Archives for February 2015

'“Monty will probably go down as one of the best teammates I’ve ever had,” Weber said. “A guy that no matter what the conversation was, what the problem was, what the issue was, no matter what was going on with him, he always had time for everyone.' … [Read more...] about Montador never quit playing role of teammate

'His own expectations are simple. “Just go in there and play and want to win.”' … [Read more...] about Larsson hopes to earn longer stay with Sabres

'“That’s the type of play we want to get to and maintain and have a whole group doing the same thing,” Nolan said. “We’re starting to get bits and pieces of it.”' … [Read more...] about Zach Bogosian impresses in debut, Sabres fall to Flyers

'Considering he was acquired by the team’s old regime and might be in Nolan’s doghouse, Larsson could be running out of time to impress the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Johan Larsson ready for fresh opportunity with Sabres

'“He was a type of player that on the ice he kind of did it all,” Weber said. “We used to laugh about it, sometimes Monty’s got to go. … He’d pick up that puck in the D-zone and he’s just, ‘Go.’ In the room, he was a great voice, a calming voice.”' … [Read more...] about Memories of Steve Montador special for Sabres’ Mike Weber

Raffl's goal lifts Flyers past Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Berube keeps top line intact (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers edge Sabres, 2-1; extend points streak to nine games (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers' MacDonald returns after grandmother's funeral (Philadelphia Daily News) Quoting 'em: What they said after Flyers extend point … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Neuvirth made 28 saves in his 20th start of the season, but first since the Sabres traded away goalie Jhonas Enroth. Neuvirth made 14 saves in the first period. "He played well, especially in the first period," Nolan said. "He really kept us in the game."' … [Read more...] about Raffl, Read score for Flyers in 2-1 win over Sabres

'Nikita Zadorov provided Buffalo's lone tally and Michal Neuvirth stopped 28- of-30 shots in the team's third straight loss.' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 2, Buffalo 1

'"I thought we were just rusty in the beginning," Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said. "We got our legs underneath us in the second period. I thought we played well. I' m not too sure how much better we can play."' … [Read more...] about Flyers’ LW Raffl nets game-winner in return

'Philly would finally break the tie with 7:15 left in the third as they won a battle on the boards behind Neuvirth, and Michael Raffl beat Neuvirth with a wraparound the snuck behind the goal line. The Sabres would make a push late as the line of Gionta, Moulson and Mitchell put some pressure on Emery, but the Flyers goalie held strong and Buffalo could not tally the … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Flyers 2-1

'Bogosian finished off his Sabres debut leading the team in ice time with 24:49 and total hits with 11. He also earned second star honors. Despite the loss, Bogosian was encouraged by his play, saying afterwards "It felt good to get my first game under my belt. I thought the first period was a little rusty, but we came back hard, we were right there, and in the end it's … [Read more...] about Bogosian makes his Buffalo debut

'"Definitely lost [my] eye on the puck," Neuvirth said. "It was a quick play behind the net. Definitely would like that one back. I'll take a look at the video and learn from it."' … [Read more...] about Flyers edge Sabres on Raffl’s goal

'He became the first Buffalo player to record at least 11 hits in a game this season as well.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian makes impact in Sabres debut

'“It was good just to get on the ice,” Bogosian said. “I hadn’t skated or had a practice in three or four days because of travel. It felt good to get out there. I’m looking forward to getting things going tomorrow. It’s been a whirlwind, but I’m happy things are going the way they are.”' … [Read more...] about ‘Stick tap’ salute greets Bogosian at first practice

'Based on those factors, here’s my list of the six biggest trades in Sabres history.' … [Read more...] about Trade for Kane a big one, but not the biggest