'“Some nights you win on one goal against, some nights you don’t,” Neuvirth said in First Niagara Center. “Obviously, it’s tough to swallow, but you’ve got to forget about this game and move forward.”' … [Read more...] about Outlook becoming brighter for Sabres
Archives for November 6, 2014
Gionta, Moulson need to start providing offense
'So far, nothing. Zero.' … [Read more...] about Gionta, Moulson need to start providing offense
Stafford ends power play goal drought
'The Sabres have only two power play goals this year and Stafford has both of them.' … [Read more...] about Stafford ends power play goal drought
Sabres give strong effort, fall to Canadiens in shootout
'“I thought we were pretty consistent the whole game,” Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers said. “It was one of our better 60-minute efforts, I thought. Any team’s going to have a couple shifts where you’re in your own zone. We come to play with that mindset, we’ll have some success.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres give strong effort, fall to Canadiens in shootout
Sabres’ Nikita Zadorov enjoying NHL life, happy to be playing
'“I liked his game,” Nolan said. “One thing about Nikita, he’s a very highly intelligent player. The only thing with him is his youth and wanting to do too much and expecting things to come easy to him like they did the majority of his young career. Here, you’re playing with men. You have to make sure those decisions are much quicker. But his enthusiasm and his love for the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nikita Zadorov enjoying NHL life, happy to be playing
Sabres' Gorges, Gionta have fond memories of Montreal
'“It’s good friends, it’s memories,” Gionta said. “You’ve been there five years and you still have a lot of friendships and stuff. At the same time, it’s a new chapter and you’re excited to go out there and play against them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gorges, Gionta have fond memories of Montreal
''It was good fun'' -Brian Gionta
'"Playing against former teammates, it's part of the job when it suits me as long as you evolve in the National League", said Gio.' … [Read more...] about ”It was good fun” -Brian Gionta
Moving beneficial
'"Because I'm the type of player who sends the puck at the bottom of territory before the chase, it serves me. I know what it feels like when a defender is constantly in a hurry and he gets hit in each of his presence on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Moving beneficial
Connor McDavid is already talk in Buffalo
'"Guys, we made jokes with it, says the Quebec striker Nicolas Deslauriers. When will participate in golf tournaments here, we see people who arrive with McDavid sweaters ... it's something we can not control."' … [Read more...] about Connor McDavid is already talk in Buffalo
Conditions are met
'"I've come a long way in a year, but I do not consider to be made, he has imaged, in recent interview with The Canadian Press. I do not consider myself a full-fledged member of the Sabres. But the more games I play, the better it is for me. I'd like to play them all. It would be a great achievement."' … [Read more...] about Conditions are met
Thursday's Montreal Coverage
P.A. Parenteau leads Habs to win (Montreal Gazette) Sabres' Gorges, Gionta have fond memories of Montreal (Montreal Gazette) Parenteau lights fuse for Canadiens' offence (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) "A step in the right direction" - Max Pacioretty (Le Journal de Montreal) Nothing much convincing (Le Journal de Montreal) Sigh of relief (Le Journal de … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage
Hero of the day
'"It was pretty exciting. I thought I handled it pretty well," Reinhart said of his NHL experience. "There's obviously a lot that went into that. But my focus now is here and getting better. Whenever my next opportunity up there is, I'm going to be sure to be ready for it."' … [Read more...] about Hero of the day
P.A. Parenteau lifts Canadiens past Sabres
'"Last game we got a little lucky on the shootout," Neuvirth said. "Today, unfortunately they did."' … [Read more...] about P.A. Parenteau lifts Canadiens past Sabres
Desperate Canadiens break out of skid by beating Sabres in shootout
'It was a muck-and-grind kind of game that wasn't easy on the eyes. Turnovers didn't even lead to quality scoring chances, at least until the game opened up at four-on-four in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Desperate Canadiens break out of skid by beating Sabres in shootout
Ex-Canadiens Gionta and Gorges not changing leadership style with Sabres
'"Whether the team changes around you, it shouldn't change you," Gorges said Wednesday morning as he prepared to play his former team for the first time. "if you start changing yourself, it becomes phony. It's not real, it's not true. Whatever we did in Montreal, we're the same people here in Buffalo. We use our experiences, try to help out, try to be vocal, lead by example. … [Read more...] about Ex-Canadiens Gionta and Gorges not changing leadership style with Sabres