Archives for December 2013

'The biggest shakeup involved the top line of Stafford, center Cody Hodgson and left wing Matt Moulson. They will all be on different lines after extended slumps. Stafford has no goals in 13 games, Moulson has two in 16 and Hodgson has one goal and one assist in 10 outings.' … [Read more...] about Shake-up creates new lines to face Sens

'“I definitely think it’s getting better,” Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers said. “We’re not getting absolutely abominated like we were in previous games. We’re starting to play as a team, and not only play as a team, but play simple as a team. There’s still a lot of work to be done, but we’re definitely heading in the right direction.”' … [Read more...] about Despite losses, Sabres feeling good again, believe they’re on right path

'“Our top line is having a little bit of trouble, maybe the chemistry wasn’t quite right,” Nolan said following practice inside the First Niagara Center. “We talked to (them) and decided instead of trying to have one, we’d try to have three. So we have get this thing turning around together. It’s not going to be one or two individuals; it’s going to be a collective response, so … [Read more...] about Sabres to use new lines against Senators; Brayden McNabb back in lineup

Senators-Sabres Preview (AP) Ottawa Senators (12-14-5) at Buffalo Sabres (6-22-2) (The Sports Network) Senators, Sabres begin home-and-home series (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'“I haven't really had a permanent coach yet,” Foligno said after Monday's practice. “So you're not getting comfortable or being able to be honest with one person."' … [Read more...] about Foligno Moved (Back) Up To Scoring Line

'“I’m not sure about the expectation that we should put too much on the young kid, but he played well,” said Nolan, who coaches Girgensons in the Latvian national program. “I’ve known the kid for about three years now and have watched him play. He does this all the time. It’s one of those things with maturity and his body matures, he’s going to get better. The one thing you … [Read more...] about Girgensons ready to shed kid gloves with Sabres

'“I need to bury some chances,” Girgensons said before the game. “So I hope it could be a turnaround with what I had here, just kind of flash back.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Zemgus Girgensons ends goal drought, knows he needs to score more

'“Our game was there,” Sabres captain Steve Ott said. “We see this progress that we’ve been talking about. It’s not transitioning into wins at this time, but you can’t let it burden yourselves. You have to keep grabbing the possibilities out of each and every game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres play better, but still can’t win

'“The atmosphere never lets you down,” forward Cody McCormick said. “It’s always going. There’s a real buzz to it.”' … [Read more...] about Road trip to Montreal is always welcome by veteran Sabres’ players

'“My day-to-day life is very good compared to the guys in the stories you hear, the guys that filed for the suit,” the 33-year-old said. “I don’t think I’m at that point yet, but some of them have 30 years on me.”' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Peters now fighting the pain

'“That’s a tough one,” Sabres center Tyler Ennis said. “I think we outplayed them for 55 minutes. For those five minutes, you let down, you turn a couple over, a first-place team is going put them in the back of the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres outplay Canadiens most of night, still lose tight game

'“He asked me why he was out,” Nolan said. “There was no specific reason why. It was just one of those try to find out who’s who on this team. He was just one of those guys that had the least amount of problems at the beginning. We had to fix the other guys.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Jamie McBain playing again, likes Ted Nolan’s straightforward approach

'"We want to forget our record even if it is not easy, said former Islanders forward. We believe that it is possible to recover. Ted Nolan has established a good gaming system "' … [Read more...] about A miserable season for the Sabres

'"I think we played well for 55minutes, but there was a slight easing in the second."' … [Read more...] about ”It’s a defeat that hurts” Tyler Ennis

'Add to that other hopes and choices that could be obtained if the rumors transaction goaltender Ryan Miller materialize and you have a dream scenario for reconstruction.' … [Read more...] about Who wants to stay in Buffalo?