Archives for 2014

'“I thought we did a good job battling back,” Sabres center Tyler Ennis said. “We showed good compete. (Tuesday) wasn’t good enough. We didn’t compete hard enough.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to tie Leafs, earn tough road point in shootout loss

'“I’m not the kind of guy that’s reckless, looking to injure somebody,” he said. “I think on that play I was just trying to be aggressive. I think at my height and with my size it’s going to happen sometimes. You have to be aware of it, for sure. But I don’t think I want to change my game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Myers a difference-maker in return from suspension against Leafs

'“(I have) to just keep doing a night’s work and that should be setting the tone for the guys and letting them know I’ll do my job if they do their job,” said Miller. “When we find the right mix or the right chemistry or the right group or whatever it’s going to be here, that’s what you’re waiting for."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller nothing short of brilliant

Maple Leafs edge Sabres in shootout (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs making the most out of shootouts (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs continue flu bug fight (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs squeeze by Sabres in shootout (Toronto Star) Rielly, Clarkson, Bozak in penthouse, Franson in doghouse (Toronto Star) Photo gallery (Toronto Star) Leafs lean on shootout again, eke out win over Sabres … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'LaFontaine never played directly under a team coached or managed by Patrick, but certainly admired his work from afar. “When we met, I asked Craig, ‘Why do you still want to be involved?’ and he looked me right in the he and said, ‘Because I have two more Stanley Cups in me.’ He said, ‘I’m not done.’”' … [Read more...] about ”Two More Stanley Cups”

'"When you are told that you leave the NHL, you're disappointed, but when you realize that returning to a place where we spent two incredible years, we are happy to be back. I can not wait to be on the ice ", said the attacker in a very good state of mind.' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko ”happy” to be back in Quebec

'The Sabres (13-27-6) dropped to 6-3 in shootouts this season but were thankful to get there thanks to Cody Hodgson's early-third-period, power-play goal and a strong penalty kill in overtime that included a good scoring chance for defenceman Tyler Myers.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs go to another shootout, beat Sabres to extend winning streak

'"Third game in four nights, on the road, being down a goal going into the third period," Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. "I thought our third period was our best period."' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'"The third period was our best period," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "We had territorial advantages. We just couldn't find that fourth goal."' … [Read more...] about Leafs win third straight, edge Sabres in shootout

'In overtime it was almost ALL Toronto as the Leafs continously pressured Ryan Miller, who answered the call each time.' … [Read more...] about Game Wrap: Sabres @ Maple Leafs

'Ehrhoff simply does not have his head into this game. He’s been on the ice for all three Toronto goals and been a big part of them. After 40 minutes he’s minus two as are Steve Ott and Pysyk.' … [Read more...] about Sabres were sloppy in Toronto

'"I thought his first game back was probably one of his best games all season long," Nolan said of Myers. "He played with a little pizzazz. He played with some energy and he was very aggressive."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs outlast Sabres in shootout

'“I think the guys just bared down a little bit,” he said. “We had some great leadership tonight again from Steve Ott and he really willed this game back. I thought [Zemgus] Girgensons was outstanding here tonight. Overall, the guys worked hard.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres and Maple Leafs end season series in shootout

Rochester Amerks fall to Texas on road trip (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Texas Stars roll past Americans (Austin American Statesman) Photo gallery (Austin American Statesman) Amerks fall 4-1 to Texas despite 45 saves from Lieuwen (Amerks.com) Stars Rip Rochester 4-1, Set New Record For Home Point Streak (TexasStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I loved the conversations I had with him at training camp last summer, said Boucher. For sure it was a little more disappointment, when it was mentioned, once it was referred here. But on Tuesday morning [Monday], I had a good conversation with him and he told me he was eager to return, "said the coach know about number 25, which will jump for the first time on the ice with … [Read more...] about Back Grigorenko: ”A better scenario in 2013”