Archives for April 13, 2015

'It has been well known that Murray and Nolan did not see eye to eye and Murray said, “I don’t think it was a bad fit, I don’t think it was a great fit, we both said after it’s too bad it didn’t work out, is it chemistry, maybe it’s just chemistry, maybe it’s just two different personalities, you need chemistry on the ice and you need chemistry off the ice and who’s to blame … [Read more...] about Murray felt firing Nolan may help the Sabres improve

' “It’s difficult because when you come in to the start of the season, you don’t come in with the mindset of, we’re just trying to build for next year. You come in with the mindset of, we’re here to win, as players our job is not to play for the future and play for the development of players, it’s compete every night and try to get two points every game night.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Gorges understands what’s ahead

'Tyler Ennis said he will play for Team Canada at the Word Championships in the Czech Republic. The winger said, “I’m going to go to the Worlds and work on my game and hopefully win a gold medal.” Ennis added, “It’s very exciting, they’ve got a really good team going over there, it’s going to be a lot of fun.”' … [Read more...] about Not all the Sabres are done playing hockey

'Shortly after the game, my son texted me to let me know he'll be getting a jersey, whether its McDavid or Eichel. Those jerseys will be flying off the shelves and the buzz around that player and this team will be incredible next season.' … [Read more...] about Whew! Thank goodness its over

'"We had one pretty good run where the team played well and the goaltending was outstanding and I think we went on quite a losing streak after that, I think maybe 14 games or something like that. That's a hard question. If we finish 24th and showed great improvement, is it possible that wouldn't have happened? I guess that's possible."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fire coach Nolan after 23-win season

'Buffalo Sabres General Manger Tim Murray today announced Ted Nolan has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Nolan relieved of duties as Sabres’ head coach

'“It’s a big offseason for everyone on this team. We all have to take a look in the mirror and understand that what happened this year isn’t acceptable,” he said. “And we’ve better be willing to put the time in and the effort in to make sure this doesn’t happen again.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to ‘Take a step forward’ with work in the offseason