Archives for December 2013

'“It was a tough morning,” Butler said after Thursday’s game. “Obviously, kind of surprising when Burke comes down to the locker room and delivers that type of news. Jay’s been such a good guy to all of us here. It’s tough to see a guy like that go. He’s pretty responsible for bringing a lot of guys in. We certainly wish him the best, and it’s nice to get a win today.”' … [Read more...] about Flames’ volatile season mirrors Buffalo’s

'Despite scoring only two times in the last two games, the Sabres have pumped 77 shots on goal. They’re creating prime chances and sustaining an attack for probably the first time this trying season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres confident offense improving, finally going to start scoring

'The Sabres recalled the 32-year-old center following the game, the Times Herald has learned. They host the Calgary Flames this afternoon inside the First Niagara Center. Interim Sabres coach Ted Nolan was reportedly watching Friday.' … [Read more...] about Matt Ellis scores Amerks’ shootout winner in ‘Frozen Frontier,’ earns recall to Sabres

'Now that Burke and LaFontaine are competing for candidates, here are five hockey minds who have been mentioned in the rumour mill as possibilities in both cities ...' … [Read more...] about Flames’ Burke vs. Sabres’ Lafontaine in GM search

Flames' Burke vs. Sabres' Lafontaine in GM search (Calgary Sun) Flames-Sabres Preview (AP) Calgary Flames (12-15-4) at Buffalo Sabres (7-23-2) (The Sports Network) Flames go for two straight since front-office shakeup (NHL.com) Scouting Report: Buffalo Sabres (CalgaryFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Calgary Coverage

Amerks win outdoor thriller in shootout (Buffalo News) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) Amerks beat Monsters in thrilling shootout at Frozen Frontier (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Frozen Frontier a magical event (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Matt Ellis scores Amerks’ shootout winner in ‘Frozen Frontier,’ earns recall … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The only time the Sabres have won two in a row was Nov. 12-15 against Los Angeles and Toronto — the last game for fired coach Ron Rolston and the first game for Ted Nolan.' … [Read more...] about Another one-goal game, another loss for Sabres

'“If there’s any overlap on the candidates we want, today’s important,” Burke said during a news conference in Calgary. “Time could be of vital essence here.”' … [Read more...] about Flames fire Feaster, try to get GM jump

'With a large chunk of money and time invested in Hodgson for years to come, Sabres fans have to hope that he is more the plus side of Tim Connolly and not the down side. If Pat LaFontaine, a new general manager and Ted Nolan -- or whoever the next head coach is -- can get through to Hodgson, he can still turn into the No. 1 center the Sabres hoped they were getting with Tim … [Read more...] about Please, Not Another Connolly

Ottawa Senators get big win over Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Sens defenceman Jared Cowen wouldn't change anything about his hit (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Sens goalie Craig Anderson believes you have to show a little emotion after a win (Ottawa Sun) Anderson saves Sens (Ottawa Citizen) Cowen won’t change a thing (Ottawa Citizen) Photo Gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Senators … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage

'“Sometimes when you’re in it (the NHL), you don’t appreciate what you have. You step outside for a bit and you get a new view, a new perspective,” Nolan says. Even if, in today’s wired world, scrutiny is such that “you can’t have a bad practice, let alone a bad game,” he added.' … [Read more...] about Nolan enjoying life back behind bench

'“If you’re a six-foot player,” said Brad May, who played for Nolan on his first go-round in Buffalo, “Teddy makes you 6 [foot] 2 or 6 [foot] 3 – that’s how good and confident he makes you feel about yourself.”' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan looks for the love in Buffalo

'Buffalo coach Ted Nolan admitted both goals were just a matter of players breaking down for a couple of seconds. ''If you don't turn for one split second, it's in the net,'' he said. ''That's what happened.''' … [Read more...] about Anderson makes 40 saves, Senators top Sabres 2-1

'Tyler Ennis scored the only goal of the game for the Sabres, who have dropped four of their last five. Ryan Miller made 30 saves in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 2, Buffalo 1

'The Sabres had a chance to tie the score when Senators winger Milan Michalek went off for slashing with 2:03 left in the third period, but they couldn't get the puck past Anderson. Buffalo was 1 of 5 with the man advantage and Ottawa was 0-for-3 on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Smith tallies game winner as Senators defeat Sabres