Archives for April 2015

'Good grief. Thus does a major professional sports league stumble into the twilight zone. And the fault lies with the lottery system, which is obviously inadequate as a disincentive to be lousy.' … [Read more...] about Fans will not forgive nor forget if Sabres lose No. 1 pick

'He could sell Babcock on coaching Connor McDavid, who is being billed as the next Sidney Crosby — that’s if Buffalo scores McDavid in June’s entry draft.' … [Read more...] about Could Buffalo Sabres entice Mike Babcock to coach them if they land Connor McDavid in NHL draft?

'“It’s definitely a tough situation. If you have two games, I don’t know what it really will do, but just personally, it’ll be nice to get in and sort of get acquainted with everything and get my feet wet in the organization here,” he said. “It’s just exciting just to know I might be able to get in a couple games. But again, I don’t want to get my hopes up too much because if … [Read more...] about Johnson, Ristolainen take part in practice on Thursday

'“That’s one thing we try to instill – a group that cares for one another because a group that cares for one another usually plays well together moving forward,” Nolan said. “It was great to see. When you see one guy who really cares about another guy who is actually from this city, it was great to see.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta ‘proud and humbled’ to serve as Alternate Captain

Amerks sign Pat Nagle to PTO contract (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres got unlikely appearances on the score sheet by Matt Ellis and Zac Dalpe to win their second straight game Wednesday, 4-3. The last-place Sabres pulled within two points of Arizona with five games remaining for each. The Coyotes own the tiebreaker of regulation/overtime victories (18-14), so the Sabres need three points to pass Arizona.' … [Read more...] about Sabres chip away at deficit, top Leafs

'If you’re a conspiracy theorist, the Leafs are absolutely winning the lottery on April 18. Think of Patrick Ewing going to the Knicks or Sidney Crosby going to Mario Lemieux’s Penguins at a time when No. 66 was recouping his millions from his bankrupt franchise that was desperate to build a new arena and not leave for Kansas City.' … [Read more...] about Lottery may turn over new Leafs

'He became the first defenseman in Sabres franchise history to record consecutive multi-goal games.' … [Read more...] about Meszaros finds his scoring touch

'Schulefand said Boynton, who posted $10,000 bail in the case, began intensive outpatient treatment Tuesday at the Meadows addiction treatment center in Scottsdale, Ariz., which involves counseling sessions Monday through Thursday.; … [Read more...] about Boynton is a no show in Buffalo city court

'The pro-tank fans can’t be happy. Through all the adversity and turmoil this season, the Sabres haven’t quit. Deep down, some Sabres fans probably appreciate that. Unlike Thursday, when the home fans cheered for the Coyotes in their 4-3 overtime win, the Sabres supporters in the bipartisan capacity crowd of 19,070 rooted for their team again.' … [Read more...] about Rare Matt Ellis goal caps Sabres’ comeback win against hapless Leafs

'“As long as people still want you, I guess you’re doing your job,” he said. “For myself, I’ve had to learn some valuable lessons along the way. I’ve had to go through a few different places to learn them."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospect T.J. Brennan back in NHL after long journey

Leafs blow lead, fall 4-3 to Sabres (Toronto Sun) It's very clear that the Leafs and Sabres didn't care (Toronto Sun) Signs point to Nonis returning as Maple Leafs GM (Toronto Sun) Sabres win, Leafs lose, or was it the other way around? (Toronto Star) Sabres beat Leafs as battle for NHL’s basement continues (Toronto Globe and Mail) Nolan, Horachek relate at end of … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'"It's that pride," said captain Brian Gionta, who had two assists. "No one wants to pack it in here. Everybody is playing right to the end, and it's nice to see."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally back to beat Maple Leafs 4-3

'"To get a goal, and to get a victory, doesn't get much better than that," Ellis said. "It's a special feeling."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Toronto 3

'"Whether we're in the basement, it's about the integrity of the game," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "You're not going to tell professional athletes not to work and not to compete."' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Leafs in battle of Eastern basement