Archives for January 2015

'Whether the goal is Connor McDavid or not, it’s almost inconceivable any NHL team could go an entire month without a point – as the Sabres just did in an 0-12 January – or not find a way to get a single game into overtime in such a long stretch.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Canucks have last word as Sabres end pointless month

'“I don’t have any concern. Our teams and our players are professionals and they play to win,” Bettman said, when asked by The Buffalo News about the evolution of the season. “You see every year when we get to the trade deadline, as it approaches teams make decisions as to whether or not they’re in a rebuilding mode or whether or not they have a shot of doing it all.' … [Read more...] about Bettman doesn’t see any tanking by teams

Canucks rack up much-needed win over hapless Buffalo (Vancouver Province) Canucks need to build momentum from their easy victory over listless Sabres (Vancouver Province) Photo gallery (Vancouver Province) Sabres the perfect foil for Canucks’ return to home-ice prowess (Vancouver Sun) ‘I have no interest in doing anything else,’ feisty Bettman says (Vancouver Sun) Game … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage

'"When things go bad, things go bad," said Sabres head coach Ted Nolan. "Every time we make a mistake it seems to be in our net. When things are like that, that's what usually happens."' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller hands former team its 14th straight loss as Canucks down Sabres 5-2

'Chris Stewart had both the goals for the Sabres, who have also lost 14 straight games on the road. Matt Hackett allowed four goals on 37 shots in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Vancouver 5, Buffalo 2

'"It's disgusting if you think about it. It's not from a lack of effort. Teams kick you when you're down and they're not going to take it easy on you. No one wants to be the team that gives up that losing streak. We have to forget about this one tonight."' … [Read more...] about Canucks shake off slow start to beat Buffalo

'Buffalo has now lost 14 straight and 18 of 19 games.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Canucks Hand Sabres 14th Straight Loss

'"I really liked Matty [Hackett] tonight," said Ted Nolan. "I thought he gave us a chance. He was competitive and played the puck. I really liked his game."' … [Read more...] about The goalies are the story in Vancouver

'Chris Stewart scored twice for last-place Buffalo (14-33-3), which has lost 14 straight games, all in regulation. It's the longest losing streak in the NHL since 2003; the Sabres are three shy of matching the NHL record set by the expansion 1974-75 Washington Capitals and matched by the second-year San Jose Sharks in 1992-93.' … [Read more...] about Canucks send Sabres to 14th straight loss

'“It stings. It stings for sure,” Stewart said. “We’ve got such a good group of guys in this room and no one’s happy about it. It’s disgusting when you think about it."' … [Read more...] about Stewart scores a pair in loss at Vancouver

Amerks fall in Syracuse (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch holds off Rochester Amerks, 6-4 (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks drop 6-4 decision in Syracuse (Amerks.com) Vermin and defensemen lead Crunch past Amerks, 6-4 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

Miller to keep emotions in check facing Sabres for first time since leaving Buffalo (Vancouver Province) Zack Kassian hasn’t lost his drive in a lost season (Vancouver Province) Canucks goalie Ryan Miller has pending paternity on his mind (Vancouver Sun) Canucks to give their Latvian a look against Sabres (Vancouver Sun) Game Day: Canucks draw potential slump-buster as … [Read more...] about Friday’s Vancouver Coverage

'The Sabres were outshot in the game, 34-20, and were doubled in shot attempts, 74-37.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Oilers in ‘battle of the bottom’

'“This is a game I’ll just try to have some fun with,” Miller said. “I’ll see a lot of people who meant a lot to me over the years, from the training staff and support staff and the guys I played with for a while. I care about these guys a lot. It will be nice to have a chance to meet them.”' … [Read more...] about Miller ready to face old teammates

'Miller has strong numbers – 23-11-1, 2.33 goals-against average, .917 save percentage and five shutouts – in 35 games. The American had zero shutouts in his final 87 games with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Canucks goalie Ryan Miller ready to face old Sabres teammates