Archives for April 2015

'All of this had added up to one of the worst seasons in recent memory, with the payoff being one of the biggest potential prizes. For Buffalo’s efforts in a season where as many as five teams could finish 10 games below .500 or worse, they are just one loss away from acquiring one of the two best prospects to enter the league in years.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ path to last

'"[It's] kind of one of those benchmarks you want to get to," Ennis said. "Even when things aren't going your way or things are frustrating, you always want to kind of play well individually and achieve some goals and continue to play with good habits."' … [Read more...] about Lindback makes 49 saves, Sabres top Hurricanes

'“Larsson and Matty have been playing awesome so I really haven’t had to do too much,” Ennis said. “They’ve been finding me and we’ve got some good chemistry.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang on to topple Hurricanes

Amerks sign Eric Cornel and Brycen Martin to Amateur tryouts (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The final week of the season is likely going to be the end of Ted Nolan’s tenure as Buffalo coach. It’s pretty much a foregone conclusion the Sabres will be looking elsewhere for a new coach this spring, giving General Manager Tim Murray his first chance to hire his own man since he took over 15 months ago.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s race for bottom could end tonight

'Nolan said he’s had “no talk whatsoever” with Murray about his future.' … [Read more...] about End in sight for Sabres after long season

Hurricanes-Sabres Preview (AP) Carolina Hurricanes (29-38-11) at Buffalo Sabres (22-49-8) (The Sports Network) Hurricanes open three-game road trip at Sabres (NHL.com) Gameday: Hurricanes at Sabres (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Carolina Coverage

'“I waited to have that experience a long time ago. I tried to play my best game,” said the 21-year-old, who followed winger Michael Ferland (Calgary) as the second Blade from the Memorial Cup team to appear in an NHL game.' … [Read more...] about Former Blade Makarov pleased with NHL debut

'If you ask Kane, here’s who the Buffalo Sabres are getting: He describes himself as “generous,” “loyal” and “kind-hearted.” He knows the average fan wouldn’t attach those adjectives to his name. And he knows he’s had a hand in this, beyond what he calls the “loud” pictures he’s posted. He says several things about him have been “made up,” but he’s never been quick to correct … [Read more...] about Distracting. Immature. Selfish. Cocky. Jerk.

'Whew! Four points up with three games to go. The garage door is opening…just need to pull in without hitting anything.' … [Read more...] about Are you kidding me? What a weekend in the race for 30th.

'The Arizona Coyotes moved four points ahead of Buffalo with a 5-3 win late Saturday night over San Jose. Arizona and Buffalo both have three games left and the Sabres would clinch 30th with a regulation loss in their next game, Monday against Carolina in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give way to Islanders

'“It’s all in good fun,” he said. “The Leafs fans are some of the most passionate fans in the world. They’re obviously not enjoying the experience of all the losing. But if there is some benefit to the losing, they are going to get a very, very good player and whether that’s whoever, it doesn’t matter. The draft is so deep this year. So I’m sure Leaf fans are going to be pretty … [Read more...] about McDavid at heart remains a Leafs fan

'Going back through the last five full seasons, at least 75 percent of the playoff teams had been decided by New Year’s Day. Fourteen of the 16 teams remain unchanged in 2009 and 2010, 13 of 16 stayed locked in during 2012, and 12 of 16 held their positions in 2011 and 2014.' … [Read more...] about History shows good starts mean postseason

Islanders keep pace in playoff race with 3-0 win over Sabres (New York Daily News) Isles on verge of clinching playoffs after Coliseum rout (New York Post) Islanders closer to playoff berth with win over Sabres (Newsday) Cherished Islanders celebrate their history in Coliseum event (Newsday) All in the family for Islanders' Ryan Strome (Newsday) Islanders' Mikhail … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'But in a season that just seems to keep ratcheting up the bizarre meter, Buffalo saw a one-goal lead flip into a one-goal loss in only 47 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Winless weekend keeps Sabres in 30th