Archives for January 2016

'“As an organization we’re trying to build on something and build toward something great this year and next year and the years to come,” Gorges said in Denver. “When you can hold a group together, a core group of guys that first and foremost are good guys, guys that want to get better and want to grow and want to be part of something great, if you can keep those guys together, … [Read more...] about Murray has a decision to make on McGinn

'The partnership with the Academy of Hockey will allow each Jr. Sabres team to increase its average ice schedule to three weekday practices, including skill development sessions along with weekend games. Teams will also work more closely with the staff at IMPACT Sports Performance to enhance off-ice training.' … [Read more...] about Adams becomes Jr. Sabres president

'“I do stress that we think we’ve improved greatly everywhere but in the standings,” Murray said. “This is the process. If I can acquire younger assets or future assets for some of our veterans, especially veterans on expiring contracts, I’m going to pursue that for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres could be active again before trade deadline

Game day: Red Wings at Sabres, time, TV, information (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings Gameday (Ann Arbor News) Red Wings-Sabres Preview (AP) Red Wings will be without Richards against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Detroit Coverage

'It's nice that she gets to experience the nice hotels, the meals that we set up and just traveling the way we do. It’s definitely something we sometimes take for granted – how lucky we are to have this kind of set up. But my mom's enjoyed it. She loves talking hockey with all the parents and getting to meet everyone. She said it's been outstanding and the people in the … [Read more...] about O’Reilly: Traveling with mom

Visiting Amerks will provide familiar look for Griffins (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) A destiny determined by an upbringing on the ice (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We deserved at least a point out of this one,” said hard-luck loser Robin Lehner, who made 33 saves in his most effective game with the Sabres. “We battled hard. I felt like I battled hard. It’s just tough not getting a win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t catch their breath, suffer tough loss to Avalanche

'On the surface, the new chapter is reading like the previous one for Grigorenko and Zadorov. Grigorenko has struggled to score goals and find consistency. Zadorov, sent to the minors for 28 games, is still growing as a person.' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko happy with fresh start in Colorado

'The Sabres held a 24-15 shot advantage through 40 minutes, boosted by a 14-6 second period. The Avs, though, took 18 of the 23 shots in the third to blow past Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Avalanche 2, Sabres 1

Francois Beauchemin's late score caps Avs' rally at home (Denver Post) Nathan MacKinnon would enjoy a reunion with former linemate (Denver Post) Tanguay Breaks Slump As Avs Rally Past Sabres (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage

'"Once you got in the ice it's just another game," O'Reilly said. "You try to win. It wasn't too weird I guess. It was just different."' … [Read more...] about Beauchemin’s late goal lifts Avalanche past Sabres, 2-1.

'Beauchemin's shot from the right point went off Sabres defenseman Mark Pysyk and beat goalie Robin Lehner high for his sixth of the season. Beauchemin also had an assist on Tanguay's goal.' … [Read more...] about Fluke goal pushes Avalanche past Sabres

'The Sabres have now lost 10 straight games to the Avalanche dating back to 12/4/05.' … [Read more...] about Avs Edge Sabres 2-1

'"Certainly gave [the Avalanche] the opportunity with the 4-minute power play. I thought we were going to steal the momentum of the game with the kill. We killed off the 4 minutes, it was a crucial part of the game. We still hadn't recovered...we hadn't gotten those guys off the ice from the kill and they took advantage and scored the goal right after."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Avalanche: From the Locker Room

'Tanguay scored the tying goal at 9:23 of the third period, his first goal since Oct. 30, and passed to Francois Beauchemin for the winning goal with 31.7 seconds remaining.' … [Read more...] about Beauchemin’s late goal lifts Avalanche past Sabres