Archives for December 2013

'Miller has met with LaFontaine and it hasn’t changed the position he’s in, “It was exploratory, get to know each other. I think they’re trying to get up to speed with their organization before they make any decisions. They came into a situation where some things had happened, one very recently with the Vanek trade and you have to pause for a minute and evaluate where you’re at … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller not swayed by Nolan

Rochester Americans lose 5-1 at Grand Rapids (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Griffins continue hot streak as Landon Ferraro delivers a face full on the ice, then gets one off it (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks open road set with 5-1 loss to Griffins (Amerks.com) Unhappy returns for Ellis and Tardif as Griffins roll (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'It was only the 46th time a Buffalo player has found the net. The Sabres average 1.59 goals per game, nearly half a goal lower than 29th-place Florida (2.11).' … [Read more...] about Buffalo snoozes and loses to the Rangers

'Remember, the Sabres aren’t clearly tanking anymore like they were under Regier. They’re just not very good. Big difference. The mood in the locker room is better and Pat LaFontaine means instant credibility in hockey circles.' … [Read more...] about Trade him or keep him, Miller becoming a huge asset

'“I can’t improve sitting in the press box. I need to play,” Griogrenko said. “Everybody understands this. It’s a really good opportunity because it’s a really good level there. Not as good as NHL but pretty close.” … [Read more...] about Grigorenko thrilled Sabres will loan him to Team Russia for world juniors

'It was one of those nights. One of the hapless Sabres’ best scoring chances turned into New York’s winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Rangers, left searching for answers again

'“If history teaches us anything, it’s players have to play,” interim Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “I’ve never seen too many people develop without playing. He has to play, and this way we give him a great opportunity to do so.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko excited for world junior championship: ‘I need to play’

NY Rangers beat up on Sabres with 3-1 victory (New York Daily News) Rangers struggle, still top Sabres (New York Post) Rangers move a game over .500 with 3-1 win over Buffalo Sabres (Newsday) Inconsistent Marc Staal has hit the wall (Newsday) Rangers’ stars step up to provide needed win over Sabres (Bergen Record) Henrik Lundqvist makes 27 saves a day after signing … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

'''Sometimes we show it, sometimes we don't,'' said Nolan, who is 2-6-1 since taking over for Ron Rolston. ''That's been the common theme since I've been here. We try to find that button to push to say, 'Let's do it not sometimes but all the time.'''' … [Read more...] about Lundqvist makes 27 saves to lift Rangers to win

'Tyler Ennis scored Buffalo's only goal with 2:06 remaining on a close shot that beat Lundqvist up high. The Sabres fell to 1-6-1 in their last eight games and Ryan Miller suffered his NHL-worst 16th loss, giving up three goals on 31 shots.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 3, Buffalo 1

'The Sabres displayed more energy and fight as the game progressed but were unable to tie the score when it was close. "Same problems," Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. "Another day where we've got to search for the answers. There's no one (that's going to) ride in here and fix it for us. We have to fix it ourselves. We have to look in the mirror and what we can do to … [Read more...] about Lundqvist helps Rangers rise above .500

'late goal by Tyler Ennis ensured the Sabres would not be shut out again, however Buffalo fell to the Rangers on Thursday 3-1. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 27 shots in the win for New York.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Skate Past Sabres 3-1

'One thing I will give this team, it never gave up. They just came harder after the second goal and spent nearly the whole third period in the New York zone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres not generating again

'"That's a perfect scenario for a goalie when you stop a breakaway and then we score on the power play," Lundqvist said. "It's a different game if they tie it up. I think it was 1-0 on the first one. I think for a goalie you have to be there when mistakes happen, and it's going to happen, I felt like they were taking more chances also in the third to get going. I knew I had to … [Read more...] about Richards, Lundqvist help Rangers top Sabres

'“Same problems, another day where we have to search for the answers,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. “No one’s going to ride in here and fix it for us. We have to fix it ourselves. We have to look in the mirror at what we can do to try to correct this thing to try to make it better.”' … [Read more...] about Ennis tallies too late in loss to Rangers