Archives for March 2015

'"They gave us what they had to give and that's all you can ask for," Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Washington 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'"These guys for the last little while have been giving everything," Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said. "They punch the clock, they come. ... You have to be very pleased with the effort."' … [Read more...] about Kuznetsov leads Capitals to shootout win

'After a scoreless overtime period, Kuznetsov snapped a shot past Lindback in the first round of the shootout. Holtby was perfect, denying Ennis, Matt Moulson and Phil Varone, giving Washington the 4-3 win.' … [Read more...] about Caps Outlast Sabres in Shootout 4-3

'"I think we played well," said Ennis. "I was happy with our effort. We competed...everyone, from [Lindback] all the way out, all four lines. I was happy with the way we played. It would have been nice to have two points, but we'll still try to get it tomorrow in Boston."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t take advantage of a tired team

'"I think we’ve known what [Larsson] can do for a long time," Sabres defenseman Mike Weber said. "He’s really just showing everyone what he can do. He’s a bulldog out there. He’s hard to play against, he’s strong on the puck." … [Read more...] about Kuznetsov lifts Capitals past Sabres in shootout

'"It's a great opportunity. I can't ask for anything more," Larsson said. "I've just got to show it every day and work hard. If you play with those guys you have to work your [butt] off and show them you want to play with them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Larsson, Varone shining in expanded roles

'“These guys for the last little while have given everything they’ve got. They punch the clock,” Nolan said. “You couldn’t say one guy gave us any less than the other. They gave us what they had to give, and that’s all you can ask for.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t hold off caps in shootout

'Ruhwedel (5’11”, 181 lbs., 5/7/90) joins the Sabres for the first time this season. He currently leads all Amerks defensemen with 31 points (8+23) through 59 games in 2014-15 and ranks 12th among all AHL defensemen. Ruhwedel has five points (1+4) in his last four games, and seven of his eight goals this season have been scored on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Chad Ruhwedel

'The 48-year-old goalie coach turned question marks Jhonas Enroth and Michal Neuvirth into tradable assets, and he’s helped transform Anders Lindback from a guy who couldn’t stop anything into a formidable opponent.' … [Read more...] about Irbe brings out best in Sabres’ goaltenders

'But forget about the Sabres’ opponents for a moment. Sooner or later, a strong effort – players have kept giving what they have throughout all the upheaval and losing, coach Ted Nolan has said repeatedly – might pay off. It almost did Saturday, when they hung with the New York Rangers before falling 2-0.' … [Read more...] about Struggling Sabres could win some games down the stretch

Pregame primer: Can Caps repeat a rout in Buffalo? (CSN Washington) Capitals-Sabres Preview (AP) Washington Capitals (37-23-10) at Buffalo Sabres (19-43-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres try to snap slide vs. Capitals (NHL.com) Caps start three-game trip in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage

'Six of the Sabres final 14 games are against teams that are currently in a playoff spot. Edmonton faces just four teams currently in and Arizona will meet seven.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Oilers, Coyotes all doing their best to finish 30th

'The Sabres’ lack of offense (20 shots) gave Rangers goalie Mackenzie Skapski his first NHL shutout in his second appearance. His only other game was a 3-1 victory Feb. 20 in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Lindback battle Rangers, but get shut out

'They’ve been without Henrik Lundqvist for a month and they again look like the favorite in the East.' … [Read more...] about Rangers look ready for a long run

'Buffalo, which signed defenseman Chad Ruhwedel along with Schaller in 2013, could be busy again this spring. The first name to watch is Casey Bailey, a junior forward at Penn State. The 23-year-old, who played his home games in Pegula Ice Arena, had 22 goals and 40 points through 35 games to enter the conversation for a few NHL teams.' … [Read more...] about Schaller knows the drill for college free agents