Archives for 2014

'“I think just in general, we’ve started to play a lot better so we’ve building off that. We feel more confident,” Flynn said. “Coming in here, after we beat them last night, we knew we were going to get their best so getting the win here, we realize if we play we’re capable, we can play with anyone.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sweep home-and-home vs. Canadiens

'Schaller (11/16/90, 6'2", 206 lbs) joins the Sabres for his first career recall since he signed an entry-level NHL contract with the organization in April 2013 as an undrafted free agent. Schaller has 15 points (6+9) in 20 games for Rochester this season, including a five-point game (2+3) against Utica on November 21.' … [Read more...] about Schaller recalled from Rochester

Amerks' comeback falls short (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Prince, B-Sens keep rolling after beating Rochester (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks' rally falls just short in 4-3 loss to Binghamton (Amerks.com) Binghamton Survives Late Push from Amerks; Win 4-3 (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Sabres-Canadiens Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (7-14-2) at Montreal Canadiens (16-7-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres go for home-and-home sweep of Canadiens (NHL.com) Awaiting the rematch (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage (Part II)

'“The last few weeks have been really good for us,” Ennis said. “If we can get this thing going like we’ve been doing, it’s going to be a fun rest of the way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres return to winning ways

'Gionta said he has no idea how he’ll be received after signing a three-year deal with Buffalo. “I hope it’s good,” Gionta said, “but at the same time you never know.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta, Gorges return to familiar grounds

'But late in the third period, with Alexei Yemelin off for hitting Sabres captain Brian Gionta in the head, Ennis shot the puck into the Montreal zone. The puck hit a stanchion behind the net and trickled in front to Sabres winger Matt Moulson, who had an open net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score fluky goal late, beat Canadiens

'“I’m very grateful for the acceptance there,” Gionta said. “I loved the five years I had there. People were great to me and my family. An American kid coming in there, they gave me a lot of love, and I appreciate that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Brian Gionta ready for return to Montreal

'“We’re continuing to grow as team,” said Gionta, who is encouraged that the Sabres had won three of their last four heading into Friday’s game against the Canadiens. “We knew there were going to be changes, but we’ve worked hard and we’re starting to reap the benefits right now. The last eight, 10 games, we’re playing better as team and like our direction.”' … [Read more...] about Former Habs captain Brian Gionta hopes to get warm reception from Montreal fans

Moulson pounces on empty net as Sabres grind out win (Montreal Gazette) Winning goal was a bad break, Therrien says (Montreal Gazette) Former Habs captain Brian Gionta hopes to get warm reception from Montreal fans (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Capricious bond (Le Journal de Montreal) "Emelin was not intended Gionta's head" - Michel Therrien (Le … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage (Part I)

'"It must be a lucky day, so I'll take it," Moulson said. "I don't think I've had one off the stanchion before."' … [Read more...] about Moulson lifts Sabres over Canadiens 2-1

'"He had a number of chances to score throughout the game," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "For him to get two or three chances and to get one like that was probably fitting."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Montreal 1

'"Everyone's working really hard," Sabres right winger Tyler Ennis said. "We've got an emphasis on hitting and playing as hard as we can and sticking up for each other. We've got a really close group and if we can get this going like we've been doing, it's going to be a fun rest of the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres pull out win over Canadiens

'Buffalo headed to the power play with 1:54 remaining after Alexei Emelin caught Brian Gionta with a high hit, putting the Sabres on the power play. Moulson took advantage, slamming a rebound off the back wall into a wide-open net. The Buffalo forward beat Andrei Markov to the puck after an Ennis dump-in and Price was caught out of position.' … [Read more...] about Moulson’s Late Goal Lifts Sabres Over Canadiens 2-1

'“They were doing a good job stopping our entries all night, and we were just saying if you're going to rim it, you've got to get it high on Price because he's good at playing the puck,” Ennis said. “[I] tried to rim it high and hard and got a really lucky bounce and a great win.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson scores late to help Sabres top Canadiens