Archives for February 14, 2016

'“A lot of the guys that I did meet when I did get traded were gone, and it was a whole new team,” he said. “We’re a team that’s learning to win and changing our mentality in terms of being harder to play against. We have enough skill in here, and I think it’s just a matter of being harder to play against, being tougher to play against, especially at home here.”' … [Read more...] about Kane starting to find his comfort zone

'But Murray needs veteran NHL talent now. At the trade deadline and during free agency. There is no excuse for this team to be floundering near the bottom of the NHL again. It’s certainly not the fault of Eichel, Reinhart or Ristolainen. Or Evander Kane and Ryan O’Reilly, even though players about to start the largest contract in franchise history really can’t go without a goal … [Read more...] about Stamkos would be more than welcome here

'“When we start letting in some goals, we’ve got to take a few breathers,” goaltender Robin Lehner said Saturday. “Just chip it in and try to just stay out of our zone for a little bit, go grind it out for a few shifts to calm down. We’re trying to find ways.”' … [Read more...] about Quick goals by opponents a problem

'“He trusts me and he knows I have his back and his best interests at heart,” Buscaglia said. “The journey is definitely a father-and-son kind of thing."' … [Read more...] about Mother’s guidance helped Justin Bailey reach Sabres

'“I didn’t like our last two games defensively, and that would be inclusive of a lot of people,” Bylsma said. “I think just the opportunities and situations were giving up in a game, Mark was a part of. We’re going to have that accountability in our game, and Mark was the guy that was coming out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Dan Bylsma not rotating defensemen; Zemgus Girgensons ready

'"It was enough to get to know the city, all the good places and bad," Grigorenko said. "People were really nice to me there. It was a good experience."' … [Read more...] about Mikhail Grigorenko back where he started

Mikhail Grigorenko back where he started (Denver Post) Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres: How to watch on TV, preview and more (Denver Post) Avalanche-Sabres Preview (AP) Avalanche go for three in a row (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage

'"I anticipate that the doctor will tell me he's good to go and yes, with Larsson being out – you know I'd like to see Zemgus go back with Jack there on the wing, but with our situation, he'll probably play in the middle tomorrow," Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons back at practice, hopes to play Sunday

Amerks shut out again by Albany (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Ken Appleby gets shutout to lead Albany Devils to win (Albany Times Union) Amerks come up empty-handed in Albany (Amerks.com) Devils Shut Out Amerks For Second Straight Game (TheAlbanyDevils.com) Photo gallery (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage