Archives for February 3, 2015

'“I mean, yeah, you notice it,” the Sabres defenseman said with a pained look Monday. “When you’re in the position I’m in, it’s hard not to. It’s hard not to see it. It’s hard not to think about it.”' … [Read more...] about Gorges pained by lengthy losing streak

'“I still think I have confidence in my abilities to do what I need to do on the ice, making plays, getting shots on net, generating offense,” Hodgson said. “It just comes back to the ability to do that, and I still think I have it.”' … [Read more...] about Hodgson still confident despite benching

'“It’s not fun, there’s no way around it,” Gionta said of the Sabres’ rough patch. “You get through periods where you look for new life, you try to be positive, you look to spin a bad thing and find a way to grow. Last three, four games, we’ve had spurts where we’ve played well, but in this league that’s not enough.”' … [Read more...] about Sad days in Buffalo for former Canadiens’ Gorges and Gionta

'"The more and less are not a good indicator of the season of Josh, he said. If you look at him play, you know he is the heart and soul of our group of defenders. He is our best defender. I do not like plus and minus statistics.' … [Read more...] about The return Gorges

Sad days in Buffalo for former Canadiens' Gorges and Gionta (Montreal Gazette) Sabres vs. Canadiens preview: Not necessarily a mismatch (Montreal Gazette) The return Gorges (Le Journal de Montreal) Sabres-Canadiens Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-33-3) at Montreal Canadiens (32-14-3) (The Sports Network) Hodgson returns to Sabres lineup to face Canadiens (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage

'Let’s get back to Gorges very long conversation with Nolan. He said, “We were just talking about our group, all we need to keep focusing on. I’m trying to find answers on how I can be better and how I can make this team better. The good thing about Teddy is the lines of communication are always open, so for us to have a back and forth and just have a channel of discussion … [Read more...] about Sabres Gorges is learning new territory here

'“You want to find a solution and be a part of that solution,” Gionta said. “Daily, you’re going through things, trying to figure out what you can do to help. It’s a constant thing. You’re thinking about it all the time, trying to find ways, whether you’re doing something right, doing something wrong or trying to find a different way to get through.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta, Gorges lean on experiences of coaching staff