Archives for 2016

'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

'“There’s excitement and a lot of thinking about what to do,” said Foligno, who has six goals on the season. “You don’t have much time to think about it. You’re up and you’ve got to go. It’s only you. It’s a lot of pressure but it’s fun pressure and it was great to score that one.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres take back home edge, beating Habs

'“There’s going to be a lot of speculation,” Therrien said after the Canadiens had a morning skate at First Niagara Center on Friday. “People will speculate about ‘what I hear from different people.’ But that’s our market.' … [Read more...] about Habs remain hopeful Price will be back

'The Sabres have been outscored, 16-10, in the last three games but this victory snapped an 0-2-2 skid. The loss snapped Montreal's three-game winning streak, which came after a 5-20-1 collapse that marked the Habs' worst stretch of play since 1940.' … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Sabres 6, Canadiens 4

'“You noticed the different atmosphere with the number of Montreal fans,” Bylsma said. “I kind of felt that with them scoring the first goal. That didn’t feel so good with fans cheering in your building that way. I know it spurred me on. I didn’t want to have that happen again.”' … [Read more...] about Marcus Foligno stars in Sabres’ wild win over Canadiens

'“I mean, that guy’s an idiot, and that’s all I can say,” Foligno said. “I mean, that guy, he’s been doing it for years … and gets away with a lot of cheap shots.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe Flyers’ Radko Gudas targeted Dan Catenacci

'The transformation of downtown began with a Marriott Courtyard hotel two blocks north of the arena and Pegula planned to build a parking deck between the hotel and the arena with a sheet of ice to serve as the team’s training site. But Kim Pegula, who was born in South Korea and adopted by an American couple, convinced her husband that they could do more with the property.' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Pegula tries to lift his team and city from doldrums

Bad luck costs Canadiens another game against Sabres (Montreal Gazette) 'There are no positives in this game,' Galchenyuk says (Montreal Gazette) Sabres owner Pegula tries to lift his team and city from doldrums (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Another chance loupée (Le Journal de Montreal) A big step back (Le Journal de Montreal) Subban angry (Le … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage