Archives for January 12, 2015

'“It’s going to be a good night for him and even for Czech hockey,” said Neuvirth, who could start against another Czech goalie, Detroit’s Petr Mrazek, on the night their countryman is honored. “He’s absolutely a legend back home. Since Nagano he’s been a hero for everyone in Czech.”' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth has soft spot for Hasek

'“I’m quite sure it’s somewhat serious if he’s still in the hospital,” Nolan said in First Niagara Center. “We’re just kind of glad we caught it, and he’s getting medical care right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick has blood clot

'“It’s part of my job as a leader on this team to try to get things going in the right direction,” Gorges said Sunday inside the First Niagara Center. “I’m not afraid to ask for help, ask for advice. I think Teddy, with his experience and everything he’s been through and dealt with, he’s a perfect guy to see what I can do more. What should I do different? What should we try to … [Read more...] about Josh Gorges searching for solutions to help struggling Sabres

'“I know he took a puck in the foot, he was limping around for a couple days, maybe it happened from there,” Nolan said. “I’m not 100 percent sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody McCormick hospitalized with blood clot; Torrey Mitchell ready to play

'Coach Ted Nolan provided the update following practice Sunday. Nolan says McCormick was fortunate the clot was discovered when it was, and adds it's uncertain how long he will miss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward McCormick hospitalized because of blood clot

'"We're just kind of glad we caught it, and he's getting medical care right now. ... I'm quite sure it's somewhat serious if he's still in the hospital."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick out indefinitely with blood clot

'“It was frustrating. It seemed like it hurt the chemistry throughout the lineup,” Mitchell said. “We had some good chemistry on our line. We were playing well so hopefully we can get back to that.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta, Mitchell return to practice