Archives for December 2014

'"It was good to get one," said Sabres coach Ted Nolan. "It's good for your confidence, especially in a game where you killed off their power play, and we got one on ours."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Los Angeles 0

'"This was actually one of my easier games," Enroth said. "Everything was pretty controlled and I put myself in a good position and was pretty sharp all the way through. If you look at their lineup they have four really skilled lines and big bodies throughout the lineup. You saw we played pretty boring but it gave us two points tonight."' … [Read more...] about Ennis goal enough as Sabres blank Kings

'While it may not have been one for the memory banks tonight, the Buffalo Sabres did their job and are able to head into the locker room with a 1-0 shutout of the defending Cup champions. Yes, LA outshot Buffalo, but they did not out hit or out chance the blue and gold. The game got very dicey after Nikita Zadorov took an elbowing penalty, but they did not wilt. One of the big … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold On to Beat the Champs 1-0

'For the most part this team did an excellent job of executing the coaches game plan. Boring was the only way and the really cut down on their mistakes.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres try to handle the champs

'One of the problems is a drop in shots. Hodgson has just 35 shots on goal this season so he's on pace for about 105. Last season he ended with a career high 182 shots on goal. Bad luck figures into this as well. Hodgson's shooting percentage the last three years was 12, 13 and 11. This season its 2.9%.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hodgson having season to forget

'"We had some really good ones in the first half of the game," Kings coach Darryl Sutter said. "We're playing against, quietly, goalies that are right up there in terms of, I think they're like 10th in the League in save percentage. You've got to bear down on your opportunities. We had some good looks in traffic and didn't finish the job."' … [Read more...] about Enroth outduels Quick in Sabres’ win vs. Kings

'“The whole team contributed here tonight,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “It was a nice power-play goal but from the so-called first line to the fourth line, everybody contributed, all the defense. It was a great team victory and Enroth, he was solid in between the pipes.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth blanks Kings for 1st shutout of season

Rochester Amerks seek to turn things around (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We had a late power play against Florida that could have been a deciding factor,” said forward Drew Stafford. “Unfortunately it went the other way against us. It’s something that we’re always going to be working on. We’re still last place. It’s something we’re trying to improve on every day. Take advantage of those opportunities when you get them in a game because that can be … [Read more...] about Sabres focus on power play

'“They’re always one of the top teams in the league and they’re a contender again,” said forward Drew Stafford looking ahead to the Sabres game against the Kings Tuesday at First Niagara Center. “You kinda want to see where you’re at against other teams. We’ve obviously had some challenges this year but we’ve also beaten some pretty good teams as well. For us to have a solid, … [Read more...] about Kings are the litmus test for improving

'“We all know he can do it,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “It’s just a matter of doing it. It’s one thing with talking about it, but getting in those areas where goal scorers have to go to, there’s a certain price you have to pay.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody Hodgson slowly emerging from season-long funk

'Ristolainen apparently got caught in a rut on the ice, and his stick hit him in the face as he fell backward. The youngster will be OK, Sabres coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen escapes freak injury

Kings-Sabres Preview (AP) Los Angeles Kings (14-8-5) at Buffalo Sabres (9-16-2) (The Sports Network) Kings begin five-game road trip against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Los Angeles Coverage

'“We just have to do simple things. Sometimes we try to saucer pass from side to side versus just going up the wall to the point, get some traffic in front of the net,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said.' … [Read more...] about Special emphasis on special teams at Monday’s practice

'The Sabres did the same thing during the Tom Golisano era. Season-ticket holders for both teams were unhappy that people sitting next to them got to watch the same game for less money. By abandoning freebies, the value of a ticket goes up. And, at least at the start, attendance goes down.' … [Read more...] about NHL’s Panthers are struggling at the gate