Archives for February 27, 2014

'“It was a game of momentum shifts, that’s for sure,” said D’Agostini, who netted his fourth goal of the season when he stuffed the puck under Boston backup goalie Chad Johnson. “They kind of had it after the second there … but we stuck with it and played hard all night. It was a good character win.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres show grit in second straight win

'The Sabres’ previous hierarchy for years duped their naive owner and apologetic fan base into believing everything was under control. Meanwhile, the organization was buried in a pile of rubble. The truth was left somewhere in the ruins.' … [Read more...] about Murray’s maneuvers strike the right chords

'“I don’t really think about it that much,” Enroth said. “Ryan is still a Sabre here, so I’m just trying to be professional about it and take it as it comes.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth stays low-key while trade clock ticks

'“It only makes a guy better, gives the guy his confidence,” captain Steve Ott said following the Sabres’ dramatic 5-4 overtime win, Enroth’s first triumph since Oct. 25. “He was showing off his medal today. It was pretty amazing to hold it and see it. I’m just so happy for him to be a part of that team.”' … [Read more...] about Late-game heroics help Sabres down Bruins, earn goalie Jhonas Enroth rare win

In seconds, the Bruins are losers (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron, Loui Eriksson try to find their legs (Boston Globe) B’s start on wrong foot (Boston Herald) Bergy battles Olympic jet lag (Boston Herald) Bruins’ Rust, Mistakes Outweigh Positives In Overtime Loss To Sabres (NESN) Loui Eriksson Looks Good In First Post-Olympic Game Aside From Late Turnover (NESN) Talking … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

'After squandering a 3-1 lead, the Sabres rallied for two goals in the span of 75 seconds to steal away a 5-4 overtime victory. D'Agostini sealed it by outracing a flat-footed Chara to a loose puck and scoring on a partial breakaway 22 seconds into the extra period.' … [Read more...] about D’Agostini lifts Sabres to 5-4 OT win over Bruins

'"It feels good to just contribute," D'Agostini said. "You get your chances and playing good is one thing, but to get a goal to help the team win feels pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Boston 4 (OT)

'Maybe the Olympic break was just what the hard-luck Buffalo Sabres needed.' … [Read more...] about D’Agostini, Sabres cut down Bruins in OT

'It was not the prettiest of efforts again by Jhonas Enroth, but I am still very curious to see how he reacts in net if he indeed becomes "the guy" when/if Ryan Miller is traded by this time next week.' … [Read more...] about D’Agostini gives Sabres 5-4 OT win over Boston

'"It's probably a big monkey off of Jhonas's back," said D'Agostini. "He's been playing great. He just hasn't gotten the bounces at the end of the games to get the "W", so it's good to get him one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to improve against the Bruins

'I've been talking up Washington for a while now. When the Capitals were here last at the end of January I started really thinking about them making sense for a big move. Acquiring Miller would be a big move. This idea has less to do with the Capitals being Ryan Miller away from a Stanley Cup run than it does with pressure I believe would be on their GM to do something … [Read more...] about Where does Miller go?

'"Once I saw the puck go out, I could tell [Chara] didn't know I'd be coming up from behind him," D'Agostini said. "I think he just thought he had time to go back and retrieve the puck. I kind of just snuck up behind him. I heard their bench screaming. I tried a little sneak attack on him in there, so it was good that I got by him and snuck it through the pad."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score late, then defeat Bruins in overtime

'“You never know who to go to in that situation,” Sabres forward Brian Flynn said. “[Enroth] battled all night and has all season. I think the boys felt good to get the win for him.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth earns long-awaited victory against Bruins

Bagnall and Ristolainen: Rochester's winning combination (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage