Archives for 2014

'“Work alone does not turn this around,” said Nolan, whose club was trounced 5-0 on Saturday in Pittsburgh. “Work with a strong belief factor, it happens. It can’t be just work. It has to be belief that you’re doing the right things. If you do the right things consistently, things will turn."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang tough against Red Wings for shootout win

'Incredibly, Strachan has three points this season, more than the other seven defensemen combined.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyson Strachan earning keep on blue line

Wings let Sabres loiter, loot point in shootout loss (Detroit News) Tatar begins to provide some offense for Red Wings (Detroit News) Instant analysis: Wings can't close the deal (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Red Wings fall 3-2 to Sabres in shootout (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings’ Datsyuk fast on his feet after injury (Detroit Free Press) Why the Red Wings … [Read more...] about Monday’s Detroit Coverage

'"You hate losing more than you love winning," said Girgensons, who scored the winning goal. "Winning is awesome. It's a different feeling. It feels good. I just hope we can keep it going and improve."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Ennis lift Sabres to SO win over Wings

'"That one felt good," Stewart said. "I've had ample opportunities around the net, some golden chances this year. I've been a little bit snake bitten. To get that one, hopefully tides will turn."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Detroit 2 (SO)

'The shootout came after the Red Wings thought they had the game-winner in overtime. Zetterberg's goal with 2:28 into the extra session was waived off because right winger Johan Franzen was in the Sabres' goal crease. "I was talking to the ref a couple times during the game and he told me, 'I know he's standing in the crease so whenever they're going to score a goal I'm going … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound with shootout win over Detroit

'The Sabres selected Bailey in the second round of the 2013 draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign D Bailey

'The 5-foot-10, 196-pound Larsson returns to the Sabres after recording four assists in 28 NHL games during his rookie season in 2013-14. The Lau, Sweden native has recorded three goals and five assists in nine games for Rochester so far this season after recording 41 points (15 goals, 26 assists) in 51 AHL games last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Larsson

'The two sides headed to the shootout, where Tyler Ennis and Girgensons both found the net for Buffalo. Zetterberg's attempt was stoned by Neuvirth, giving Buffalo the 3-2 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Get 3-2 Shootout Win Over Red Wings

'Hard work gave the Sabres the lead when Zemgus Girgensons took the puck to the net and was stopped by Howard. He carried on behind the net and got it out front to Brian Flynn who calmly flipped the puck under the crossbar for his 1st.' … [Read more...] about Nolan trying to get this team to move forward

'The Buffalo native was selected by the Sabres in the second round (52nd overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to playing in the OHL, Bailey played in the USHL and the Buffalo Regals organization.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres ink a local second round pick

'“It was a great win against a great team, especially on home ice, it feels really good,” Neuvirth, who had an emotionally charged celebration after the final save, said.' … [Read more...] about Goals in dirty areas help Sabres overcome Red Wings

'Bailey (6'3", 190 lbs., 7/1/95) is playing in his third season with the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers, and currently leads the team in scoring with 18 points (9+9) through 13 games played. The 19-year-old Bailey scored points in a career-best nine straight games to start the season, including a pair of three-point efforts.' … [Read more...] about Justin Bailey signs entry-level deal with sabres

Red Wings-Sabres Preview (AP) Detroit Red Wings (6-2-2) at Buffalo Sabres (2-9-1) (The Sports Network) Red Wings visit Sabres to open three-game trip (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage

'The Sabres played Washington Generals to the Harlem Globetrotting of the Pittsburgh Penguins over the second half of a 5-0 loss Saturday in Consol Energy Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire blanks again in loss