Archives for November 16, 2014

'By the end, the folks in blue and white were tossing their Leafs scarves and jerseys on the ice, chanting for the Toronto Raptors basketball team and deriding Toronto goaltender James Reimer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get a night of happy returns

'“I think, you know, early on, for whatever reason, I think it’s mental,” Moulson said. “I don’t think I’ve ever had a multi-year deal like that. So maybe that’s in the back of your mind trying to live up to that. You just realize you have to go out there and play hockey. I think I found that confidence again. I’ve got two great linemates who make it pretty easy.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson juiced with three-point night

'“I talk to him once a week, and I get updates from my parents. That’s about all I can do,” Tim Murray said. “As far as me doing my job, there’s no change. Rochester on Monday, Erie Tuesday when Connor McDavid got hurt. I was in Peterborough Thursday for the OHL against the Russians, Rochester last night. That’s all easy for me.”' … [Read more...] about Uncle’s plight a harsh blow for Murray

'Tim Murray and a few co-workers were in the Sabres’ offices recently discussing alternatives to the nine-game tryout rule. The general manager liked one suggestion, which would allow teams to send junior-eligible players to the AHL for 20 games to see if they’re ready to turn pro.' … [Read more...] about Tryout rule for young players won’t go away

'It was the best night in this building in years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win over Leafs felt like old days

'“Time has flown,” he said about the last five years. “I remember exactly getting called up in Portland, the excitement and the nervousness of playing my first game. Being able to score my first game was pretty crazy, and just how fast time has flown by. It seems like just yesterday I was getting that call.”' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis’ memories of NHL debut strong 5 years later

Maple Leafs embarrassed by Sabres (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs' Reimer dumbfounded (Toronto Sun) Not worth crossing the Peace Bridge for Leafs fans (Toronto Sun) Leafs put up dismal effort in loss to Sabres (Toronto Star) Toronto Maple Leafs fans toss merchandise, cheer for Raptors during ugly loss to Buffalo Sabres (National Post) Throttled by lowly Sabres, Leafs taught a … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'"We've had a tough season, and it's hard enough when you don't win games, but today was absolutely different how we played, 10 times better than what we've done," Girgensons said.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons scores 2 goals, Sabres snap 5-game skid

'"It was a huge character win for us," Myers said. "Any time they seemed to get a little bit of life, we answered right back pretty quick. It's something we have to try to make a habit moving forward."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Toronto 2

'"I thought we started the game really well, got some goals and that second period they ended up scoring a couple and we didn't hang our heads," Moulson said. "We came right back at it and were able to get a couple of our own. I don't think we stopped going out there and that's what you have to do to win in this league."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rout rival Maple Leafs

'Michal Neuvirth was outstanding in net coming up with 32 saves including 11 in the first period, during which he stoned James van Riemsdyk on a breakaway and got his blocker on a close-range Phaneuf shot. Later in the period, the Sabres netminder used his glove to prevent Tyler Bozak from sneaking the puck in at the far post.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons Scores Twice in 6-2 Rout of Leafs

'Now’s he’s stuck on the fourth line and played only 7:53 on Thursday. Ted Nolan said, “He’s struggling a little bit, so we just need him to do what he does and that’s to try to create himself some opportunities and score some goals. If you create them, you have a chance, but right now we’re not creating those chances so he’s not even having an attempt to score.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hodgson trying to dig out of his worst slump

'"No matter how things play out from here, I feel like a winner," said Jeanneret prior to faceoff.' … [Read more...] about RJ Returns to Call 1st Period

'This was Buffalo's biggest offensive output since Jan. 31, 2013, when they beat the Boston Bruins 7-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offensive eruption buries Maple Leafs

'“That was awesome. We haven’t done that in the past and that was a really big pushback after they had some momentum,” Ennis said. “We continued it after that and we played hard. That’s our best win in a long, long time.”' … [Read more...] about Offensive outburst fuels Sabres win over Toronto