Archives for December 2013

'Omark played in 66 NHL games for the Oilers, but just 15 since the 2010-11 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire F Omark from Oilers

'Stafford scored the game-winning goal on a wraparound with 5:41 remaining. It was his third goal of the season and his first since Nov. 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Bruins for rare winning streak

'The Sabres then took a page out of Boston's book from the second period and scored just 1:20 later, this time it was set up on a 2 on 1 where Brian Flynn found a trailing Tyler Myers who fired in his third tally of the season. The Bruins pulled their goalie with about two minutes remaining but the Sabres dug their heels in and the result was their second straight 4-2 victory.' … [Read more...] about Game Wrap:Bruins at Sabres

'Overall, I think it's a game Buffalo can be proud of against one of the hottest and best teams in the NHL. Whether they won or lost this game I would've said the same thing, it's quite an improvement.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to play well against one of the league’s best teams

'Foligno had a great game overall, picking up a goal off his chest to tie it at two and adding a secondary assist on the Myers goal late in the third. He’s starting to develop into a solid hockey player for the Sabres, and seems willing to do what it takes to stay in the lineup while Ted Nolan sorts through his roster.' … [Read more...] about Immediate Reactions: Sabres 4, Bruins 2

'"It was a long time coming," Stafford said of his first goal since Nov. 5. "I had to stick with it. Sooner or later one was going to have to go in. The way that I'm getting my shots, getting chances. ... To get one there to contribute to a win makes it even better."' … [Read more...] about Stafford helps Sabres skate past Bruins

'“It helps winning games. It’s fun coming to the rink. It just boosts the morale,” Flynn said. “We knew we were getting closer and closer. It’s a matter of just scoring the goals that we have the past two games. We’ve had the chances we just haven’t bared down. The past few games we’ve been able to do that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score four to down Bruins

'Omark (2/5/87, 5'10", 187 lbs) joins the Sabres after spending the last three seasons in the Oilers organization, where he has played in 66 NHL games, tallying 30 points (8+22). In 2013-14, he has played in 29 games for Edmonton’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons, and leads the team in scoring with 29 points (14+15). In addition to leading the … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire Omark from Oilers

Amerks' Freddy Roy 'Mayor of WAH-chester' (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Everyone is coming up to me and saying 'Do you know there's a Tyler Ennis playing basketball in Syracuse, and he's really good?' I really want to get his jersey. It's orange. And I think the whole thing is pretty cool. … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis and Tyler Ennis

'“I really strongly believe you just keep doing things on a consistent basis,” Nolan said. “It might not show up today, it might not show up tomorrow, but eventually it will. We’ve been working on it now for a little bit and last night to see the reward for it was good. We have to go back to work again and see what happens.”' … [Read more...] about A taste of offensive success has Sabres wanting more

'“Kids always get excited,” Foligno said. “I remember when I was a little kid getting excited at Christmas time and it is tough for the kids to be in the hospital during Christmas. It definitely brings a lot of the guys closer and brings us closer to the community when we do things like that. For us, it’s about seeing the kids and hoping to bring them a good smile and maybe … [Read more...] about Players put smiles on some young faces

'“They give us what we needed,” Nolan said. “They’re reliable. They’re safe. They’re creating some energy. They got the puck in the opposition’s zone. They wore out their defense a little bit for us. Everything we asked. Plus they got us a goal.”' … [Read more...] about Fourth line giving Sabres strong minutes, creating energy and offense

'“I think I’d have a hard time finding a spot to play,” Scott acknowledged when asked of the possible elimination of fighting. “If it was taken out of the game, yeah, I don’t think I’d be in the league.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s John Scott always ready for a fight

Buffalo’s John Scott always ready for a fight (Boston Globe) Bruins-Sabres Preview (AP) Boston Bruins (23-9-2) at Buffalo Sabres (8-23-3) (The Sports Network) Sabres aim for second straight as they host Bruins (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage