, Miller, who’s played splendidly all season, knows he performed poorly before the announced crowd of 17,583 fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose another tight one to Panthers, won’t blame iffy outing from goalie Ryan Miller