Archives for February 2015

'“It was definitely a rough start to the season,” he said. “The first 30 games I wasn’t getting much of the puck luck, and it was frustrating. To pop a couple goals in is really helping my confidence. You really start wanting the puck more when you’re out there.”' … [Read more...] about Recent hot streak increases Stewart’s value

'It seems like Nolan has spent all season trying to get it out of him. The head coach said, “Maybe by sitting him out and maybe by getting him mad and angry, maybe that will work.” Nolan added, “This job, you can’t take it for granted, you can’t assume that you’re going to play and that’s with everybody, especially when you’re trying to turn around the cultural side of where we … [Read more...] about Sabres’ will go back to Hodgson on Tuesday

'For the third straight year, the Sabres will be drafting 8th or higher. The only other time that has happened in franchise history was the first three years of the team's existence. The Sabres drafted Gilbert Perreault(1st in 1970), Rick Martin(5th in 1971) and Jim Schoenfeld(5th in 1972).' … [Read more...] about Sabres hoping history repeats

'“But unfortunately, it’s not working. We’ve got to find a way to get it out of him. Maybe by sitting him out and getting him mad – get him angry – maybe that’ll work.”' … [Read more...] about Nolan: ‘We have to get messages across to some people’

'You may call it mission accomplished. But the mission doesn’t need to be an open disgrace.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are disgusting, all right

'The NHL trade deadline is a month away (March 2), and the Sabres’ general manager has made it clear he wants to move his pending unrestricted free agents. The Sabres have nine: forwards Stewart, Stafford, Mitchell and Patrick Kaleta; defensemen Andrej Meszaros, Tyson Strachan and Andre Benoit; and goaltenders Jhonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth.' … [Read more...] about Trade deadline could produce draft picks

Amerks' comeback attempt falls short (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Elson's two-goal effort carries Flames to win (Glen Falls Post Star) Amerks fall to Flames in Fullerton's debut (Amerks.com) Flames turn back Americans in 3-2 victory (AdirondackFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage