Archives for February 18, 2015

'“I felt pretty good,” Neuvirth said. “It’s a lottery in a shootout, but you know, one point it’s big for me and I’ve got to take it as a positive and keep going. … I mean it’s tough but I don’t think about it. I don’t need to put any more pressure on me. I’m just going game by game and eventually, if we’re going to play like that, we’re going to have to win sometimes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold off Devils to force OT but winless streak hits four

'Autopsy results are not made public in Canada unless family members agree to release the report. TSN reported that a lawyer planned to meet with Montador’s family about having his brain tested for chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Montador was part of a concussion lawsuit filed against the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Montadors’s head hits added up

'“We’re in touch all the time and when he went down with the injury it’s a tough one,” Brian said. “It’s just the way he plays. He plays the game hard, blocking shots, doing what he can for the team and it’s just one of those unfortunate things.”' … [Read more...] about Younger Gionta follows Brian’s footsteps

Devils defeat Buffalo Sabres, 2-1, in shootout (Newark Star Ledger) Would the Devils have made the playoffs last year if they had Scott Gomez for shootouts? (Newark Star Ledger) Dainius Zubrus: Devils don't have to rebuild (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Devils skate by Sabres, 2-1, in shootout (Bergen Record) Gionta brothers play against each other … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'The shootout loss was a rare one for Buffalo, which is now 6-2 this season. The defeat was its four straight and 19 of 21. Neuvirth had 34 saves, including 17 in the third period and the overtime in losing his 11th straight decision.' … [Read more...] about Gomez, Josefson score in shootout, Devils win 2-1

'Sabres coach Ted Nolan said before Tuesday night's game against the Devils in New Jersey that Gorges was being evaluated. Nolan was not certain whether the injury, the result of a nagging problem, would sideline Gorges for the rest of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Gorges being evaluated for lower-body injury

'"If we're going to play like that, we're going to win sometime soon," said Neuvirth.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 1 (SO)

'"It's tough, but I'm not trying to think about (being without a win since November)," Neuvirth said. "I don't need any pressure against me. But if I'm going to play like that, then I'm going to win sometime soon. "I felt pretty good. I only let one get by me, so I'll take that as a positive. The more I play, the more comfortable I feel. It was a good solid game for us. If we … [Read more...] about Devils edge Sabres in shootout

'Both teams had several chances in the third period. Buffalo couldn't connect on the power play, meanwhile, Adam Henrique of the Devils was tripped by Zach Bogosian on a breakaway with 3:27 left to play in regulation, but Michal Neuvirth was able to shut down Henrique, and force his shot wide left of the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils in shootout 2-1

'I’ve really liked that fourth line with Hodgson and Ellis playing with Johan Larsson for two games now. They don’t play a lot, but they play well.' … [Read more...] about Two slumping teams look for a win in NJ

'But now it feels better. Tim Murray going big for Evander Kane, who can't even play until next season, got my mind racing about what that is going to look and feel like. Imagining Kane playing the wing with either McDavid or Eichel as his center sounds awesome to me. I finally feel freed up to do what many of my friends have been doing all season. I haven't seen this much of … [Read more...] about Get it to the garage

'By my count the Sabres are fielding 8 players that could quite easily be gone by opening day of next season....' … [Read more...] about Roster Building

'In Winnipeg he joins Dustin Byfuglien who’s back on the blue line, Jacob Trouba and Toby Enstrom on D. In three games Myers has a goal and two assists and is acting like the pressure is off of him. After his first home game Myers told reporters, “The way these guys play, the game is a lot of fun. It’s the right way to play and I’m really enjoying the system.”' … [Read more...] about There are reasons for Myers fast start in Winnipeg

'"It's tough [not having won a game in November] but I don't think about it. I don't need to put any more pressure on myself. I just have to take it game by game. If we play like that, we'll get a win."' … [Read more...] about Devils open homestand with shootout win vs. Sabres

'“The effort was there. We had a little bit of a hiccup at the beginning but as far as the work and the compete level, it was there,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “Shootouts are skill competition things and tonight they had a little bit more skill than us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Devils in 1st shootout since December