Archives for December 2013

'“It’s a real big step for this hockey club,” he said. “Obviously I haven’t been here that long. It’s been a couple days, but as part of the organization, you kind of follow what goes on. To be able to dig ourselves out, that’s a great character win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to defeat Jets

Mark Pysyk looks to regain his form with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Being sent down has an upside for Adam (Saint John's Telegram) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The team also announced it has assigned defensemen Mark Pysyk and Brayden McNabb, and forward Luke Adam to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Porter and Ruhwedel recalled from Amerks

'“I think it’s pretty simple. I think as a five-man unit we’re just helping each other out so much more than we were before,” said defenseman Tyler Myers. “We’re talking to each other, letting each other know what options there are and then we’re executing. I think the communication has been a lot better. All the guys have really noticed it in the D-zone. We’re making crisp … [Read more...] about Sabres show promise in defensive zone

'But it looks like Cody McCormick might move back to the injured reserve list after suffering an upper body injury while blocking a shot in Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to Calgary. McCormick missed four games from Nov. 24 to Nov. 30 while being on the injured reserve and the physical-playing forward can’t seem to catch a break in the health department.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson, Sulzer return to Sabres’ lineup

'“We want to make sure that guys are in it want to stay in it,” Nolan said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home contest against the Winnipeg Jets. “Guys who are out want to fight to get in it. So it’s not really a rotation. It’s some guys continue to have real rough ones, so we have to replace them."' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan still evaluating Sabres’ defense corps, wants group to keep battling for playing time

'“He’s a tough guy,” Nolan said. “He’ll bounce back and be ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody McCormick sidelined 4-6 weeks after blocking shot; Ted Nolan says roster move coming

Jets vs. Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets-Sabres Preview (AP) Winnipeg Jets (15-15-5) at Buffalo Sabres (7-23-3) (The Sports Network) Jets seek another road win against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'“I feel good, very confident in my game and very confident now in the fact the coaches are giving me an opportunity to play those bigger minutes,” McBain said after Saturday’s 2-1 overtime loss to Calgary in First Niagara Center. “Especially playing with ‘Hoff,’ he’s obviously a great player who gives you that chance. Being able to play those kind of minutes alongside of him … [Read more...] about Sabres showing faith in McBain

'“We haven’t been able to finish all year,” Sabres forward Brian Flynn said. “It’s no secret.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres give another goalie the star treatment

'“I thought Matty played well for us, especially coming from a game last night and coming in here,” said interim coach Ted Nolan, who attended the game in Rochester. “He’s a smart player. He did what was asked of him. He competed hard and made some nice plays.”' … [Read more...] about Call-up means quick turnaround for Ellis

'The Sabres are $42.9 million under the cap for next season, according to CapGeek.com. It’s the league’s highest total. The Flames have the second-most room. They project to be $37.7 million under the ceiling of $71.1 million.' … [Read more...] about Sabres or Flames job? It’s a close call

'“But when you’re 20 years old you’re indestructible, right?”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Titanic states his case against NHL

'“That’s been the theme here for a while,” interim Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “We got to learn to put it in or get some breaks. We hit four goal posts.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres muster little offense against Flames, fall in OT

'“I would’ve played a 10 o’clock this morning if I had to,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Matt Ellis on special recall to Sabres: ‘It couldn’t have happened any better’