Archives for 2014

'“I was kind of hungry to get back in, but not at the coaching level,” Trottier said. “I really wanted to get back into the player development level and work with the young kids, and recognizing that Buffalo has a lot of young kids was another little key in the excitement that hopefully it’ll all work out. I’m enthused about the whole thing. ‘Re-energized’ is probably the … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant coach Bryan Trottier enjoying new NHL life

'Kaleta said doctors inserted three plates and 14 screws after a shot hit him in the face during a Sept. 28 preseason game in Toronto. The 28-year-old has experienced blurred vision and migraines.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta back practicing, anxious to return

Preview: Panthers at Sabres, 7 p.m. Friday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres game preview (AP) Florida Panthers (0-2-1) at Buffalo Sabres (1-3-0) (The Sports Network) Panthers' Ekblad looks to keep improving vs. Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'The moves do not come as a surprise after both players opened the season on the Sabres' injured list. Pysyk sustained what the team called an "upper body" injury during a 2-0 preseason win over Carolina on Sept. 23. McCabe was sidelined by what the team called a "middle body" injury before the start of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres demote defensemen McCabe, Pysyk to AHL

'While the Sabres’ opening to his second season has been underwhelming, Girgensons’ play has been even better than where he left off last year.' … [Read more...] about What is Girgensons’ ceiling?

'Pysyk has been out since Sept. 23 when he injured his shoulder during the first shift of his first preseason game. He’s been skating on his own but has only been on the ice with the team again for the past few days.' … [Read more...] about Pysyk, McCabe return to practice, assigned to Amerks

'“It’s quite an honor. I hope I represent this city well and the Buffalo Sabres,” he told Sabres.com when the Class of 2014 was announced. “It’s a lifelong dream to work this many years, a kid from 10 blocks away from the arena. I used to walk to the rink. I’ve been here a long time and obviously our goal is to win a Stanley Cup.”' … [Read more...] about Simonick to be inducted into Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame tonight

Sabres send Mark Pysyk, Jake McCabe to Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“There’s got to be some urgency,” he said. “There’s got to be a care factor. At some point, it’s got to equate to the ice and you’ve got to play with that edge.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta gives Sabres a lesson in intensity

'Girgensons, who’s starting his second NHL season, is beginning to showcase some supreme talent to match his grit and work ethic. The 20-year-old center has arguably been the Sabres’ best player through four games. Before netting the shootout winner in Tuesday’s 4-3 triumph in Carolina, he scored in the first two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zemgus Girgensons earning ‘legendary’ status

'“It’s been a tough start for us, and we felt this was the night,” Enroth said. “It was pretty emotional to win that game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn season’s first win in shootout

'“We can’t sit out 10 guys,” said Nolan, who made it clear he won’t hesitate to bench anyone. “Nobody’s safe from that position, and I mean nobody.”' … [Read more...] about Nolan benches Meszaros, sends a message

Carolina Hurricanes lose 4-3 in a shootout; Sekera injured (Raleigh News and Observer) Kids’ contributions are Hurricanes’ recipe for success (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes’ Skinner eager to play, mindful of concussion risks (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Injury-plagued Hurricanes lose in shootout as late comeback falls short (Fox … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage

'"When you're going through what we're going through, you have to take baby steps," second-year coach Ted Nolan said. "I've never questioned the character of this team one time. We weren't playing very well for whatever reason, but we have to find a solution to our problems and tonight we had some big performances. Overall, sometimes you'll take an ugly win over a beautiful … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Hurricanes 4-3 in shootout for 1st win

'After Buffalo's Matt Moulson and Carolina's Chris Terry were successful on tries early in the shootout, 12 straight shots were either turned away or off the mark before Girgensons delivered the game-winner.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Carolina 3 (SO)