Archives for 2014

'Andrej Makarov did not look good at all in Traverse City and hasn’t looked much better in practice. I wasn’t expecting much in Toronto on Sunday, but in the first period the kid was great.' … [Read more...] about Some kids look good in Toronto

'“I’m a strong believer in good things happening when you do the right thing more often than not,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “He did the right thing this summer by working himself into better shape. He came into camp with a real positive attitude, wanted to earn things versus just [being] given things."' … [Read more...] about Confident Grigorenko shines in preseason loss to Toronto

'“You look at McCabe, he wants one of those spots,” coach Ted Nolan said Saturday. “The last couple games he’s really turned it up a notch.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCabe showing he belongs at top level

'“I feel more comfortable here, which is weird,” Deslauriers said Saturday in First Niagara Center. “I was there five years with rookie camp and everything, but I feel so much more comfortable. The staff’s been awesome since I got here last year. It’s just been amazing.”' … [Read more...] about Deslauriers raises his comfort level

'Dalpe chose a hard lineup to crack when he signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Sabres on July 13. Only three or so forward jobs are available this training camp. The Sabres have strong depth up front. A few players will be squeezed out before the Oct. 9 season opener.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zac Dalpe facing some stiff competition for roster spot

'“He’s like any of our younger players. He has some growing to do and some maturing to do. But he has the right attitude and the right approach to it,” Nolan said. “It’ll just be a smooth transition whether he gets on the third line consistently or whether he gets on the second line. That’s yet to be determined, but all indications right now, he’s moving in the right … [Read more...] about Deslauriers fitting in after summer in Buffalo

'Stewart scored twice during the first period and interrupted his pursuit of a hat trick to pummel a Toronto player during Buffalo’s 6-4 loss in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Stewart turns up the intensity as Sabres fall to Leafs

'“This young man, every day he just kind of grew on you,” Nolan said before the preseason game. “With training camp, that’s what’s so unique about it. You never know what’s going to happen.' … [Read more...] about Schaller catches Nolan’s eye

'Adam must clear waivers before he officially joins the Amerks. He is expected to be placed on waivers for 24 hours beginning at noon Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign 11 to Rochester Americans

'“A tough game, not a lot of shots,” Neuvirth said. “It seemed like every time they had a shot it ended up in our net. I just couldn’t get in the game to make a big save.”' … [Read more...] about Michal Neuvirth struggles, Chris Stewart shines in Sabres’ preseason loss to Leafs

Maple Leafs get big game from Tyler Bozak in pre-season win over Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs’ Bozak and Clarkson score in return from injury (Toronto Star) Tallinder’s tryout bid with Leafs suddenly in jeopardy (TSN) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'Toronto defenseman Henrik Tallinder had to be helped off the ice after being shoved face-first into the boards by Mike Weber.' … [Read more...] about Reimer Makes 34 Saves, Maple Leafs Beat Sabres 6-4

'Chris Stewart supplied two goals and Cody McCormick and Jake McCabe also scored for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 6, Buffalo 4

'As Toronto looks for depth on the blue-line, Tallinder's chances of making the team were dealt a serious blow when he went shoulder-first into the boards on a hit from former Sabres teammate Mike Weber, who also landed on top of him. He did not return.' … [Read more...] about Bozak strong in pre-season debut for Leafs, who lose Tallinder to injury

'“People are always questioning whether I’ve softened,” Nolan said before Friday’s pre-season game against Toronto. “I’ve never softened. I don’t like bullies, I’ve never liked bullies and I don’t think there’s a place for them. And sometimes when bullies are out there you have to defend yourself; that’s what happened in the past (but) they’re not as relevant now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Nolan switches stance on fighting