Archives for December 14, 2014

'The Sabres finished in a pretty desperate situation with just four defensemen, after both Andrej Meszaros and Josh Gorges didn’t come back for the third period because they were struck by stray shots. Earlier in the day, they announced Mike Weber underwent minor knee surgery Friday and is now out past Christmas. So they will certainly need a reinforcement from Rochester for … [Read more...] about Sabres win in overtime, Zadorov latest hero

'“It was a good start,” said Hodgson, who hadn’t been scratched since his rookie season of 2010-11. “It’s nice to get on the board offensively but more important to just be part of the team and be on the ice. You miss that being up in the press box.”' … [Read more...] about Hodgson’s press box stint achieves its goal

'“I’m so glad I did it because it’s very gratifying that it’s reaching people and helping people,” Malarchuk said. “When you play in the NHL, it’s your aspiration as a kid and a young teenager, and you think it’s your purpose in life. Then you retire and the next best thing is probably coaching, so then I coached. I thought that was great, a good purpose."' … [Read more...] about Malarchuk tells all for the benefit of others

'“Finally I did it and it’s a great feeling, especially in overtime in the National Hockey League,” an excited Zadorov said about one-timing Tyler Ennis’ pass in the left circle. “I probably never had that big a goal in my life. It’s a great feeling and I’m going to try to do it again.”' … [Read more...] about Nikita Zadorov’s overtime goal puts Sabres past Panthers

'“When I do that, I feel like I still have the ability to use my stick,” he said. “I can guide him to put the puck in a position that is better for me. If he decides to not shoot it, make a move, (I’ve got) half a second to get up and still adjust to the play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Josh Gorges among NHL’s best shot blockers

Panthers get point in overtime loss to Buffalo Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Panthers claw back but fall 4-3 in OT to Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage

'"The team feels good about themselves," coach Ted Nolan said. "They're playing hard for one another and when you do that good things happen. So right now, knock on wood, things are going good for us."' … [Read more...] about Zadorov leads Sabres over Panthers 4-3 in OT

'"It's nice to get on the board offensively, but more important to be part of the team and be on the ice," Hodgson said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Florida 3 (OT)

'"Finally, I did it and it's a great feeling, especially in overtime in the National Hockey League," Zadorov said. "I probably never had that big a goal in my life. It's a great feeling and I'm going to try to do it again."' … [Read more...] about Zadorov’s goal lifts Sabres past Panthers in OT

'Only two days after being benched against Calgary, Cody Hodgson return to action and snapped a shot past Al Montoya for the 1-0 lead. Hodgson accepted a feed from Patrick Kaleta in the right faceoff circle and placed his wristshot perfectly to put Buffalo ahead 2:06 in. The goal marked Hodgson's first since October 25, and Kaleta's first assist since March 7, 2012.' … [Read more...] about Zadorov’s OT Winner Sends Sabres to 4-3 Win Over Panthers

'"We did lay off the gas pedal [in the second period]," said Marcus Foligno. "We were just a little bit lollygagging with our passes, and being cute with getting out of our zone. We should just keep it going up the boards like we have been doing the past three weeks."' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to take advantage of a tired team

'"The one thing we talked about early was compete factor," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "If we compete, good things can happen, and now we're starting to play with some structure and discipline. Anybody can beat anybody on a given night and right now we feel real good. The team feels good about themselves, they're playing hard for one another, and when you do that, good things … [Read more...] about Zadorov scores, Sabres top Panthers for third straight

'“Finally I did it and it’s a great feeling, especially in overtime in the National Hockey League. I probably never had that big a goal in my life,” he said. “It’s a great feeling and I’m going to try it again.”' … [Read more...] about Zadarov’s OT winner lifts Sabres over Panthers or 3rd straight win

Rochester Amerks defeat Hamilton in OT (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Ruhwedel scores in OT as Americans snap six-game losing streak against Bulldogs (CP) Offense returns for Amerks as they end losing streak (WGR-AM) Ruhwedel's OT winner lifts Amerks to 4-3 win over Bulldogs (Amerks.com) 'Dogs fall to Amerks 4-3 in OT (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage