Archives for February 5, 2015

'“To be truthful the last 3-4 games we’ve been slowly starting to get better,” coach Ted Nolan said afterward. “These guys for the vast majority of the time, they’ve been giving us what they have to give. Sometimes we’re getting outskilled on certain nights, and getting ‘out-experienced’ on certain nights. But the effort the vast majority of the time has been there. To see them … [Read more...] about For Sabres, fresh start or return to losing ways?

'This is not a malicious cry, but a merciful one. I like Nolan. I know what he can do with a team that’s genuinely motivated. It was on display for the world a year ago in Sochi, where Nolan led Latvia to its first-ever Olympic quarterfinal berth and came within five minutes of a stunning upset of Canada in the quarters.' … [Read more...] about Do right by Ted Nolan – fire him

'If the hockey gods wanted Buffalo's losing streak to hit 15 games, that puck would've landed inside the net. But not on this night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find light at end of long, dark tunnel

'While players won’t say it, some clearly have one foot out the door. Here are some upcoming unrestricted free agents who could be skating somewhere else soon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres know trades will be coming soon

Preview: Blues at Buffalo (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues-Sabres Preview (AP) St. Louis Blues (33-13-4) at Buffalo Sabres (15-33-3) (The Sports Network) Blues look to set franchise mark, face Sabres (NHL.com) Blues Could Set New Record Tonight in Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'Anyway, in the spirit of reassurance, we present the following five numbers to help explain just how much the Sabres stink.' … [Read more...] about Dreadful Sabres season summed up in 5 stats

'It can be addictive. And based on how some teams are playing these days, more enjoyable than watching an actual game.' … [Read more...] about Will Toronto Maple Leafs or Buffalo Sabres get the No. 1 pick? Mock NHL draft lottery website gives hope to suffering fans