Archives for January 18, 2015

Sabres-Red Wings Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-29-3) at Detroit Red Wings (25-11-9) (The Sports Network) Sabres look to avoid 11th straight loss vs. Red Wings (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage

'The Sabres fell to 1-13-1 in the last 15 games, and they also fell to 30th in the 30-team NHL. Edmonton beat Florida in a shootout to tie the Sabres with 31 points, but the Oilers lead in regulation/overtime victories, 9-8.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Flyers, 4-3

'I can picture Tim Murray sitting in his office with a sinister look behind those glasses and a laugh heard to HarborCenter at what he’s concocting. This is the rookie GM’s first team and it’s pitiful. But yes, I know. We should celebrate what it will mean down the road. Especially now that the “goal” has been reached, at least for one night.' … [Read more...] about A taint on the sport any way you cut it

'“Two more days then we have the All-Star break, and he’s ready to go for the rest of the year versus taking that little risk now,” coach Ted Nolan said in First Niagara Center. “We don’t think it’s worth it. Eight to 10 days and he’ll be 100 percent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gionta should be ready after break

'“Maybe he put too much on himself, but ultimately it’s where he wanted to be,” Pominville said. “It’s where he wanted to play. The fans wanted him there. The talk throughout last year, honestly, anytime I went out somewhere and got recognized, that was one of the first things people would ask me: ‘When is Van coming? Is he coming?’”' … [Read more...] about Vanek still finding his way in the Wild

'The Sabres, who start a five-game road trip tonight in Detroit, have never lost 11 straight games in their 44-year history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start strongly, fall to Flyers late

'Varone scored both goals in a 5-2 loss in Carolina on Jan. 8. Recalls only have six goals this season. Still, when asked if Varone had done anything special to stand out this month, Nolan replied with one word. “No,” he said bluntly.' … [Read more...] about Phil Varone running out of time to impress Sabres

Flyers snap scoring drought and defeat Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Zepp a feel-good story in a lost season (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers break goalless drought, edge lowly Buffalo Sabres (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Team open for trades, not interested in tanking for McDavid or Eichel (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Chris VandeVelde, Flyers' fourth line come up big in win over … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Zemgus Girgensons scored two goals, and Tyler Ennis added one for Buffalo, which became the first team since the 2006 Pittsburgh Penguins to lose 10 consecutive games in regulation, according to STATS.' … [Read more...] about VandeVelde’s goal lifts skidding Flyers over Sabres

'"If you don't go to the net, if you don't carry the puck and you don't fight your way in their, you're not going to have a chance," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 4, Buffalo 3

'"The effort was there, and obviously some of the things that happened when you have a couple young defensemen, that's going to happen occasionally," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "But at least the effort was way better."' … [Read more...] about Flyers end long dry spell in 4-3 win

'The loss dropped Buffalo into a last-place tie with Edmonton, following the Oilers' 3-2 shootout win over the Panthers on Saturday. Both teams have 31 points with the Sabres owning the tiebreaker based on regulation plus overtime wins.' … [Read more...] about Losing Streak Hits 10, Sabres Fall to Flyers 4-3

'Sure the Sabres made some mistakes in this game that cost them, but throughout the game I saw players paying the price to make plays. I saw players around the net and not on the perimeter, I saw battles won along the wall. Playing hockey like that will eventually get this streak broken.' … [Read more...] about Nolan goes down to three lines

'"The other guys weren't going very good," Nolan said. "We have to send a message to the guys, 'If you don't want to work, you won't play.'"' … [Read more...] about Flyers hand Sabres 10th straight regulation loss

'“Yeah it was a better effort I think, we needed that after [Thursday’s] game in Minnesota but we still have to clean up some stuff,” Ennis said. “I like the effort, but a couple of breakdowns cost us.”' … [Read more...] about Late rally not enough for slumping Sabres