Archives for January 6, 2015

'Myers is the Sabres’ runaway leader in ice time at 25:21 per game. He also leads in penalty-kill time (3:13) and is second on the power play (2:57). He certainly can help close some of the Sabres’ wounds. He’s not going to do it by himself, though.' … [Read more...] about Sabres counting on Myers for a spark

'Varone leads the Amerks with 21 assists in 35 games, so he could be the right guy to get Hodgson on track. The forward has just two goals and six points in 39 games.' … [Read more...] about Varone hopes to help Hodgson get on track

'“It just shows you how much we really missed Tyler, for sure,” Nolan said. “He’s an anchor back there.”' … [Read more...] about Tyler Myers ready to return to struggling Sabres

Sabres-Devils Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-23-3) at New Jersey Devils (14-20-7) (The Sports Network) Devils play Sabres hoping to string wins together (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'The team had its mandatory day off Sunday and Ted Nolan said they looked good, “They were refreshed, especially with a couple new players in because when things are going the way they are, you have to try to shake it up and get some new blood in and a new approach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres spend a lot of time on neutral zone play

'Myers was back with Josh Gorges during Monday’s practice. He said it’s great to be back, but he’s not going to be able to turn this around alone, “It’s always frustrating when you’re not playing, a little more frustrating when things aren’t going as well as you hoped, but I’m not going to be the savior coming in, we know it’s a five man unit the way we have to play to keep … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers, ‘I’m no savior’ as he’ll return

'“Physically, it wasn’t a problem at all. Whatever they decide to give me coming back here, I’m just going to play the way I was before the injury,” he said after practice. “It’s just a matter of coming in with a mindset and whether that’s 19 minutes or 30 minutes, it’s the same mindset the whole time.”' … [Read more...] about Myers set to return Tuesday night