Archives for November 6, 2015

'“It was more to show we weren’t playing well in front of him and to kind of spark some things,” captain Brian Gionta said. “Unfortunately, he takes the brunt of that, or in his head he takes the brunt of that, but we left him out to hang.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ullmark gets little help in brutal first period of loss to Tampa Bay Lightning

'But now that they’ve established they can score and possess the puck like a real NHL team, the Sabres are going to have to start putting up some signature victories.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still lack a signature win

'Rookie Jack Eichel posted photos on social media as he was outfitted in a bomb suit. Matt Moulson posted video as he worked a gun (without any ammunition, mind you) on top of a military vehicle while everyone took turns driving an Army Humvee. They toured a C-130 Hercules aircraft, and Zemgus Girgensons enjoyed getting to operate a bomb robot.' … [Read more...] about Team members enjoy stronger connection to military

'A lot of action, few goals: The Sabres put up 21 shots during the second period, but Eichel was the only one to find the net. Sam Reinhart, Ryan O’Reilly and Tyler Ennis had prime chances. Buffalo limited the Lightning to eight shots in the second while building a 29-19 lead.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Lightning 4, Sabres 1

'The Sabres abandoned Ullmark early, allowing the struggling Lightning, losers of five of its last six outings, to annihilate them. Tampa Bay hadn’t held a lead after 20 minutes all season. “We hung our goalie out to dry with those opportunities,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall apart early, lose to Lightning

'The McGinns credit the sacrifices their parents, Bob and Cori, made to give their boys a hockey career. Jamie McGinn joked the stress gave his father gray hair.“I give them all the credit in the world, because having three boys in hockey, traveling all over the country is pretty amazing for them to stick through it and never be able to say no,” he said. “They just did it … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jamie McGinn proud of brothers

'When asked how many goals Ullmark (eight saves) was to blame on, Gorges said “Absolutely none.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo ‘D’ shows up 20 minutes late, Sabres fall 4-1

Bolts rediscover winning form, defeat Buffalo 4-1 (Tampa Tribune) McGinn brothers reunion tour continues in Buffalo (Tampa Tribune) Lightning tops Sabres again (Tampa Bay Times) Injury trouble solved, Paquette returns to Lightning lineup (Tampa Bay Times) Mishkin's extra shift: Lightning 4, Sabres 1 (TampaBayLightning.com) Sights and sounds from the First Niagara Center … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'“I thought I was pretty ready (to leave Buffalo) but it was a little harder than I thought it would be,” Miller said. “People talk about ‘you’re paid to do a job and you’re a professional, so just go do your job.’ For me and a core group of guys in Buffalo, it was about something we were building, and we really bought into the idea that we were entrusted with something and … [Read more...] about Canucks’ Ryan Miller savours time as Sabres’ saver

'"We're a lot to blame for that one," Sabres defenseman Cody Franson said. "Give them credit, they're a great team. But our missed execution in the first period put us behind the eight ball early."' … [Read more...] about Lightning beat Sabres again 4-1

'"It was a weird game," Lightning coach Jon Cooper said. "But it's just a consistency (issue). ... I think we played like they were going to lay down (in the second period) and you can't do that in this league and our goalie bailed us out for the win."' … [Read more...] about Lightning jump out early on Sabres

'The Sabres peppered Vasilevskiy with 21 shots in the 2nd period, their second-highest single period shot total of the season (24 in the 3rd at Pittsburgh on 10/29/15). One period later, Buffalo managed only 2 shots on net -- the team's lowest single-period output of the season.' … [Read more...] about Lightning Topple Sabres 4-1

'"We gave a good team too many easy opportunities to score and they took every advantage of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Lightning: From the Locker Room

'“We definitely shot ourselves in the foot tonight with the way we came out in the first period,” Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges said. “It’s frustrating because when we did decide to play, it was a different game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t overcome first-period deficit against Lightning

Amerks' Bailey hopes to make rookie season memorable (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage