Archives for January 13, 2014

'What the coach was however certain Sunday is that Junior was the best possible scenario for Grigorenko, which still needs to improve its competitiveness.' … [Read more...] about Mikhail Grigorenko eventually leads to Quebec

'“Didn’t want to make it 12 in a row,” goaltender Ryan Miller said. “It’s already gotten too far. It’s something the guys can feel good about. A lot of the things we are talking about is building an identity. That was a good win.”' … [Read more...] about Road victory awakens Sabres’ team spirit

'“We had some real serious concerns about the development process for this player that I think were warranted,” Grossman said by phone late Sunday. “Going down to Quebec, he’ll play for his seventh coach in one calendar year. I don’t know that I’ve ever experienced that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko changes mind, will go to Quebec

'Grossman said he and Grigorenko wanted to discuss the situation with Sabres president of hockey operations Pat LaFontaine and general manager Tim Murray to make sure “this was examined more carefully and be sure that we were on the same page with them going forward with respect to Mikhail’s development."' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko will accept assignment to junior

Ryan Miller helps stop Washington’s modest win streak at two (Washington Post) USA! US - oh wait - Sabres’ Ryan Miller stymies Capitals again (Washington Times) Offense stumbles, Capitals fall to Sabres in shootout (CSN Washington) Backstrom: 'Shame on us players' (CSN Washington) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage

'Hodgson, returning after missing eight games with a hand injury, beat Philipp Grubauer in a skills contest that mirrored the rest of the game - not many quality chances, hardly any pucks in the net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres end road skid, top Capitals 2-1 in shootout

'''It's safe to say we've had serious concerns about his development process and that was warranted,'' Grossman said. ''We felt it was important for the Sabres to look more carefully at his development and that we had these kinds of conversations that were necessary so that we were on the same page going forward with respect to his development.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Grigorenko agrees to report to Quebec

'Five previous shooters failed to produce a marker, until Hodgson made several stick fakes and stuck a wrister high and inside the right post to complete the third round and end the contest.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Washington 1 (SO)

'The Capitals thought they scored a late go-ahead goal when defenseman Karl Alzner put a point shot past Miller. But just before Alzner's shot, Backstrom was whistled for tripping Hodgson with 53 seconds remaining in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson scores key shootout goal in Sabres’ win

'The victory marked Buffalo's first away from home since November 5th -- a win at San Jose under Ron Rolston.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres Edge Caps 2-1 in SO

'Overall, it was a good road game by the Sabres, they played it tight, but used their heads and hustled.' … [Read more...] about Sabres got some help in Caps game

'The Russian caused waves Saturday when he refused to report and then posted an open letter on his Facebook page attempting to get sympathy. The letter has since been taken down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Grigorenko changes his mind

'Nolan said he needs to worry about the guys that are here and said Tim Murray and Pat LaFontaine will take care of it. Neither are in Washington for comment.' … [Read more...] about Nolan didn’t know Grigorenko wouldn’t report

'Tyler Ennis scored for the Sabres, who snapped their 11-game road losing streak (0-9-2), winning away from First Niagara Center for the first time since Nov. 5.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller shines again, defeats Capitals

'“That’s a long time coming. Wish we could’ve gotten this in his first one but I think we’re definitely moving in the right direction,” Hodgson said. “You see in the home wins and just the way we’re playing, we’re coming.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win first road game under Nolan