Archives for November 2013

'At 33, Miller no longer has the patience to go through another period of reconstruction. It has not knocked on the door of the team for a change of air, but he made clear his plan.' … [Read more...] about Unfortunate Miller

'"Do not tell the story, we still found a way to lose, he said. Rather good teams find ways to win, thanks to their trust. We must play better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres frustrated

Canadiens roll to fourth straight win by dumping pesky Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Dudley staying with Canadiens as assistant GM (Montreal Gazette) Power play success away from home continues for Canadiens (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Always on the right track (Journal de Montreal) Buffalo saw hope (Journal de Montreal) Unfortunate Miller (Journal de … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'The Canadiens' third-best road penalty killing unit did the job, holding off the Sabres on a four-minute power play in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens top Sabres 3-1

'D'Agostini is on his fourth NHL team since 2010. He had an assist and four penalty minutes in eight games with Pittsburgh after signing a one-year deal with the Penguins in July.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim F D’Agostini off waivers

'Prendergast has spent 30-plus years in professional hockey front offices, the majority of it with the Oilers. He joined the club in 1990 as vice president of hockey operations, taking the role of assistant general manager in 2006.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add Prendergast to scouting staff

'"When things are difficult, it's easy to point fingers, but this group is really starting to pay attention," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "We're making strides in the right direction. We want to get better and it showed tonight. The guys had their own little chit-chat in the room and it shows me that they're starting to really care."' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 1

'Prior to the Penguins, D'Agostini played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and the New Jersey Devils and has notched 96 points on 47 goals and 49 assists through 275 career games in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim D’Agostini

'"You're not going to win too many games with one goal," Sabres center Tyler Ennis said.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens’ power play does it again in 3-1 win over Sabres

'He was traded from the Blues to the Devils after the 2011-12 season, but scored just four points in 13 games in the lockout-shortened 2013 season. New Jersey did not offer him a qualifying offer at season's end, allowing him to sign with Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward D’Agostini off waivers

'Buffalo cut the lead in half on Moulson's ninth goal of the season and first since scoring twice in his Sabres debut. After taking Subban off the puck in the corner, Drew Stafford fed a pass to Moulson who ripped a one-timer into the Montreal net. The Canadiens extended their lead with a late power play goal. Brendan Gallagher sent the puck sailing over Miller's glove at 18:16 … [Read more...] about Canadiens Send Sabres to 5th Straight Loss, 3-1

'With better defense came very little offense for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still have trouble with the details

'"I'm never happy after a loss," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "But I'm happy with the way we started competing."' … [Read more...] about Canadiens beat Sabres for fourth straight win

'The Sabres have been prone to take penalties late in close hockey games and Wednesday night proved to be another example of it.' … [Read more...] about Recap (Nov. 27): Canadiens 3 – Sabres 1

'D’Agostini (10/23/86, 6'0", 198 lbs), who was waived by the Pittsburgh Penguins yesterday, has played in eight games with Pittsburgh in 2013-14, recording an assist and four penalty minutes. He joined the Penguins at the start of the season after signing a one-year contract in July.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claim D’Agostini off waivers