Archives for February 8, 2015

Islanders-Sabres Preview (AP) New York Islanders (33-18-1) at Buffalo Sabres (16-34-3) (The Sports Network) Islanders look to avenge earlier loss to Sabres (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'Like fellow pending unrestricted free agent Chris Stewart, who tied a career high with three assists, Enroth is getting hot when scouts are working their hardest. During his last three starts, Enroth has stopped 97 of 103 shots for a .942 save percentage. The Sabres are 2-1 after losing 14 in a row.' … [Read more...] about Outshot, but not outscored

'The defense fell asleep in the first six minutes of the second period, allowing the goal-challenged Sabres to score twice and build a 3-0 lead. And for all their stars on offense, Dallas keeps getting beat by opposing goaltenders.' … [Read more...] about Ruff enjoys visit to Buffalo in spite of game’s outcome

'“I think when you start getting rewarded offensively, more confidence comes to your game,” Stewart said. “The more plays you want to make out there. I’ve been playing with Girgensons and Enzo the last couple of games and loved it. They really want to play with the puck. They really love making plays in the O zone.”' … [Read more...] about Stewart shows his playmaking skills

'“It felt nice to salute the fans again, it’s been a while,” Ennis said. “They’ve been awesome for us, they’ve been supportive."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on for tight victory over Stars

'“Those were some pretty bitter rivalries we had with Drury getting hurt and Mair jumping me, back and forth a couple playoff series where they upset us,” Spezza said. “I don’t think I’d ever thought I’d be playing for Lindy, so it was kind of funny when things worked out the way they did.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres coach Lindy Ruff happy to have Jason Spezza with Stars

Stars reveal real 'hole in the boat' in trap-game loss to Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Cold facts: Stars suffer 'terrible, terrible defeat' against NHL-worst Buffalo (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (Dallas Morning News) Stars Can't Overcome Three-Goal Deficit, Lose to Buffalo (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Dallas Coverage

'The prevailing feeling is Myers would be reborn if he were out of Buffalo. His salary-cap hit is $5 million but he’s also on a contract until 2019 where annual real money goes down each season to $3 million. About $21.2 million of his $38.5 million deal has been paid out.' … [Read more...] about Reports have the Ducks interested in Myers

'"We owe a lot to Jhonas," Ennis said. "He played great tonight. He's been great all year. It was great to get the lead. We got off to a quick lead and then Jhonas, he won it for us."' … [Read more...] about Enroth makes 38 saves, Sabres edge Stars 3-2

'Tyler Myers and Tyler Ennis also scored, Chris Stewart tied a career high with three assists and Jhonas Enroth made an impressive 38 saves for the Sabres, who won their first game at First Niagara Center since a 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders on Dec. 27.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Dallas 2

'"I think in the last three games we have been real good," said Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth. "This was a solid game. I don't think we played great but we played good enough to win and that's what matters."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Stars to end home losing streak

'yler Ennis parked himself right in front of the net, and it pays off for the blue and gold. Tyler Myers just threw the puck at the front of the net, and the other Tyler had the puck hit his stick, and it is a fortunate bounce for the home team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on for 3-2 win over Dallas

'The Sabres led 3-0 after just six minutes of the second period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to spoil Ruff’s playoff run

'Stewart has 17 points in the past 22 games and has 17 career points against the Stars. "He's playing the way he's capable of playing," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "He's a big, powerful forward. He can skate, he can shoot, he's hitting, he's probably one of the toughest guys in the League. That type of ability is certainly coming out and he's showing why he's one of the most … [Read more...] about Sabres end home skid with win against Stars

'“This was a solid game. I don’t think we played great, but we played good enough to win. That’s what matters and it’s always a little bit nicer feeling in the locker room when you get a couple wins together.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on to beat Stars at home