Archives for February 2015

'“It was my mistake 100 percent,” Zadorov said in First Niagara Center. “No excuses. I couldn’t do that. I spoke with the team, said, ‘I’m sorry boys, don’t want to lose your trust.’' … [Read more...] about Zadorov is sorry, but may sit some more

'“It’s good to get in there and get in a routine to play every other day,” Neuvirth said. “It’s a big opportunity. I’ve done it before in Washington, but it was a long time ago. This time I’ve got an opportunity here and I’m going to bring my best effort every night.”' … [Read more...] about Extra work helping Neuvirth play well

'“I just feel sorry this happened. … I couldn’t do that,” Zadorov said. “It was my mistake, 100 percent, no excuses, couldn’t do that. I spoke with the team, I said, ‘I’m sorry, boys. I don’t want to lose your trust.’ It’s all about the team. I just want to get back as soon as I can and help the team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ patience with Nikita Zadorov could be wearing thin

Blue Jackets, Sabres at a glance (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets' probable lines (Columbus Dispatch) Sabres' probable lines (Columbus Dispatch) Sabres-Blue Jackets Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (17-38-5) at Columbus Blue Jackets (26-28-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres stick with Neuvirth as they face Blue Jackets (NHL.com) Game Day: Blue Jackets vs. Sabres (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Columbus Coverage

'Coach Ted Nolan called Zadorov's transgression "a minor thing," and yet he still won't say if the player will return to the lineup for Buffalo's game at Columbus on Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie defenseman Zadorov apologetic for sleeping in

'When it’s all said and done and you look at the big picture, Nolan isn’t too worried about Zadorov, “He’s a great kid, just sometimes it takes a little time, we have to take into account his age and where he came from, a different country, a different environment, so it just takes some time sometimes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zadorov takes full responsibility

'Its time for General Manager Tim Murray to step up and do the right thing. Trade goalie Michal Neuvirth. He could mess this whole thing up. In the five starts Neuvirth has made since Jhonas Enroth was traded away, the Czech native has stopped 95% of the shots he's faced. Buffalo has been outshot(shots on goal only) by 63 over the five games but they have four points(all … [Read more...] about My stress level is rising

'“I think in the last 15 games or so I’ve had a lot of confidence,” McCabe said. “It’s kind of weird how points work, they come in bunches and you can have slumps for 20 games, but me and Chad have a good thing going right now, he helps me talk a lot and helps me out on the back end.”' … [Read more...] about Progress in Rochester earned McCabe call to Buffalo

' The Sabres are so deep that a few notable prospects did not make the cut; wingers Vaclav Karabacek and Gustav Possler were both ranked among the previous Top 20 but are having average seasons. The same can be said of Peterborough Petes forward Eric Cornel and Swedish goalie Jonas Johansson. Not even goalie Jason Kasdorf, acquired from the Jets along with Kane and Bogosian, … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres flaunt deep prospect pool despite recent trade

'In the coming weeks, Pysyk could have an opportunity to carve out a role on the backend. Injuries to Josh Gorges (season-ending lower body injury), Mike Weber (out two weeks with an upper body injury) and Tyson Strachan (day-to-day) leaves spots to be filled in the Sabres defensive group. Pysyk hopes that he shows enough during his time with the Sabres to earn an extended look … [Read more...] about Pysyk impresses in NHL return; Zadarov has ”no excuses”

'“We were about five minutes away from doing it,” Sabres forward Tyler Ennis said. “We just took a couple too many penalties against a good team.”' … [Read more...] about Short-handed Sabres fall in shootout

'McCabe skated with Rasmus Ristolainen, while Pysyk partnered with Andrej Mezaros.' … [Read more...] about Reinforcements arrive from Rochester

'In his fifth straight start, Neuvirth dazzled again, keeping the Sabres in a contest in which they only five mustered five shots through 30 minutes and 17 in 65 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Michal Neuvirth shines in shootout loss to Predators

'Zadorov’s absence – he was late to a meeting Sunday morning, according to the Associated Press – forced the Sabres to summon Jake McCabe and Mark Pysyk before Rochester’s 5 p.m. home game. The Americans signed Buffalo native Nick Tuzzolino to a tryout so they had enough defensemen.' … [Read more...] about Nikita Zadorov benched for violating team rules; Sabres recall Jake McCabe and Mark Pysyk

Predators snap two-game losing streak (Nashville Tennessean) Predators' Mattias Ekholm getting noticed (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Late Offense, Housley's Memories; Preds Win 40th (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Nashville Coverage