Archives for 2014

'The organization has been encouraging Myers to be more aggressive. He said this incident will not detour him, “I don’t think I want to adjust at all really. It’s just one of the disadvantages of being as tall as I am, it just comes with the territory. I don’t want to change my game just because of how tall I am.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres tall men know it’s harder to miss the head on hits

'The video explained that had Myers stayed in an athletic, low position he would’ve been fine, but the fact that he launched himself up making the head the point of contact made it an illegal hit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Myers suspended by the NHL

'Grigorenko had a real nice tournament, but Ted Nolan said, “He’s coming back here initially. He’s coming here for Pat and I to discuss and we’ll make that decision when he gets here.” It doesn’t seem like Nolan wants him in Buffalo at this point of his career. Nolan agreed junior may be best, “It’s what Patty and I will be discussing, but we’re leaning that way, yes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres deciding on Grigorenko

'Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and based on his average annual salary, Myers will forfeit $84,615.39. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about Myers suspended three games for check to the head

'"I would not be able to hold a job in the NHL now," says Wieland, who sadly isn't on Twitter. "I'm a free spirit, and I was a free spirit."' … [Read more...] about Sabre rattler

'“Those type of hits in that situation, we don’t need them,” Nolan said. “We’ve got to kill a penalty more so than a big hit.”' … [Read more...] about Myers, bringing his ‘A’ game with Sabres, faces NHL discipline

'"Growing up here watching the Sabres in the Auditorium was just amazing. You always kind of dreamt of being a Buffalo Sabre," he said. "My mom was born in buffalo. My aunt's here, grandparents were here. I'm looking forward of being part of the community and team and being part of the solution."' … [Read more...] about Former Syracuse Crunch captain Zenon Konopka feeling right at home on new rink in Buffalo

'With a telephone hearing, a player cannot be suspended for more than five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers faces hearing for hit on Devils’ Dainius Zubrus

'D’Agostini recorded his first goal in his 16th game with Buffalo, crashing the net to bury a power-play rebound with 8:11 to play. The goal broke a 1-1 tie and gave the Sabres a 2-1 victory, moving them to 6-0-1 in their last seven games in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Power play gives Sabres a big boost

'“Growing up here watching the Sabres in the Auditorium was just amazing. You always kind of dreamt of being a Buffalo Sabre,” he said. “My mom was born in buffalo. My aunt’s here, grandparents were here. I’m looking forward of being part of the community and team and being part of the solution.”' … [Read more...] about New arrival Konopka comes full circle

'“You got to go into those dirty areas,” Nolan said Saturday morning. “I think he had a number of outside shots. But outside shots ain’t getting in. So we got to get a little bit closer. We got to get our bodies in front of the net.”' … [Read more...] about Matt D’Agostini’s first goal with Sabres helps eke out win against Devils

'“Growing up here and watching the Sabres in the Auditorium, it’s just amazing,” Konopka said. “You always kind of dreamt of being a Buffalo Sabre. My mom was born in Buffalo. I still have my aunts here. My grandparents were here. It was a pretty special time to get claimed by Buffalo, just looking forward to being part of the community and team and be part of the solution.”' … [Read more...] about Zenon Konopka thrilled to be with Sabres following long travel day

Devils lose to last-place Sabres, 2-1, on tough night for Danius Zubrus (Newark Star Ledger) Devils' Cory Schneider points finger his way after bad luck continues (Newark Star Ledger) Devils, Sabres instant analysis (Newark Star Ledger) Devils fail to give Cory Schneider support in 2-1 loss to Sabres (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'''We kinda talked about getting inside on them a little more,'' D'Agostini said. ''Myself, I've been skating good and getting shots but mostly from the outside. Getting inside and getting to the net is where you get most goals in this league.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres slip past Devils 2-1

'The winning goal came on the power play as Dainius Zubrus was in the box for interference. Steve Ott took a pass in the deep right boards and tried to wrap it in. Schneider made the save, but the rebound kicked out front and D'Agostini slammed it home with 8:11 to play.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, New Jersey 1