Archives for January 2015

'Myers is the Sabres’ runaway leader in ice time at 25:21 per game. He also leads in penalty-kill time (3:13) and is second on the power play (2:57). He certainly can help close some of the Sabres’ wounds. He’s not going to do it by himself, though.' … [Read more...] about Sabres counting on Myers for a spark

'Varone leads the Amerks with 21 assists in 35 games, so he could be the right guy to get Hodgson on track. The forward has just two goals and six points in 39 games.' … [Read more...] about Varone hopes to help Hodgson get on track

'“It just shows you how much we really missed Tyler, for sure,” Nolan said. “He’s an anchor back there.”' … [Read more...] about Tyler Myers ready to return to struggling Sabres

Sabres-Devils Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-23-3) at New Jersey Devils (14-20-7) (The Sports Network) Devils play Sabres hoping to string wins together (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'The team had its mandatory day off Sunday and Ted Nolan said they looked good, “They were refreshed, especially with a couple new players in because when things are going the way they are, you have to try to shake it up and get some new blood in and a new approach.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres spend a lot of time on neutral zone play

'Myers was back with Josh Gorges during Monday’s practice. He said it’s great to be back, but he’s not going to be able to turn this around alone, “It’s always frustrating when you’re not playing, a little more frustrating when things aren’t going as well as you hoped, but I’m not going to be the savior coming in, we know it’s a five man unit the way we have to play to keep … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers, ‘I’m no savior’ as he’ll return

'“Physically, it wasn’t a problem at all. Whatever they decide to give me coming back here, I’m just going to play the way I was before the injury,” he said after practice. “It’s just a matter of coming in with a mindset and whether that’s 19 minutes or 30 minutes, it’s the same mindset the whole time.”' … [Read more...] about Myers set to return Tuesday night

'“I think there’s a sense of, I don’t know, inspiration maybe,” Trottier said. “We feel like we’re trying to inspire through effort. Guys can say, ‘Oh, if those two old guys can do it, maybe there’s something to it.’”' … [Read more...] about Trottier, Irbe show how it’s done

'The Sabres have recalled forwards Phil Varone and Tim Schaller from the Rochester. The team has also assigned forward Johan Larsson to the Americans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are off, but call-up two

Sabres recall Varone, Schaller from Rochester; Larsson assigned to Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres fell to 1-7-1 in their last nine games – and they fell hard.' … [Read more...] about Rangers take advantage of Sabres’ leaky penalty kill

'“It’s nice to have that support,” said Girgensons, who knows who was most excited to hear the news of his upcoming All-Star appearance. “The fans who voted, that’s for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Latvian landslide: Girgensons tops final All-Star vote

Despite some personal tragedy, NY Rangers rout Sabres 6-1 (New York Daily News) Rangers roll past Sabres 6-1; notch 3 PPGs in first period (New York Post) To win it all, Rangers must give these 2 youngsters a chance (New York Post) After days of heartache, Marc Staal makes emotional return (New York Post) Rangers score 3 power-play goals in first period, rout Sabres … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'"You have to give them some credit. They didn't give up," said Lundqvist, who stopped 24 shots. "They kept working hard even though they were behind four, even five goals. "They played last night, and they want to try to get a good game, and that happens to them. I kind of felt for them a little bit," he added.' … [Read more...] about Rangers score 4 in 1st period, rout Sabres 6-1

'Kane (1,232,201 votes) and Toews (1,217,210) finished second and third behind Girgensons. Keith (1,198,173) was next, and first among defensemen, and followed by Seabrook (1,016,992), who was sixth overall. Crawford (1,099,504) was one spot ahead of him to win the goalie vote.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, 5 Blackhawks are 1st 6 NHL All-Stars