Archives for December 2013

'It also isn’t surprising that TV ratings for the Buffalo Sabres are now back to the low levels of before the hiring of Pat LaFontaine and Ted Nolan. The Sabres’ 3-2 loss to Montreal on Saturday had a 5.2 rating on MSG. To put that in perspective, Auburn’s 59-42 college football victory over Missouri for the SEC title Saturday had a 7.9 rating on Channel 4.' … [Read more...] about Ratings show fans are steering clear of Bills, Sabres

'“We were able to win still, and that can be a positive, because too many times this year it’s negative things happen, ‘Oh, here we go again,’” Miller said. “Tonight was where something big could’ve happened for us, we could’ve gotten the lead there, and it didn’t happen, and we had to find a way.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome blown call, adversity to beat Senators in shootout

'“Certain players with a certain skill set, they have to bring it,” Nolan said prior to the game. “And if you’re not going to play as well as you can, sometimes it’s better to sit and look and observe for a while, and hopefully when he gets back in he’ll play the way he’s capable of playing.”' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan benches Ville Leino for Sabres’ win against Senators, not happy with last outing or practice

'"It would be a big loss to an organization," Murray said of Tim Murray, who was interviewed Tuesday for the GM job of the Sabres. "But from a personal point of view, he's certainly a legitimate guy to be a GM in the NHL."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators assistant GM Tim Murray in line for Sabres’ coveted GM job

'“I think everybody who plays in the National Hockey League has a certain level of talent,” Nolan said Tuesday morning. “But not everybody has that certain level of grit, and grit is that little bit of perseverance, that, when obstacles present themselves, you don’t stop."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ted Nolan working to end culture of losing

Ottawa Senators fall in shootout to Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Senators assistant GM Tim Murray in line for Sabres' coveted GM job (Ottawa Sun) Sabres score shootout win to cut Senators’ hopes short (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres’ Ted Nolan working to end culture of losing (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Senators surprised by the Sabres (Le Droit) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Ryan Miller made 35 saves for the Sabres, who snapped a three-game losing skid. Matt Moulson, Brian Flynn and Steve Ott also scored for Buffalo in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge Senators in shootout 2-1

'Girgensons scored a goal in regulation and Miller made 35 saves for the Sabres, who won for only the second time in their last 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Ottawa 1 (SO)

'"Winning's important. More importantly is how you compete and how you work," Nolan said. "We're starting to work and compete a little bit. The fans seemed to enjoy the game a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Girgensons rewarded as Sabres edge Senators

'Following a scoreless third period and overtime, the two sides headed to a shootout. Both teams sent 10 shooters to the ice with Matt Moulson, Brian Flynn and Steve Ott all finding the net. Each Buffalo goal, however, was countered by Ottawa in the form Mike Zibanejad, Kyle Turris and Michalek. Girgensons finally provided the winner, beating Lehner with a nifty move. Miller … [Read more...] about Sabres Knock Off Sens in Shootout 2-1

'I think Nolan's new lines worked very well together in this game. They generated many fine chances and won a majority of battles. The problem as it's been all year, they just can't score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to get better with new lines

'Girgensons' goal was the fourth for Buffalo in the shootout. Matt Moulson, Brian Flynn and Steve Ott also beat Ottawa goalie Robin Lehner in the tiebreaker.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons stars as Sabres top Senators in shootout

'The win was Miller's 46th career shootout win and with it, he claimed sole possession of the record for most shootout wins in NHL history. Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers has 45.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Miller lead Sabres in shootout win over Sens

'The re-build took a step backwards this year, with the team performing well below expectations. On the bright side, their junior prospects have been playing very, very well.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres possess deep and talented group at junior level

Rochester Amerks need to start stringing together victories Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage