Archives for January 27, 2015

'“I still believe in the team we have. I believe we can play much better,” Gionta said. “The frustrating part is that we’ve shown it in the past. We just have to do it. … It’s that old cliché, you can’t get too high and you can’t get too low."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hoping to reset into winning mode

'“Goaltending is basically all between the ears, right?” Hackett said at HarborCenter, joining the Sabres on Monday. “My first game back I was sweating the whole time, I was so nervous. I didn’t know what to expect. Even just thinking about, ‘oh it could happen again. I could tear it again.’ But I trust it. I trust the doctors. The mental part will come. It just takes a few … [Read more...] about Hackett, back from knee surgery, gets call-up

'“The hope is to come back kind of renewed,” Gionta said. “It actually came at the right time. We were able to have a longer than normal break. We were able to get away from things, forget about some things and hopefully refresh and get a new attitude going forward."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hopeful long break can help rejuvenate season

'“What can you do?” coach Ted Nolan said after the Sabres practiced without Zadorov inside HarborCenter. “The travel conditions sometimes get in the way. That’s how it is."' … [Read more...] about Nikita Zadorov gets stuck in Dominican Republic, suspended by Sabres

Tonight: Calgary Flames host the Sabres (Calgary Sun) Gameday #48: Buffalo Sabres vs. Calgary Flames (CFAC-AM) Sabres-Flames Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-30-3) at Calgary Flames (25-19-3) (The Sports Network) Flames open six-game homestand against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Calgary Coverage

'Zadarov had two assists in 20 minutes in the Sabres' last game, a 6-4 loss to Detroit on Jan. 18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zadorov for missing practice

'The Sabres also recalled goaltender Matt Hackett from Rochester of the American Hockey League to replace Michal Neuvirth, who Murray said will "miss some time" with a lower-body injury that he suffered while working out during the break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend D Zadorov

'In 34 games this season, Zadorov has two goals and six assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend D Zadorov

'The team was livelier at practice and Gionta said, “That’s the hope, to come back kind of renewed. It actually came at a good time. We had a longer than normal break and get away from things and forget about some things, refresh and get a new attitude going.” Gionta added that he hasn’t given up, “I still believe in the team we have and I think we can play much better which is … [Read more...] about Sabres get back to work

'The length of the suspension has yet to be announced but general manager Tim Murray said, "We anticipate Nikita joining the team at some point during this week’s western road trip."' … [Read more...] about Sabres suspend Zadorov

'After playing for three different teams in each of his past two seasons, Grigorenko has been with the Rochester Americans for most of the season, allowing him to get comfortable and play a more defined role. Currently the Amerks’ leading scorer with 30 points in 36 games, the talented Russian has certainly matured a lot physically. His strong performance under head coach Chadd … [Read more...] about Many young players seeing ice time for rebuilding Buffalo Sabres team

'“We anticipate Nikita joining the team at some point during this week’s western road trip,” said Sabres General Manager Tim Murray.' … [Read more...] about Zadorov suspended by Sabres

'“Michal sustained a lower-body injury while working out during the All-Star break and will miss some time,” said Sabres General Manager Tim Murray. “He will not join the team for our trip out west this week.”' … [Read more...] about Hackett & Ellis recalled from Amerks

Amerks sign Evan Rankin to AHL contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage