Archives for September 2014

'“If I’m not hitting or finishing checks, it’s noticeable out there. It’s noticeable to the coaching staff and everyone,” he said. “To be healthy again, it’s great and I’m looking forward to going out there and being physical again.”' … [Read more...] about Shouldering the load

'“We know each other from before, and it had a part to play in why he brought me here and wanted me to be a part of this,” Benoit said Sunday prior to the Sabres’ 1-0 loss in Washington that opened their preseason. “But even more, I’m really happy to be here and be part of a rebuild. It’s a good opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Benoit brings character to Sabres’ blue line

Capitals defeat Sabres, 1-0, in preseason opener (Washington Post) Burakovsky lifts Caps, lone goal in preseason opener (CSN Washington) Recap: Caps edge Sabres, 1-0 (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Washington Coverage

'Washington coach Barry Trotz won in his first game with the team. He mixed veterans — including Holtby and Alex Ovechkin — with prospects, while Buffalo's Ted Nolan used a relatively inexperienced lineup.' … [Read more...] about Capitals beat Sabres 1-0 in Trotz’s debut

'Nathan Lieuwen was able to stop the other 24 shots for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Washington 1, Buffalo 0

'Buffalo was shutout by the Caps 1-0 as a couple of kids messed up the only goal. I’ll get to that later, but on 25 shots, the Sabres really didn’t make Pheonix Copley or Braden Holtby make too many tough saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start the preseason still struggling with goals

'Burakovsky's goal came 13:14 into the game when he took a nice pass from Jason Chimera and ripped a shot past Sabres goalie Nathan Lieuwen (24 saves).' … [Read more...] about Capitals edge Sabres in preseason opener

'“The one thing we tried to address from Day One of camp was effort, the way we compete and the way we battle,” Nolan said. “That doesn’t take a skill set, it just takes a will. These guys battled hard. That was a good team we played tonight, so I was happy with the effort.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin building against Capitals

'“We’re going to give them every opportunity to grab that No. 1 spot,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need time to iron out their crease

'“He needs more time,” coach Ted Nolan said, “but is he too big for junior? Is he too strong for junior? Who knows? I think that’s what training camp is all about.”' … [Read more...] about Zadorov is big, but his play may be too small

'“Now I know what’s going on here,” Ristolainen said. “I want to make the team.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ Nikita Zadorov seeks consistency

'Buffalo, Moulson said, “is my home now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson feels at home back in Buffalo

'Tim Murray has said that he likes big goaltenders and he’s not alone. Many around the NHL think you have to have a big body in net. Enroth is one of the smallest goalies in the NHL, but he doesn’t think it hurts him at all, “I’ve been feeling fine with my size my whole career and I think I can play on this level. I think it’s a little bit ignorant to say you only need big … [Read more...] about With Miller gone, the Sabres have a goaltender battle

'“It was horrible. I’m not going to sugarcoat it,” Kaleta said. “It was probably the worst year of my professional career with everything that happened and then my injury.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta cleared to play, ready to prove himself

'“Some of the veteran players will get the last two or three games and let them get their footing in. Early, we’ll see some guys who are really going to be battling for jobs,” Nolan said on Saturday. “We kind of put a ghost lineup [together] for all six games and as hockey goes, it’s all subject goes.”' … [Read more...] about Reinhart to make preseason debut Sunday