Archives for March 4, 2014

'“Jhonas played great,” Ennis said. “We just didn’t play very well in front of him.”' … [Read more...] about As Nolan holds down the fort, Sabres’ win streak ends

'I’m positive. I’m positive Black is either lying about the front office or grossly out of touch with his own organization. People are losing faith in him and Pegula by the day. They haven’t earned the benefit of the doubt. If that’s the leadership the Sabres are getting from the top, what does it say about everyone else?' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer credibility problem

'The Stars know if they do make the postseason, Buffalo just made it tougher for them to reach the Stanley Cup final. Dallas may have to go through St. Louis, which bolstered its division-leading team by acquiring goaltender Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Ruff has more on his mind than milestone

'“Of course I do,” he said. “I mean, I got a year left on my contract. I signed a contract to play. It’s one of those things where I’m just focusing on doing the best I can to help this team win. Any other choices that happen I’ll let management decide that.' … [Read more...] about Drew Stafford playing perhaps best hockey of career, wants to stay with Sabres

Stars forward Alex Chiasson a new man, shows it against Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (Dallas Morning News) Stars Get Ruff 600th Win in Edging Sabres (Fox Sports Southwest) Ruff Gets 600th Win as Stars Top Sabres (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage

'If there were a trophy for worst owner in professional sports, Terry Pegula would have that thing locked down tighter than the Buffalo Sabres’ grip on last place in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Nolan’s future is uncertain in the wake of LaFontaine’s departure

'The two key components they received from the St. Louis Blues as part of the Miller-Steve Ott deal -- forward Chris Stewart and goalie Jaroslav Halak -- might very well be changing addresses again. Stewart has been linked to the Ottawa Senators, while Halak might be an interesting fit in Minnesota.' … [Read more...] about NHL trade deadline turmoil for Canucks, Sabres

'Not a promising response. The Sabres and their passionate fans deserve a brighter future that will finally put the toe-in-the-crease call to rest, and for good.' … [Read more...] about Pat LaFontaine’s shuffling off from Buffalo causes ripples

'''The first couple periods, I didn't think we were in the game at all. If it wasn't for Jhonas, I don't think that the score would have been as close as it was,'' Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. ''I thought in the third period we played a bit better. We took a bad penalty, again. They capitalized, and that was the difference.''' … [Read more...] about Stars coach Ruff earns 600th NHL win over Sabres

'"We need better starts. We got in a hole early," Ennis said. "They took it to us. We took penalties and they really dominated us in the first period. Enroth played great, but we need a better start."' … [Read more...] about Dallas 3, Buffalo 2

'Buffalo saw its three-game winning streak end despite a two-goal game from left winger Tyler Ennis and two assists from left winger Matt Moulson.' … [Read more...] about Stars edge Sabres to give Ruff win No. 600

'Ennis tied it by adding his second of the night at 3:23 of the final period, slamming home a Matt Moulson deflection that ricocheted off the glass. Alex Chiasson broke the tie about seven minutes later, tipping a Jamie Benn power play shot past Enroth for the 3-2 lead.' … [Read more...] about Stars Hold Off Sabres 3-2

'Rookie wing Alex Chiasson scored the game-winner for Dallas at 10:25 of the third period when a shot from Stars captain Jamie Benn deflected off Chiasson's right leg for a power-play goal.' … [Read more...] about Stars edge Sabres for Ruff’s 600th win

'“The first couple periods, I didn’t think we were in that game at all,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said. “If it wasn’t for Jhonas, I don’t think the score would’ve been as close as it was. But in the third period, we played a little bit better and then we took a bad penalty again. They capitalize and that was the difference.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak halted at 3 by Stars