Archives for 2014

'Due to scheduling conflicts, the NHL had to squeeze in the game on the final day of its 17-day break spanning the Winter Games at Sochi.' … [Read more...] about NHL reschedules ‘Canes game at Buffalo for Feb. 25

'Defenseman Jamie McBain scored in regulation for Buffalo (12-26-5). Enroth finished with 34 saves.' … [Read more...] about Boyes’ goals buoy Panthers in SO win

'"I came from a comfortable situation. I'm from the Ottawa area, my wife and kids are there. Everybody was speculating I might be the next guy there. I don't know whether I was going to be or not, but I'm sure I would've been a candidate, and when this came, (it's like) a blank slate. (There's) money to spend when it's the right time here to be a (salary cap) team. This was … [Read more...] about Sabres name Tim Murray as GM

'Following a scoreless overtime, the two sides headed to a shootout where Boyes' chance went off the post, off Enroth and into the net for the 2-1 Panthers win.' … [Read more...] about Boyes Carries Panthers to 2-1 Win Over Sabres

'It was pretty much a typical Sabres game for Tim Murray to see. They played OK, but there's a lot not to like.' … [Read more...] about Sabres play their first game in front of Murray

'As far as Nolan goes Murray said that as of now, Ted Nolan’s his coach. Murray also said, “I was never told if I take this job that I have to keep Ted Nolan as the head coach" Murray added, “He’s the coach of this team, I got the job last night. I’m going to try and get to know him, but he’s the coach right now. Whatever happens going forward will determine everything else. … [Read more...] about What about Miller and Nolan?

'Murray comes to the Sabres after serving as the assistant general manager for the Ottawa Senators, a post he held for seven years. Part of his duties as assistant general manager included serving as general manager of Ottawa’s American Hockey League affiliate, the 2011 Calder-Cup champion Binghamton Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have a new GM

'Boyes scored his 37th career shootout goal, the most since the NHL adopted the tiebreaker in 2005, in the third round of the tiebreaker when he ripped a shot that hit the right post, caromed off the back of Enroth's leg and went over the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Shootout king Boyes leads Panthers past Sabres

'"When Bryan came to me this time and said, 'They've called and asked permission, should I grant it?' it didn't take me long to say yes," Tim Murray said. "I came from a comfortable situation. I'm from the Ottawa area, my wife and kids are there. Everybody was speculating I might be the next guy there. I don't know whether I was going to be or not, but I'm sure I would've been … [Read more...] about Sabres name Tim Murray new general manager

'The game will be played on the final day of the 17-day break in the regular-season schedule.' … [Read more...] about Carolina at Buffalo game rescheduled for Feb. 25

'“He’s been playing great hockey for us and he gave us a great chance to win,” Sabres defenseman Mike Weber said. “We’re having a tough time closing them out for him. It’s unfortunate. He’s been playing great hockey again so that’s our fault, missing.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres once again unable to provide goal support for Enroth

'"One of the commitments I have to Terry and Kim Pegula was to put together what I thought would be the best hockey operations team to build the best team for the future for the Buffalo Sabres," said LaFontaine. "I’ve identified Tim Murray and Craig Patrick as pieces to that hockey operations team that’s going to really help us get to where we need to be."' … [Read more...] about Murray brings a no-nonsense approach to Sabres’ GM position

Mike Hurlbut joins Rochester Amerks Hall of Fame (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It’s something you’ve been thinking about pretty much every day the whole year,” Enroth said of the Winter Games. “It’s motivation and it’s going to be a great experience.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth heads for Olympics with Team Sweden

'“He’s a very, very smart hockey man,” Clouston said by phone Wednesday. “There’s no one I’ve ever met that knows players as well as Tim and can analyze their strengths and weaknesses. He’s very good at projecting players.”' … [Read more...] about Colleagues call Sabres GM candidate Murray a hockey man