Archives for 2014

'The Sabres were on the defensive from the moment the puck dropped last year. They allowed the first goal in 51 of their 82 games. Their goal differential of minus-91 was the worst in the NHL since 2006. The Sabres allowed 34.4 shots per game, third worst in the league, and they took the fewest at 26.3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should be better but there’s a long way to go

'The Sabres own the first-round picks of the New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues. If the Isles miss the playoffs, a legitimate possibility, the Sabres could end up with the first and second overall picks via the draft lottery. That’s a winning combination if there ever was one.' … [Read more...] about High NHL draft pick would create delicious scenarios

'Losing is not acceptable. Trying to lose is worse. And that’s even with the likelihood that McDavid is the next Sidney Crosby or Eichel is the next Jonathan Toews.' … [Read more...] about Tank? Come on. Have a little dignity

'The general manager is no longer Darcy Regier, and the coach isn’t Ron Rolston. See, don’t you feel better already?' … [Read more...] about Four reasons for optimism and pessimism

'Brian Gionta has a knack for the delivering in the clutch. Almost 20 percent of his 249 career goals have been game-winners.' … [Read more...] about Gionta’s Production Line

'He said appreciated the cards and emails he received after the July announcement. “I was overwhelmed by it,” Jeanneret said. “It was absolutely incredible.”' … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like an American,’ Jeanneret says, as he gets cancer treatment here

'“I think throughout my career I’ve been very consistent how I go about things,” Gionta said recently. “It kind of equates onto the ice. I still feel good. I don’t by any stretch feel I’m at the end here. I still feel good. I still feel fresh."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Brian Gionta still feeling strong entering 13th season

'But if Grigorenko does head to the American Hockey League and Sam Reinhart is sent back to Kootenay of the Western Hockey League (more on Reinhart in a minute) how would the forward lines look?' … [Read more...] about Making the team

Amerks promoting a winning culture (Buffalo News) Akim Aliu shines for Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks end preseason with 1-0 win over Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall to Amerks in Final Preseason Game (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'A crowd of 7,890 turned out at the PNC Arena for the contest, and the fans had plenty of cheer about in the first 40 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end preseason with loss

'“There were a lot of chores,” he said. “The laundry was done once a week on Fridays. We said it was the changing of the guard. We’d hang the uniforms on wire hangers, mop the floor, get things ready for road trips. It was a lot of fun. Hockey was obviously a passion, and my dream of working in it came true. I grew up 14 blocks away from the Aud, and I was working in the locker … [Read more...] about Hockey lifer Simonick getting rewarded

Lindholm’s hat trick fuels Canes’ 5-1 victory over Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Unheralded McClement fills need for Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes Roll Sabres, 5-1 (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage

'Jake McCabe scored the Sabres' goal.' … [Read more...] about Lindholm, Hurricanes beat Sabres 5-1

'The Sabres open the regular season at home against Columbus on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 5, Buffalo 1

'Gerbe and Sekera were in on Carolina's first three goals of the evening. Gerbe's second preseason goal came at 18:28 of the opening frame, putting the Hurricanes up 1-0. Sekera picked up an assist 3:46 into the second period on Elias Lindholm's power play goal. Just a little less than a minute later, Gerbe sent a one-time pass to Jeff Skinner, who beat Michal Neuvirth for the … [Read more...] about Sabres Close Out Preseason With 5-1 Loss in Carolina