Archives for 2014

'Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers added: “It’s pretty special, not only for R.J., but to see what he’s gone through, he fought out of it and was a fighter throughout the whole experience. It’s a pretty special moment for the whole organization.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres players excited to have Rick Jeanneret back: ‘A pretty special moment for the whole organization’

'But what is becoming an open question, ladies and gentlemen, is how big the smoking crater is going to be here. Philadelphia 76ers big?' … [Read more...] about It’ll take more than Connor McDavid to fix these Sabres

Game Day: Maple Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Sun) It'll take more than Connor McDavid to fix these Sabres (Toronto Star) Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres: Saturday NHL game preview (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs-Sabres Preview (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (9-6-2) at Buffalo Sabres (3-13-2) (The Sports Network) Maple Leafs look to bounce back vs. struggling Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'"He was a schoolteacher. He taught people and he empowered people. He empowered me but way more people than just me. I've always been surprised in the job that he's had how much time he has had for people. He's always taken the time. For him to put out a message, is what he's about and it certainly doesn't surprise me."' … [Read more...] about Tim Murray knows his uncle Bryan Murray is a fighter

'"That was tough for everyone in our locker room and it still bothers me when I think about it," Hasek said on Friday afternoon when asked about the infamous, triple-overtime goal by Brett Hull of Dallas that eliminated the Sabres in Game 6 of the 1999 Stanley Cup final. The toe of Hull's skate was in the crease, which should have nullified the goal based on strict rules that … [Read more...] about Hasek talks Hall of Fame; No Goal

'At 22-years-old, the Swedish forward is getting to the age where there isn’t much more room to grow. That does not mean that what you’ve seen in the NHL is all he can be, rather that he won’t make many more improvements in major areas such as skating, intelligence and strength. So we should not project him to make strides in these areas going forward.' … [Read more...] about Will Larsson be in the Sabres’ long term plans?

'“The time seems right to slowly begin transitioning back to work,” Jeanneret said. “My doctors have told me I’m cancer-free and I’m feeling well enough to get back in the booth, even if it’s only on a limited basis for the time being. The kindness and well-wishes from everyone, especially Sabres fans and the Western New York community, has been overwhelming and I’m truly … [Read more...] about Jeanneret returns to the booth on Saturday

Rochester Amerks top Toronto Marlies (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks end skid with 6-1 rout over Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 6-1 to Americans (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Wild outshot Buffalo, 39-28, and had 40 more shot attempts (78-38). The Sabres were in runaround mode in their own end most of the night as Nino Niederreiter led the way for the Wild with his first NHL hat trick.' … [Read more...] about Different meltdowns doom Sabres

'“Off the ice, it’s been very smooth since I know the area,” Vanek said prior to Thursday night’s 6-3 win over the Sabres. “On it, we have a deep team and it reminds me a lot of my first couple years in Buffalo when we had those runs. We have veteran guys here like Zach Parise, Ryan Suter, ‘Pommer,’” meaning former Buffalo teammate Jason Pominville, “and we have young guys who … [Read more...] about Vanek glad to be back in Minnesota

'"It's tough to see," Vanek said. "You make relationships, and even guys not on the ice want to be part of winning a championship, just like here. The trainers and equipment guys put more time in it than us and they want to see the team have success even though they're not on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Jason Pominville, Thomas Vanek feel for friends still with struggling Sabres

Niederrieter's hat trick vs. Buffalo gets Wild back on track (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Mumps hits the Wild (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Photo gallery (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota Wild dispatch reeling Buffalo Sabres 6-3 (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) For a change, Wild turn chances into goals (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Jason Pominville, Thomas Vanek feel for friends … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota Coverage

'"It's kind of sad to watch team after team after team go through us in the defensive zone like we don't know what we're doing," Nolan said. "We have so many guys puck-staring, watching the puck and not being aware of what's behind them. We're at the National Hockey League level. You'd think you'd be teaching at the junior level and in the American Hockey League level, but at … [Read more...] about Niederreiter scores 3, Wild beat Sabres 6-3

'Rasmus Ristolainen, Zemgus Girgensons and Torrey Mitchell scored for the Sabres, losers in five straight and eight of nine. Jhonas Enroth allowed five goals on 38 shots in defeat.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota 6, Buffalo 3

'"They score again and we didn't respond to it," said Mitchell, who played for the Wild for two seasons before he was traded to Buffalo in March. "We're sort of running all over the place in our end. It was 2-2 but we weren't mentally engaged from the start of the game. They took it to us and we can't come out and play like that, and expect a result."' … [Read more...] about Wild rebound from rough start to down Sabres