Archives for 2014

'Grossman said he and Grigorenko wanted to discuss the situation with Sabres president of hockey operations Pat LaFontaine and general manager Tim Murray to make sure “this was examined more carefully and be sure that we were on the same page with them going forward with respect to Mikhail’s development."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko will accept assignment to junior

Ryan Miller helps stop Washington’s modest win streak at two (Washington Post) USA! US - oh wait - Sabres’ Ryan Miller stymies Capitals again (Washington Times) Offense stumbles, Capitals fall to Sabres in shootout (CSN Washington) Backstrom: 'Shame on us players' (CSN Washington) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage

'Hodgson, returning after missing eight games with a hand injury, beat Philipp Grubauer in a skills contest that mirrored the rest of the game - not many quality chances, hardly any pucks in the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end road skid, top Capitals 2-1 in shootout

'''It's safe to say we've had serious concerns about his development process and that was warranted,'' Grossman said. ''We felt it was important for the Sabres to look more carefully at his development and that we had these kinds of conversations that were necessary so that we were on the same page going forward with respect to his development.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Grigorenko agrees to report to Quebec

'Five previous shooters failed to produce a marker, until Hodgson made several stick fakes and stuck a wrister high and inside the right post to complete the third round and end the contest.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Washington 1 (SO)

'The Capitals thought they scored a late go-ahead goal when defenseman Karl Alzner put a point shot past Miller. But just before Alzner's shot, Backstrom was whistled for tripping Hodgson with 53 seconds remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson scores key shootout goal in Sabres’ win

'The victory marked Buffalo's first away from home since November 5th -- a win at San Jose under Ron Rolston.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres Edge Caps 2-1 in SO

'Overall, it was a good road game by the Sabres, they played it tight, but used their heads and hustled.' … [Read more...] about Sabres got some help in Caps game

'The Russian caused waves Saturday when he refused to report and then posted an open letter on his Facebook page attempting to get sympathy. The letter has since been taken down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Grigorenko changes his mind

'Nolan said he needs to worry about the guys that are here and said Tim Murray and Pat LaFontaine will take care of it. Neither are in Washington for comment.' … [Read more...] about Nolan didn’t know Grigorenko wouldn’t report

'Tyler Ennis scored for the Sabres, who snapped their 11-game road losing streak (0-9-2), winning away from First Niagara Center for the first time since Nov. 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller shines again, defeats Capitals

'“That’s a long time coming. Wish we could’ve gotten this in his first one but I think we’re definitely moving in the right direction,” Hodgson said. “You see in the home wins and just the way we’re playing, we’re coming.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win first road game under Nolan

'"You have to understand one thing. For a player who is in the National League, and I have personally experienced, you want to stay there. It is a little seen as a demotion. You saw a lot of emotions. You want to stay there. Sometimes it is hard to make. I think its part, it is more reflection than anything else ... "' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko Remparts remain hopeful

'The Chief Remparts Philippe Boucher, still hoping that this scenario is realized yesterday, even if it appeared unlikely that Grigorenko, who is still in Buffalo, comes in Sherbrooke today. It does not however lost hope eventually report. If that were the case, Boucher was convinced that the Russian would fit perfectly in its formation.' … [Read more...] about Mikhail Grigorenko reflection

'Grigorenko’s agent, Jay Grossman, confirmed to The News via email that Grigorenko would not be reporting to the Quebec Remparts but did not answer inquiries as to what could be next for the Russian who was Buffalo’s top draft choice in 2012.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko balking at junior move