Archives for February 19, 2015

'“Mitchell’s bringing energy,” Nolan said. “Every time he goes out, he goes out with a purpose and he’s competing hard. He’s skating. He’s doing everything we ask of him. … Can you imagine Zadorov working as hard as Mitchell with the skill set that he has? Those are definitely qualities we’re looking for. If skill doesn’t work, there’s no sense having it. Certain guys are … [Read more...] about Mitchell weathers trade chaos

'“I’ve always been a so-called underdog. Never drafted. I just kinda scratched and clawed my way up the ladder,” said Ellis, who has played in 441 AHL games and 331 NHL games in three organizations. “Those are all lessons I’ve learned just through experience. But I also know that on good teams everyone has a role and that’s all part of it – being a good teammate, doing the … [Read more...] about Ellis savors mentoring younger players

Sabres-Flyers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (16-37-4) at Philadelphia Flyers (24-23-10) (The Sports Network) Flyers-Sabres: 5 things you need to know (CSN Philadelphia) Flyers try to extend recent mastery of Sabres (NHL.com) Five things: Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Nolan considers Mitchell a leader, but the player doesn’t put emphasis on it, “It’s something I try not to think about. I like to think that it just happens naturally, so whenever you’re getting to eight, nine years in the league, you’re a veteran now and you need to be a good professional and if that’s leading by example or just for me it’s just show up at the rink every day … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mitchell wants to be a good teammate

'“When things are going the way they are, you get monotonous once in a while and last night a lot of guys played 22 minutes (Bogosian, Weber and Girgensons) and Zach almost played 30 minutes (29:14), so as long as their energy level stays up, we’ll be able to compete every game.”' … [Read more...] about Light day for the Sabres

'“When you’re losing games, it’s not fun. It doesn’t matter if it’s 5-1 or 2-1,” forward Torrey Mitchell said. “You can call them moral victories if it’s just a one-goal loss or an overtime loss or a shootout loss. But at the end of the day, I think we have enough character and pride in the room that we want to get the two points and if we don’t get the two points, we’re … [Read more...] about Sabres find themselves in tight games

Loss deals blow to Amerks' playoff hopes (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Bulldogs slowly climbing standings with 4-1 win over Rochester (Hamilton Spectator) Amerks' point streak ends in 4-1 loss at Hamilton (Amerks.com) Bulldogs top Amerks 4-1 (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage