Archives for March 2014

'“There was tough years there in Buffalo for him,” said former Sabres defenseman Jordan Leopold, a Blues regular. “To finally get out of that whole spectacle that’s been going on the past few years is probably a breath of fresh air for him. Let him play his game and let him relax.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Ryan Miller relied on less with Blues, still adjusting to new team

Preview: Predators vs. Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Sabres-Predators Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (20-44-8) at Nashville Predators (31-31-11) (The Sports Network) Sabres finish five-game trip vs. Predators (NHL.com) Game day info (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Nashville Coverage

Rochester Amerks' woes keep mounting (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Admirals sharp play continues against Americans (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Amerks lose eighth in a row (WGR-AM) Milwaukee tops Amerks 3-1 in return to Rochester (Amerks.com) Ads end trip strong in Rochester (MilwaukeeAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Buffalo has just 132 goals. With 10 games left, the Sabres could break the record low of 151 set by the 1997-98 Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ drought continues

'“He’s just sorting it out on the ice, getting better every day, but the impact he’s had is in his professionalism,” said Hitchcock.' … [Read more...] about Miller looks like great fit with St. Louis

'“The entire Buffalo Sabres organization was saddened to learn of the passing of Ralph Wilson Jr.,” the statement read. “His contributions to the city of Buffalo over his 50-plus years of owning the Bills were immeasurable, and his legacy in Western New York and the sports world will be long-lasting. With his passion for the game and never-ending loyalty to the great fans of … [Read more...] about Pegula and wife pay tribute to Wilson

'“There’s not a weak link in the dressing room,” Ott said.' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Steve Ott happy with Blues, ready for Stanley Cup run

Patch notches 100th career goal in 2-0 win over Sabres (Montreal Gazette) Brière salvages tough night for power play (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Gutted but winner (Journal de Montreal) Therrien earned his stripes (Journal de Montreal) Ted Nolan did not like what he saw (Journal de Montreal) The Canadian is necessary against the poor Sabres (La … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage

'"You have the give the kid credit. He played well," said Buffalo head coach Ted Nolan of Hackett. "He looks like he's fighting for a job and that's what you want."' … [Read more...] about Max Pacioretty gets 100th, Daniel Briere scores as Canadiens top Sabres 2-0

'Matt Hackett, making just his second start of the season, stopped 33 shots for the cellar-dwelling Sabres, who have lost two straight and nine of their last 10 games. Buffalo sits last in the NHL with 48 points.' … [Read more...] about Montreal 2, Buffalo 0

'Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers left the game briefly 6:15 into the third after crashing into the Canadiens' net. Myers, who returned after missing five games because of an arm injury, hit the left goalpost with his left side after he lost his edge on Montreal defenseman Alexei Emelin's stick while driving to the net.' … [Read more...] about Habs avoid letdown, blank Sabres

'After two scoreless periods, Montreal finally broke the goose eggs at 10:53 of the final period on Max Pacioretty's 32nd goal of the season. Driving to the net, Pacioretty got his stick on a Thomas Vanek pass and the puck trickled over the goalline to put the Canadiens ahead 1-0. Briere made it 2-0 later in the third, roofing a shot past Matt Hackett and under the crossbar for … [Read more...] about Canadiens Blank Sabres 2-0

'Price made 24 saves for his fifth shutout of the season and 24th of his career, but none was bigger than a breakaway stop on Cody Hodgson with 3:20 to play in the third that allowed Montreal to maintain its 1-0 lead. Briere made it a 2-0 game 14 seconds after the big save.' … [Read more...] about Pacioretty’s 100th goal, Price’s shutout lift Canadiens

'“Our penalty kill was good to a point but there’s only a certain amount of bad, bad penalties you can kill off,” Sabres interim coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ penalty woes continue in loss to Habs

Rochester Amerks drop seventh straight game (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Second-period goals by Abbott, McKegg lift Marlies to 3-1 victory over Rochester (CP) Amerks fall to Marlies despite solid AHL debut by Makarov (Amerks.com) Marlies Defeat Americans 3-1 (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage