Archives for April 2014

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has recalled defenseman Mark Pysyk, forward Nicolas Deslauriers and goaltender Andrey Makarov from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Trio From Rochester

Rochester Amerks beaten in shootout (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters top Rochester Americans in shootout (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks gain valuable point in 2-1 shootout loss to Lake Eriet (Amerks.com) Monsters Edge Rochester in Shootout 2-1 (LakeErieMonsters.com) Photo gallery (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

Islanders-Sabres Preview (AP) New York Islanders (33-37-11) at Buffalo Sabres (21-51-9) (The Sports Network) Sabres, Islanders try to end on positive note (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'While Hackett’s injury was the most serious, it was far from the only one. Four other Sabres left the penultimate game – defenseman Christian Ehrhoff (concussion) and forwards Chris Stewart (ankle), Brian Flynn (lower body) and Matt D’Agostini (lower body). None will be available for today’s season finale against the New York Islanders in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose five players and game; Hackett carried off on stretcher

'“Some guys are labeled for certain things, and they want to get that out of the game,” Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said in TD Garden. “I understand that, but sometimes he’s picked on unfairly.”' … [Read more...] about Scott’s history brings more misconducts

'Eleven players are injured right now. Four goalies have gone down in the last 16 games.' … [Read more...] about Season filled with turmoil about to end for reeling Sabres

Bruins win Presidents’ Trophy with victory over Sabres (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron nets his 30th goal (Boston Globe) Photo gallery (Boston Globe) Bruins an overall success (Boston Herald) Unselfish Bergeron boasts big numbers in special season (Boston Herald) Bruins’ Finnish built on Tuukka Rask and reward (Boston Herald) Daniel Paille’s pain big problem (Boston … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'Sources say Murray has been shopping RW Chris Stewart, D Christian Erhoff, C Luke Adam and RW Drew Stafford. It doesn’t stop there, either. The Sabres will also listen to see what they can get for LW Marcus Foligno, LW Johan Larsson and D Chad Ruhwedel.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres GM Tim Murray ‘open for business’ when it comes to dealing players

'Boston dominated the game between the teams at opposite ends of the standings.' … [Read more...] about Bruins clinch NHL’s top record, beat Sabres 4-1

'Hackett remained sprawled on the ice, face down, as medical personnel came to his aid. After more than five minutes, he was carefully placed on a wheeled stretcher.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Hackett taken off ice on stretcher

'Cody Hodgson scored the lone goal for the Sabres, who will host the New York Islanders on Sunday to close the disastrous 2013-14 season. Buffalo, which has lost six in a row, will finish with the worst record in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 1

'"It doesn't look good right now," said Sabres coach Ted Nolan. "We'll wrap him up as best we can, get him back home, have our doctors look at him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Hackett leaves on stretcher

'LW Ville Leino of Buffalo, who made $4 million this season and still has $11 million owed over the next three years, moved a step closer to a goal-less season as a healthy scratch. He will likely be a compliance buyout during the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Bruins clinch Presidents’ Trophy

'In addition to Hackett, Chris Stewart, Brian Flynn, Matt D'Agostini and Christian Ehrhoff headed to the dressing room early.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Decimated By Injuries in 4-1 Loss in Boston

'Christian Ehrhoff has been on the ice for all three Boston goals and is minus six in his last four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ehrhoff has a rough afternoon