Archives for December 2015

'(On his three assists) "It doesn't happen too often for me, it's nice, but we need wins. It's a disappointment for me and the whole team, but we have to keep battling and get the next one Friday night at home."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Red Wings: From the Locker Room

'"We didn't start well. … We weren't ready to play but we started to battle," Ristolainen said. "We had chances to win the game in overtime. So we get a point."' … [Read more...] about Abdelkader, Richards help Red Wings top Sabres

'Detroit tied the game with 6:29 remaining after an interference call on Sabres captain Brian Gionta set them up with a late power play. Justin Abdelkader, who had already scored for Detroit in the first period, beat Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark with a wrister from the right circle.' … [Read more...] about Kane scores twice in Sabres’ OT loss to Red Wings

'No other NHL team boasts two rookies among its top-three goal scorers. While the placement of Eichel (tied for first) and Reinhart (third) is partly an indictment of Buffalo’s slow-starting veterans, there’s also no doubt the rookies have earned their rankings atop the Sabres’ stat sheet.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies proving up to the task of winning games

'“I knew I felt the cross-check, then when I looked at it after, I don’t blame the guy. It’s a tough spot for him to be in. He turns around and catches me right underneath the throat. I don’t think there was any intent. For me it was hard to swallow, pardon my pun, but it was a scary moment and a long night in the hospital. Thankfully, I’m OK.”' … [Read more...] about Colaiacovo back from dented trachea

Red Wings vs. Sabres: Game info, time, TV, etc. (Detroit Free Press) Sabres-Red Wings Preview (AP) Red Wings hoping to get, preserve lead vs. Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage

'Viktor Arvidsson was given a five minute major penalty and was thrown out of the game, but not suspended by the NHL. Colaiacovo isn’t holding a grudge, “I don’t think it was intentional, it was an accidental thing. I don’t blame the guy, it’s a tough sport for him to be in, he turns around and catches me under the throat and I don’t think there was any intent and for me it was … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Colaiacovo has recovered quickly

'“It’s all about confidence, this year we’re playing better and getting more chances, so I just try to get pucks to the net and try to get pucks to the forwards and they make plays happen.”' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen showing why the Sabres wanted him badly

'They last met on Oct. 25, 2014, when Eichel scored once to help lead Boston University to a 3-2 victory over the University of Michigan. Larkin had two assists in the loss at Agganis Arena in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Eichel, Larkin set for first pro head-to-head matchup

'“I feel good,” Colaiacovo said. “Obviously it was a scary incident and at the time it was pretty painful but it is what it is. Right now, it’s not really stopping me from doing much.' … [Read more...] about Colaiacovo returns to practice following cross-check to throat