Archives for 2014

'The Buffalo Sabres have pretty much made the call on the 19-year-old Zadorov staying with their defense corps, as he reaches his ninth game of the season tonight against San Jose. His 10th game would be Thursday against the New York Rangers and that would kick in the first-year of his entry-level contract. “I try not to assume, but I’m more than positive he’s earned his keep,” … [Read more...] about Zadorov looks like he’ll stay put

'“I was very lucky,” Hasek said. “I was lucky to be traded from Chicago to Buffalo. I became a starting goalie, had support of the organization. Then later to play on the Detroit Red Wings team with so many Hall of Famers, I have no regrets with what I’ve done through my career.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre ‘Dominator’ Hasek inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame

'“Those players lead the way for you,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said Monday. “It took us a little while to find ours, but it looks like we got one going pretty good right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally have goal scoring and top line

'“He was benched and scratched at the rookie camp at Traverse City,” Nolan said. “So no one gave him the benefit of the doubt of making this team. We worked at it. We worked with him. Things are really working out.”' … [Read more...] about Nikita Zadorov will stay in Buffalo

Sharks-Sabres Preview (AP) San Jose Sharks (10-8-2) at Buffalo Sabres (4-13-2) (The Sports Network) Sabres turn back to Neuvirth against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage

'Hasek said some of the best years of his life were in Buffalo because of the support from the owners, coaches and the players in the organization. He thanked people behind the scenes who "focused on the little things so we could focus on the big things."' … [Read more...] about Hasek loved playing against the game’s best

'“Good forwards, I guess?” he said, laughing after practice at First Niagara Center on Monday. “I think three of my four assists, I’ve probably had from my own zone so it’s not like I’m making backdoor passes. I’m getting pucks out. The point the other night, it’s a shorthanded goal.' … [Read more...] about Strachan has productive night on top pair

'“It’s a job and it’s a dream job – to get paid every day to come and play a game I love,” Stewart said.' … [Read more...] about Stewart is still playing his favorite game

'“He said, ‘This guy’s a little unique, so just leave him alone, and if he wants your help, he’ll just come to you, just work with the other guy,’” Korn said by phone Sunday from Toronto, where he’s visiting for Hasek’s Hockey Hall of Fame induction tonight. “And that’s really how it started. I didn’t spend a great deal of time with him."' … [Read more...] about Goalie coach helped Dominik Hasek develop into Hall of Famer during early Sabres days

'It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years since Hasek last stopped a puck for Buffalo. Fortunately, though, Hasek’s legend will be immortalized tonight up the QEW. His contributions to the game are worth remembering, not just for those who watched him in his prime but for today’s younger local hockey fans whose first memories of a star Sabres goalie might be Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about None were quite like Hasek

Rochester Amerks lose to Hamilton (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) He’s more than happy to break the pattern (Hamilton Spectator) Amerks mount second-period comeback, but fall in overtime to 'Dogs (Amerks.com) 'Dogs drop Americans in OT (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'By the end, the folks in blue and white were tossing their Leafs scarves and jerseys on the ice, chanting for the Toronto Raptors basketball team and deriding Toronto goaltender James Reimer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get a night of happy returns

'“I think, you know, early on, for whatever reason, I think it’s mental,” Moulson said. “I don’t think I’ve ever had a multi-year deal like that. So maybe that’s in the back of your mind trying to live up to that. You just realize you have to go out there and play hockey. I think I found that confidence again. I’ve got two great linemates who make it pretty easy.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson juiced with three-point night

'“I talk to him once a week, and I get updates from my parents. That’s about all I can do,” Tim Murray said. “As far as me doing my job, there’s no change. Rochester on Monday, Erie Tuesday when Connor McDavid got hurt. I was in Peterborough Thursday for the OHL against the Russians, Rochester last night. That’s all easy for me.”' … [Read more...] about Uncle’s plight a harsh blow for Murray

'Tim Murray and a few co-workers were in the Sabres’ offices recently discussing alternatives to the nine-game tryout rule. The general manager liked one suggestion, which would allow teams to send junior-eligible players to the AHL for 20 games to see if they’re ready to turn pro.' … [Read more...] about Tryout rule for young players won’t go away