Archives for 2014

'"This is the big leagues and certain decisions have to be made and what’s in the best interest of the team and that player.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres LaFontaine says he told Grigorenko he must earn it

'It was the first time since Dec. 7 the Sabres scored more than one goal in support of Enroth.' … [Read more...] about Lecavalier’s late goal lifts Flyers past Sabres

'“Obviously it’s tough, especially how well we played in the first, and then the second was tough. The third I thought we played well as a team, and had some good penalty kills. It’s a game we could have won, it just slipped away.”' … [Read more...] about Lecavalier’s late goal lifts Flyers past Sabres

Amerks' Lieuwen pushing for more ice time (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“He did pretty well. He has a set of skills that very few have,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said of Omark. “We’ve just got to get him to do less skills and more finish, but he’s doing well.”' … [Read more...] about Omark moved to point on power plays

'“I think it’s more a day-to-day kind of thing,” Stafford said about his return to the lineup. “I had a really long day today, a hard-working day, so we’ll see how it responds later today and tomorrow morning. That’s pretty much where we’re at.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford could be back by end of week

'“People told me I was going to get traded since the first day I got here, I think,” Moulson said Monday inside the First Niagara Center. “It’s not something new. I’ve expressed how much I enjoy playing with Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Matt Moulson open to staying with Sabres, not worried about getting traded again

'“We feel as an organization it’s best for him to develop in junior hockey. That’s not taking anything away from him. He’s got some skills and he’s got some ability. But in order to play at this level we just need a little bit more.”' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan wants ‘a little bit more’ from Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko

Flyers-Sabres: 5 things you need to know (CSN Philadelphia) Flyers-Sabres Preview (AP) Flyers look to bounce back against Sabres (NHL.com) Philadelphia Flyers (23-19-4) at Buffalo Sabres (13-26-5) (The Sports Network) Five things: Flyers at Buffalo Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Nolan said McCormick, Kevin Porter and Henrik Tallinder are still not close to being ready.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may get Stafford back soon

'Tim Murray, Pat LaFontaine and Ted Nolan got one early when Mikhail Grigorenko refused to report to junior on Saturday. The three men stood firm because it’s their belief that sending the Russian there is what’s best for his development.' … [Read more...] about New Sabres brass tested early

Rasmus Ristolainen rejoins Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'What the coach was however certain Sunday is that Junior was the best possible scenario for Grigorenko, which still needs to improve its competitiveness.' … [Read more...] about Mikhail Grigorenko eventually leads to Quebec

'“Didn’t want to make it 12 in a row,” goaltender Ryan Miller said. “It’s already gotten too far. It’s something the guys can feel good about. A lot of the things we are talking about is building an identity. That was a good win.”' … [Read more...] about Road victory awakens Sabres’ team spirit

'“We had some real serious concerns about the development process for this player that I think were warranted,” Grossman said by phone late Sunday. “Going down to Quebec, he’ll play for his seventh coach in one calendar year. I don’t know that I’ve ever experienced that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko changes mind, will go to Quebec