Archives for December 2013

'Cody Hodgson, Cody McCormick and Steve Ott missed practice Friday. Hodgson blocked a shot with his wrist or hand on Thursday night. Ted Nolan said, “Early indications are I’m not too sure, maybe a week, or two, or three, I’m not 100% sure.” Ott had a maintenance day and will play Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Omark will play in Boston

'Hodgson will miss anywhere from one to three weeks after he blocked a shot in the first period. Nolan said that Hodgson has been placed on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Friday update

Rochester Amerks lose to Lake Erie in shootout (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Monsters sneak by Amerks for 1-0 shootout win (Amerks.com) Aittokallio Stops 36 Shots as Monsters Win Shootout (LakeErieMonsters.com) Photo gallery (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Meanwhile, the Sabres got set to welcome their new addition by winning two straight for only the second time this season. Drew Stafford broke a 2-2 tie, skating around the Boston net and tucking a shot past goaltender Chad Johnson with only 5:41 to play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres go back-to-back, beat Bruins

'“I was a little fired up to be playing against Boston, my home team for my whole life,” Flynn said. “It was a good night. They know how to win. They play for 60 minutes every night, and they have two good lines that can score goals. It was a solid win. I’m a Boston guy. I know how good they are. I know what a good team they have.”' … [Read more...] about Flynn part of Sabres’ emergence

'“I have to answer questions about it a lot from you guys, so it’s kinda hard not to think about it but you have to do your best to keep your head clear because that stuff can kill you mentally,” Stafford said. “It’s tough when you’re doing everything else and the offensive side thing hasn’t really been going there. It hasn’t been going for anybody, but myself, obviously, I’m … [Read more...] about Persistence, patience pays off for Stafford

'Is interim Sabres coach Ted Nolan proud of this win? “No question,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 4 goals again, beat Bruins for second straight regulation win

'“He really helped me understand more about the pro life, how the pros have to play the game and what you have to do to get to the next level, the way you carry yourself on and off the ice,” Marchand said Thursday prior to scoring twice in the Bruins’ 4-2 loss against the Sabres inside the First Niagara Center. “I took so much away from playing for him. I don’t think I’d be … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Brad Marchand on Sabres’ Ted Nolan: ‘I don’t think I’d be here today if he didn’t coach me that year’

'The pick, according to TSN’s Darren Dreger, is based on the number of NHL games the Swede plays.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Linus Omark from Oilers for draft pick

Sabres wrap up win (Boston Globe) Peter Chiarelli not interested in trading Brad Marchand (Boston Globe) Last-place Buffalo beats Bruins (Boston Herald) Chiarelli: Brad Marchand stays here (Boston Herald) Bruins’ Inability to Make Most of Opportunities Costs Them in Surprising Loss to Sabres (NESN) B's looking for more out of young replacements (CSN New … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

'The 30th place Sabres, desperate for offence, will try and get something out of Omark that Edmonton couldn't.' … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers send forward Linus Omark to Buffalo for 2014 sixth-rounder

'The Swedish forward swallowed his pride and decided to give the Oilers' organization one last shot even though they'd been trying to trade his rights for some time, when he opted to sign a one-year, two-way contract ($105,000 to play in Oklahoma City). But he had a very average camp and didn't make the team out of training camp. He went down with a good attitude; he didn't … [Read more...] about Oilers trade Linus Omark to Buffalo Sabres

'Marcus Foligno and Brian Flynn both had a goal and an assist, and Tyler Myers also scored for Buffalo, which has won consecutive games for the first time since Nov. 15.' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 34 saves in Sabres’ win over Bruins

'On Wednesday, Omark told Swedish newspaper The Norrbotten Courier that he asked Oilers general manager Craig MacTavish to trade him.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire LW Linus Omark from Oilers for pick

'"This is a huge win for us and a step in the right direction," said Foligno.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 2