Archives for November 2013

'Nolan's Sabres were tough to play against. Opponents had to work hard to play against the Sabres. Players like Rob Ray and Matthew Barnaby were not big goal scorers, but were key components on Nolan's teams. However, it was Nolan's relationship with star goaltender Dominik Hasek and former general manager John Muckler that did him in.' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan Comes Full Circle

'LaFontaine joins the Sabres after beginning the season as vice president of development and community affairs for the NHL. He will work with Assistant General Manager Kevin Devine on day-to-day hockey operations while conducting the search for the Sabres’ next general manager.' … [Read more...] about LaFontaine & Nolan return to the Sabres

'“They were very engaging. I talked to a few guys on the ice and they didn’t hold back,” Nolan said. “Some of them maybe went on a little longer than they maybe should’ve, but that’s what we want. We want open communication here. We want to find to out where the problems are and being truthful is the best way to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Nolan takes in first practice

Rochester Amerks win in wake of Sabres' shakeup (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Slumping Bulldogs taken to school by Amerks (Hamilton Spectator) Adam scores twice, Hackett makes 26 saves as Americans beat Bulldogs (CP) Adam scores twice as Amerks top Bulldogs 3-1 (Amerks.com) Amerks top Bulldogs 3-1 in school day game (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'For most of the night, they joined their beleaguered fans in watching the Los Angeles Kings play hockey. It was a mismatch in shots, scoring chances, zone time ... pretty much any stat that gets kept, the Kings had the lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres somehow have happy ending to bad night

'Miller has to be having the best season in NHL history, or at least in this dead puck era, for a guy who has a 3.28 goals-against average. He’s second in the NHL in saves (490) and shots against (535) and has cobbled out a .916 save percentage despite having the NHL’s worst team in front of him.' … [Read more...] about Despite situation, Miller making case for Team USA spot

'“I wanted to have a big game but at the same time it just feels nice to win,” Hodgson said. “That’s all we’re worried about right now. It was the first one at home. We’re going to enjoy it."' … [Read more...] about Hodgson rebounds from benching in big way

'“I was like, ‘Every time I think you’re the best goalie in the world you are even better than I think,’” Ennis said. “He was so good tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ryan Miller dazzles again in shootout victory over Kings

'“I’m disappointed with the first year that I was here,” Regehr said about missing the playoffs in 2011-12. “I felt we had a better team than what we played at.”' … [Read more...] about Robyn Regehr thriving with Kings, grateful for time with Sabres

'”It’s the way we were built,” said Brown, the Kings captain, following a 3-2 shootout victory by the Sabres in First Niagara Center. “We drafted well, we kept a core group of guys together and that’s probably been the key to our success and will continue to be the key to our success. Going through a few rough periods together and when you win together there’s that collective … [Read more...] about Kings were in Sabres’ position not too long ago

Kings' goalie Jonathan Quick leaves in OT with injury in 3-2 loss (Los Angeles Times) Kings kick off road trip falling to Sabres in shootout (LAKings.com) Photo gallery (LAKings.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Los Angeles Coverage

'Matt Moulson and Tyler Ennis scored in the shootout for the Sabres (4-15-1) and Miller stopped both Los Angeles shooters. Buffalo was winless in its first nine home games, one short of the NHL record set by Pittsburgh in 1983-84.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Kings in SO for 1st home win

'Cody Hodgson scored a pair of goals in regulation, Moulson had two assists and Ennis added a helper for the Sabres, who have had three of their four wins come via the shootout this season. Ryan Miller made 43 saves in the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Los Angeles 2 (SO)

'Center Cody Hodgson scored two goals for Buffalo, which picked up its first home victory of the season. With the win, the Sabres (4-15-1) avoided becoming only the second team in NHL history to lose their first 10 home games of the season.' … [Read more...] about Miller leads Sabres past Kings

'Miller was given first star honors for his 43-save effort while Quick stopped 15 of 17 shots for Los Angeles.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Edge Kings in Shootout 3-2