Archives for 2014

'I think I can safely say this game did not do anything to help players in a good way who are trying to make this team.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres close the preseason

'The Sabres got into trouble in their defensive zone early and the Hurricanes were able to take advantage of that. Carolina scored three goals in the second period and it ended up turning into a 5-1 win for the Hurricanes. Elias Lindholm recorded a hat trick to lead the way.' … [Read more...] about Sabres close out the preseason with loss in Carolina

Rochester Americans lose preseason opener (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks fall to Marlies in preseason opener (Amerks.com) Marlies Preseason Action versus Rochester Americans (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'There weren’t many jobs available when the Sabres opened camp two weeks ago, but the organization promised the players they’d get a chance to make the team. “Earned, not given” is how the coaching staff put it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ roster spots down to precious few

'“A lot of people get to have a voice,” Weber said Thursday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s preseason finale against the Carolina Hurricanes. “You got to respect it. (In) the same breath, I come work every day. I come here to get better. I come here to do whatever it takes.' … [Read more...] about Nolan expects a better Weber

'You might even say, “Watch out for this guy, Grigorenko. He’s that draft pick from a few years ago? He’s going to be a player.”' … [Read more...] about Allow Mikhail to reintroduce himself

'Enroth feels like he’s a different goalie after working with one of the premiere goalie coaches in Sweden during the summer. Arthurs Irbe hadn’t been hired yet so Enroth wanted to work with a man who’s helped many Swedish goaltenders in Michael Wernbloom. Enroth said, “Honestly I think I am a little bit different. I worked pretty hard over the summer with a goalie coach back … [Read more...] about Enroth got goaltending teaching in Sweden

'“The biggest thing is we talk a lot in our zone now,” he said. “We’ve got guys like Josh Gorges where you can hear him everywhere on the ice. [Tyler] Myers has been talking more this year. Everyone’s really communicating out there.”' … [Read more...] about Stronger communication leading to better defense for Sabres

Amerks release five players from training camp roster (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Jhonas Enroth was again staunch in the crease, extending his scoreless streak past 102 minutes and stopping 22 of 23 shots while pretty much wrapping up the No. 1 slot in goal for next week’s season opener.' … [Read more...] about Center stage: Ennis and Reinhart help Sabres roll

'Reinhart’s goal capped a strong exhibition outing. Of course, playing Washington’s junior varsity squad helped. Still, the Sabres throttled the weak lineup, receiving seven points from the top line, including two goals from Matt Moulson and a slick one-goal, three-point performance from Tyler Ennis.' … [Read more...] about Reinhart finds net as Sabres cruise

In 6-1 loss to Buffalo, some Caps ‘played themselves out of the lineup’ (Washington Post) Caps battered in Buffalo, 6-1 (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage

'Tyler Ennis had a goal and two assists, and Drew Stafford and Marcus Foligno also scored. Jhonas Enroth made 22 saves, and Brian Gionta and Chris Stewart each had two assists.' … [Read more...] about Moulson scores twice, Sabres beat Capitals 6-1

'"That was our message to our players: It's a fresh beginning," said Nolan, who hired a new staff that includes former NHL star Bryan Trottier. "What we went through last year, we don't want to go through that again. So we'll try to get better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to build after tumultuous season

'The Sabres can't be much worse after setting a franchise record for losses during a tumultuous season in which they changed their coach and general manager, and purged much of their veteran core, including trading goalie Ryan Miller. They've added veteran leadership (Gionta and Gorges) to complement their youth movement. And yet, the Sabres have too many questions marks — … [Read more...] about Sabres Preview-Capsule