Archives for February 2015

'“Things were obviously not going the way we wanted in Buffalo,” said Myers, who played more than 26 minutes in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. “But I was playing the way I wanted to. It was just it’s clear they’re in the middle of a big rebuild. The way some guys were playing down there was just not noticeable with the position we were in.”' … [Read more...] about Winnipeg Jets big defenceman Tyler Myers flourishing in new role with team in playoff race

'Tyler Ennis scored both in regulation and in the shootout for the last-place Sabres (17-38-5), who dropped to 3-19-2 in their past 24. The loss spoiled a splendid effort by goalie Michal Neuvirth, who finished with 37 saves through overtime.' … [Read more...] about Forsberg seals Predators’ 2-1 shootout win over Sabres

'This marks the second time this month the 2013 first-round draft pick has been disciplined by the Sabres. Zadorov was held out against St. Louis on Feb. 5 after he was late reporting to the team coming out of the All-Star break as a result of travel issues.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down 4 defensemen for game against Predators

'"You cannot take so many penalties," said Neuvirth. "Way too many against a team like that."' … [Read more...] about Nashville 2, Buffalo 1 (SO)

'The Sabres will also be without defenseman Mike Weber for the next two weeks, Nolan said. Weber sustained an upper-body injury in the first period of Friday night's game against the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gorges to have season-ending surgery

'"Michal played a great game again," Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said. "Every game he's played since he got all the starts, he's been playing really, really good for us."' … [Read more...] about Predators pulls out shootout win over Sabres

'Gorges, 30, has not played since Feb. 10 against the Ottawa Senators. He has six assists and a minus-28 reating in 46 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gorges out for season

'After nearly 40 minutes of scoreless hockey, the Sabres found the net first despite being outshot 26-7. After taking a nifty backhand pass from Zemgus Girgensons, Tyler Ennis cut in on Carter Hutton and swept the puck around the goaltender for the 1-0 Buffalo lead.' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth Not Enough; Sabres Fall to Nashville 2-1 in SO

'"[Neuvirth] has been fantastic, he's been keeping us in it," said Ennis. "He's such a good goalie."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall Just Short Against Nashville

'When asked if it was just for one game Nolan said, “We’ll see, right now it’s for team reasons and we’ll deal with that as we go.” Nolan added, “It’s tough, it’s tough on the team overall.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Zadorov out for team reasons. Gorges out for the year

'Pysyk joins the Sabres for his third recall of the season. He has played in four games with Buffalo in 2014-15, scoring a goal in the team’s game at Ottawa on Dec. 29. In parts of three seasons with the Sabres, Pysyk has played in 67 games and recorded 13 points (3+10). With Rochester this season, Pysyk has appeared in 50 games and contributed 16 points (3+13).' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up two

'Nashville outshot Buffalo 38-17.' … [Read more...] about Santorelli, Franson help Predators top Sabres

'“We were so close to winning the hockey game and beat the best team in the League, but we took way too many penalties and they got one lucky bounce,” goaltender Michal Neuvirth said. “It’s tough to swallow but it’s definitely nice to get a point against a team like that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres take league-leading Predators to shootout

'McCabe (6’0”, 195 lbs., 10/12/93) joins the Sabres for his second career recall and his first recall of the 2014-15 season. In 49 games with Rochester this season, McCabe has led all AHL rookie defensemen with 25 points (4+21), including 10 in his last 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Pysyk and McCabe recalled from Rochester

'Zadorov will miss at least Sunday’s game due to “team reasons.” “It’s just part of the growing process. But this one here, we’ll just have to deal with him,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “He’s a 19 years old. Sometimes you’re mature in certain things, sometimes you’re not. Unfortunately, we’ll have to deal with him. It’s what we’re dealing with. It’s tough. It’s tough on the … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for help on defense