Archives for January 8, 2015

'While Edmonton continues to hold last place with 27 points, Carolina is 29th at 28 points and the Sabres are next with 31. So this is the first of likely several games in the second half where a decent size of the Sabres’ fan base will watch while working on the theory that losing is winning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres players say tanking is not part of their vocabulary

'“Young players say things that maybe they shouldn’t say sometimes, so you take that with a grain of salt,” Nolan said. “I’ve been involved in this game for a long time, and you never try to look at who you played with and how much you played. It’s how you played. That’s the bottom line. He’s got to look at himself and see what he can do next time, if there is a next time, to … [Read more...] about Larsson frustrated by return to Amerks

'“I definitely I want to get 50 or more,” Lemieux said. “Right now, I’m worried about our team winning. I’ve never been a big stat guy. But 50 goals is a prestigious number to hit in junior.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Brendan Lemieux piling up goals, getting ready for NHL

Carolina Hurricanes, Sabres both struggle to score (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres-Hurricanes Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-24-3) at Carolina Hurricanes (12-24-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres expect Stafford back against Hurricanes (NHL.com) Gameday: Sabres vs. Hurricanes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage

'Ted Nolan stopped practice on Wednesday in the middle of a drill because he didn't like what he was seeing. The head coach said, “I’m a strong believer in the way you practice is the way you compete and the way you play. We were just going through the drills like normal, we didn’t have any urgency to our game, so that’s what we need at this part of the season right now, we … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gorges thinks this losing streak is worse

'“You’ve got to be a little bit pissed off, a little bit embarrassed. And to come out and have half the guys doing that and half the guys not – and we’re hesitant and we’re nonchalant – whether it’s the start of the game, the second period, the end of the game, we can’t have it.” … [Read more...] about Gorges: ‘We’ve got to give everything every shift’

With goals hard to come by, Amerks lose again (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rampage triumph in Rochester (San Antonio Express News) Amerks fall to Rampage, 3-1 (Amerks.com) Rampage Finish Road Trip With 3-1 Win Over Rochester (SARampage.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage