Archives for February 4, 2015

'“We get that mental hang-up of not winning a game behind us,” captain Brian Gionta said. “It’s one of those things that no one wants to be a part of. It’s nice that we were able to get that one behind us.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth, Sabres edge Habs to end losing streak at 14

'“He’s one of the bright spots on this team,” Nolan said in Bell Centre. “When you go through a rebuilding and restocking of the organization, some of the pieces you keep and you surround them. Tyler Myers is one of those guys you build your team around."' … [Read more...] about Nolan wants Myers to be a building block

'Years from now, it would be nice if we talked about the Bills and Sabres the way Boston celebrates its teams. It will depend on the effectiveness and efficiency of their top executives, Terry and Kim Pegula, who connected the Bills and Sabres with money and could bridge a generational gap with sports.' … [Read more...] about Playoffs? Those were the days

Game Report: Sabres have Habs number (Montreal Gazette) Sabres' Gionta, Gorges weary, but happy to end 14-game losing streak (Montreal Gazette) In the Habs Room: 'We stepped on the gas a little too late,' Pacioretty says (Montreal Gazette) Game Within the Game: Tough debut for young Jacob de la Rose (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Humiliating defeat (Le … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage

'In pursuit of them, Murray is conducting a master class in tanking. The roster is loaded with youngsters like 21-year-old centre Zemgus Girgensons and 20-year-old defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen, with just enough high-dollar veterans to keep the team above the league’s salary floor. Brian Gionta signed a three-year deal worth almost $13-million in the off-season and was given … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres are in the business of being bad — but will it be worth it?

'"I hope it allows us to relax a bit," said Buffalo defenceman Josh Gorges. "Just go out and play. Not think about all the bad things that could happen. Just go out there and play the game, have some fun doing it and, hopefully, get some confidence back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres end record 14-game losing streak with 3-2 win over Canadiens

'Drew Stafford, Matt Moulson and ex-Montreal captain Brian Gionta had first- period goals for the Sabres, who got 32 saves from Jhonas Enroth.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2

'"We showed some composure in that second period," Gionta said. "We knew they were going to come out hard, being down like they were. Minus those eight or nine minutes in the third period, even though we were hemmed in our own zone there, we kept our composure and were able to finish a game. The last two minutes is how we want to play with (a lead)."' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge Habs, end 14-game losing streak

'Matt Moulson put Buffalo back in front with his first goal since December 15, 2014, spinning around in the slot to whip the puck past Price. Brian Gionta made it 3-1 in the final minute of the first, floating a shot toward the crease that banked off a Montreal skate and into the net. The Canadiens pulled to within a goal 4:20 into the third thanks to David Desharnais, but … [Read more...] about Sabres Stop Skid With 3-2 Win in Montreal

'I really liked the hustle of Chris Stewart in this game. Twice he got down ice in a hurry to prevent icing calls and once he never gave up and got back to just barely get his stick and a dangerous 2-on-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to solve a red hot Price

'Last place gets best shot at Connor McDavid, and gets Jack Eichel as the consolation prize. Only ONE team gets that. While every other team is out buying scratchoff tickets, the Sabres are already holding on to a winning ticket. This year's lottery will produce two winners: The team that wins the lottery, and the team that finishes 30th.' … [Read more...] about Party Crashers

'"We've got a lot of proud guys in this room, guys that had been on good teams, and it's one of those things that no one wants to be a part of and it's nice that we were able to get that one behind us," Gionta said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end 14-game losing streak, defeat Canadiens

'“No words can describe what we’ve been going through,” Stafford said. “To have to answer game after game for about a month and a half, ‘What’s going wrong?’ and this and that.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap losing streak in Montreal

Win could mean Amerks like charter travel (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Wolves wake up too late, lose to struggling Rochester (Chicago Sun Times) Amerks tame Wolves with 3-2 win in Chicago (Amerks.com) Wolves' rally falls short versus Rochester (ChicagoWolves.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage