Archives for January 14, 2015

'Buffalo has lost eight consecutive games in regulation, the most in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings use special-teams goals to defeat Sabres

'"It's going to be a great honor to have my No. 39 retired. I cannot be more thankful for what this city and this organization has done for me. I was trying to do the best on the ice and now they feel like my jersey's retired and I appreciate it. It's a great honor."' … [Read more...] about Hasek proud number will hang with Sabres legends

'"You evaluate individuals. That's how you evaluate. Anybody that has scouted, whether you've scouted pro players for trades or amateur players, you have scouted tons of players on bad teams and in bad situations, but you still evaluate them. Many of them you still want in your organization; some you don't, but many, many players that were on bad pro teams and bad amateur teams … [Read more...] about Five Questions: Sabres GM Murray on rebuilding

'Buffalo finished the night 0-for-2 on the power play, but their own penalties cost them just as much. The Sabres took four penalties in the game, most notably a four-minute call against Rasmus Ristolainen for high-sticking in the second period. Seventeen seconds after that call, the Sabres allowed Nyquist to score on a rebound in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop eighth straight on Hasek’s big night

'“It’s a great feeling for me to be back in Buffalo where I spent the best parts of my hockey career,” Hasek said Tuesday morning. “I cannot be more thankful for what this city and this organization has done for me. I was trying to do the best on the ice.”' … [Read more...] about Honoring the Dominator

'“I’ve spent quite a bit of time with the young guys in the locker room, and I’ve had a lot of time to chat with Grigo. He’s really opened up, and has been sounding a lot of ideas off me,” said Ellis. “It’s been nice to build a relationship with guys like him and Joel Armia, and some of the other guys that are starting to come into their own."' … [Read more...] about Matt Ellis recalled; Sabres prepare to honor #39

Amerks better start liking the road — and winning there (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Hackett returns to the crease (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage