Archives for January 29, 2015

'“That’s no factor in our room. No one is looking at the draft,” said Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers. “We’re focusing on game by game and trying to win every game we can. And you know what? The bottom line is that if we were playing better before, we wouldn’t be in this position in the first place. We’re not playing for last here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Oilers dismiss tank talk

'“Somebody does that, you don’t just say ‘sorry’ and put him right back in,” Nolan said. “I think it’s the hierarchy of his situation. He just hopped on the ice one day for practice, off the ice eight days and I don’t think it’s fair to put anybody in that situation. At least we give him a couple days and put him back in.”' … [Read more...] about Zadorov back but won’t play Thursday

Sabres-Oilers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-31-3) at Edmonton Oilers (12-27-9) (The Sports Network) Oilers' Hall could miss game against Sabres (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers vs. Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Edmonton Coverage

'The Sabres suspended Zadorov for one game after he failed to report to the team's practice on Monday. The rookie was unable to catch a return flight from the Dominican Republic, where he spent the All-Star break, in time to make the club's departure for its current road trip.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reinstate D Zadorov

'“I didn’t get onto the plane because they sold more tickets than seats on the plane and there were no other planes to put me on because they were also full, so I got to stay there another day. It’s kind of my fault and I feel sorry, I should make the trip a day earlier and have the extra day. It’s kind of my mistake and next time I’ve got to do better.” Zadorov added, “I … [Read more...] about Sabres Zadorov said he deserved suspension

'“I know it’s kind of my fault because I shouldn’t do that. I should make the trip a day early and then you have a safe day, an extra day,” a contrite Zadorov said. “It’s kind of my mistake because I just shouldn’t do that. Next time I’m going to be safer and I’m going to do better.”' … [Read more...] about Zadarov to sit against Edmonton