'“I was thinking about, ‘Well, is this what I want to do now?’” Biron said. “I’d been in New York for a month. We had training camp, we had the beginning of the season, and, ‘How do I feel now?’ It was something that I was considering regardless of waivers or anything else like that.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Martin Biron content with recent retirement
Archives for October 2013
Thursday's Boston Coverage
Loui Eriksson suffers head injury in Bruins’ win over Sabres (Boston Globe) Milan Lucic continues his early season surge for Bruins (Boston Globe) John Scott’s wicked hit wipes out Loui Eriksson (Boston Herald) Chad Johnson solid in long-awaited debut (Boston Herald) Bruins F Eriksson to stay overnight in Buffalo (AP) Bruins F Eriksson leaves game after hit to head (The … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage
Lucic, Krug help Bruins beat Sabres 5-2
'By the time Krug netted the second of his two third-period goals, the fans launched into what have become regular ''Fire Darcy! Fire Darcy!'' chants in reference to Regier.' … [Read more...] about Lucic, Krug help Bruins beat Sabres 5-2
Boston 5, Buffalo 2
'Cody Hodgson and Nikita Zadorov had the goals for the Sabres, who are now 0-6-1 on home ice this season. Ryan Miller allowed all five goals on 34 shots in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Boston 5, Buffalo 2
Lucic gets two goals, five stitches in Bruins' win
'"It doesn't make you happy, right?" Lucic said of the cheers following his injury. "You have the power as a player to do whatever you can on the ice to kind of give it back to them. I guess you can say it's a fun part of being a fan, and it's also a fun part of being an athlete."' … [Read more...] about Lucic gets two goals, five stitches in Bruins’ win
Lucic, Krug Lead Bruins Past Sabres 5-2
'Milan Lucic and Torey Krug each found the net twice, sending the Bruins to a 5-2 win over the Sabres. Buffalo forward John Scott was sent to the dressing room following an open-ice hit to the head of Loui Eriksson.' … [Read more...] about Lucic, Krug Lead Bruins Past Sabres 5-2
Sabres try to be physical
'It’s really sad because despite the score, I liked Buffalo’s physical play, but Scott took one of the few positives from this game and turned it into a negative.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to be physical
Eriksson injured in Bruins' third straight win
'"The referees called it the way I guess everybody saw it," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "It's unfortunate but the guy who did it did his job tonight. He's out there for two reasons and that's either to fight or to hurt. He did his job tonight."' … [Read more...] about Eriksson injured in Bruins’ third straight win
Zadarov scores first NHL goal in loss
'The goal by Zadorov, which cut Boston’s lead to 3-2 with 4:50 remaining in the second period, was the first of his NHL career. It came in his second game on his first career shot. At 18 years, 6 months and eight days, he became the second-youngest Sabre to score. Only Pierre Turgeon at 18 years, 1 month, 24 days was younger when he scored his first career goal with the … [Read more...] about Zadarov scores first NHL goal in loss
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks Assign Shawn Szydlowski To Fort Wayne (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Ott wants to step up production
'“Absolutely, it’s concerning after 10 games to only have one assist and that’s something for myself I want to help produce and help contribute to this team,” Ott said. “Obviously with everybody chipping in, it makes a huge difference in the wins and loss column.”' … [Read more...] about Ott wants to step up production
Bruins backup goalie may start vs. Sabres
'“We’ll probably give him a shot there at some point, and Buffalo may be one of the games we give him,” Bruins coach Claude Julien said to Boston media after the team’s practice Monday.' … [Read more...] about Bruins backup goalie may start vs. Sabres
Sabres fans are getting restless
'If there’s any consolation about watching this Sabres team, it is the potential for better days ahead. To know that there are the likes of defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Nakita Zadorov, both 18, and forwards Zemgus Girgensons and Mikhail Grigorenko, both 19, in the system. Overall, the roster includes 15 players 23 years old or younger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans are getting restless
Popular rookie Mark Pysyk quickly developing into one of Sabres’ top defensemen
'Pysyk, a calm and cool customer on and off the ice, has been one of the 1-8-1 club’s few bright spots, skating more than 20 minutes a night, mostly beside No. 1 defenseman Christian Ehrhoff.' … [Read more...] about Popular rookie Mark Pysyk quickly developing into one of Sabres’ top defensemen
Paille: It's difficult to watch Sabres hit rock bottom
'“It’s difficult for me to watch because the people of Buffalo deserve a lot of good things. They are definitely people that are passionate, and really support the Bills and the Sabres. I saw it really turn over to the Sabres when I was there. I still go to Buffalo and get recognized everywhere they go. It’s a community that cares about the team. It’s just like us [in Boston] … [Read more...] about Paille: It’s difficult to watch Sabres hit rock bottom