Archives for October 15, 2013

Sabres-Islanders Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (0-6-1) at New York Islanders (2-2-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres seek first win against Islanders (NHL.com) Game Preview: New York Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'“Everyone in the locker room knows you’re not going to win games scoring one goal,” said right wing Brian Flynn, who pulled the Sabres into a 1-1 tie in the second period. “Our goalies have been playing great this year, but we have to find ways to create more offense. That’s on us. There’s not much the coaching staff can do.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beaten to the punch, again

'While teams like Calgary and Colorado are rebuilding but actually winning games and getting production from young players, the Sabres are slipping into the abyss. They’re the worst team in the league. They’re hideous to watch. When are they actually going to win a game? Tonight on Long Island? Any of the three after that (Vancouver, Colorado, Boston)? Yikes.' … [Read more...] about No Pominville tribute is Sabres dark moment

'Vanek will remain a trade candidate and longed-for talent until he re-signs or is dealt. He faced the team that makes the most sense for his future Monday night.' … [Read more...] about Vanek keeps an eye on team’s progress

'“It stings because … it’s another loss,” Sabres co-captain Steve Ott said. “We’re in the business of winning and production. There are some bright spots. We finally outshot a team 23-20 and held them to 20 shots, which is outstanding. We come out on the losing end, lack of production from all of us, including myself. At the end of the day, losing’s just not the option.”' … [Read more...] about Wild’s Jason Pominville burns old teammates, helps keep Sabres winless

'“For my career, it might be the best thing to go to somewhere where the teams are heading in completely different directions,” Pominville said Monday before scoring the winner in the Wild’s 2-1 win, his first-ever game as an opponent inside the First Niagara Center. “Obviously … they want to win and they want to win now."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Jason Pominville happy about new chapter with Wild

'"I think the media and outside people always have an opinion, just like I have my own opinion," Vanek said. "That's fine. I've said it all along: Right now, I'm not ready (to make a decision.)"' … [Read more...] about For Thomas Vanek, return to Minnesota next year could be good move

Pominville's happy homecoming lifts Wild to win over Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Fontaine cherishes first goal (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Minnesota Wild's Jason Pominville comes home a winner (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) For Thomas Vanek, return to Minnesota next year could be good move (Saint Paul Pioneer Press) Photo gallery (Fox Sports North) Five Takeaways at … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Minnesota Coverage

'''There were many moments in the game where I don't feel that our execution was at its best, but the bottom line is we did enough good things to win this hockey game,'' Minnesota coach Mike Yeo said. ''I thought special teams was critical.''' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Wild hold off winless Sabres 2-1

'"We can't get down. It's a long season," said Brian Flynn, who scored Buffalo's lone goal.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota 2, Buffalo 1

'Things continue to go from bad to worse for the Sabres, who are off to one of the worst starts in franchise history. Buffalo (0-6-1) is winless through seven games, matching its two worst efforts to begin a season. Buffalo also began with a seven-game winless stretch in the 1990-91 and 1999-2000 seasons. The Sabres and the New Jersey Devils (0-3-3) are the only winless teams … [Read more...] about Pominville lifts Wild in return to Buffalo

'Buffalo (0-6-1) struggled yet again on the power play, going 0 for 4. Overall, the team has scored only seven goals in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Pominville Scores in Return, Wild Beat Sabres 2-1

'"Good day, good way to finish it for sure," he said. "Just so many good memories in this building and this city, so it was nice to be able to get one and win it on top of it, so it was good."' … [Read more...] about Pominville scores against his old team

'"When you're playing catch-up hockey all the time like that, it definitely wears on you," Brodziak said. "That's why it was nice for a few games we've been able to come out and get a lead early, and it does make the feeling a lot easier on the bench and throughout the team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ skid hits seven in loss to Wild

'“It stings because obviously it’s another loss and we’re in the business of winning and production,” co-captain Steve Ott said. “There are some bright spots. We finally outshot a team [22-20] and held them to 20 shots, which is outstanding, but we come out on the losing end. [It’s a] lack of production from all of us, including myself and at the end of the day, losing’s just … [Read more...] about Sabres still searching for offense in loss to Wild