Archives for December 2014

'The Sabres and Islanders have made the most first-round picks since 2010 with seven each. All seven of the Sabres’ selections – Mark Pysyk (2010), Armia (2011), Mikhail Grigorenko and Zemgus Girgensons (2012), Rasmus Ristolainen and Nikita Zadorov (2013), and Sam Reinhart (2014) – have appeared in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres future is nearing the ‘now’ phase

'“It just goes to show you the type of character that we have in this room and the no-quit attitude,” winger Drew Stafford said after a 4-3 shootout win ended the Sabres’ four-game losing streak. “Earlier on in the year, especially down 3-0, the way that they were kind of controlling the play, especially in the second period, (we) might’ve folded up shop, but it’s not so … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back from late 3-goal deficit, beat Isles in shootout

'“I just think it’s how close we were off the ice,” Tavares said Saturday prior scoring twice in the Isles’ 4-3 shootout loss inside the First Niagara Center. “Playing with him so young in my career … he had been playing professional hockey for a while and been through a lot of training camps and whatnot. (He) understood … what a lot of it was about. He was someone I could just … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Matt Moulson ignited career beside Isles superstar John Tavares

Islanders blow 3-0 lead, lose in shootout (Newsday) Matt Moulson still close with former Islanders teammates (Newsday) Former Islander Bryan Trottier helping to rebuild Sabres (Newsday) Photo gallery (Newsday) Sabres 4, Islanders 3 (SO) (NewYorkIslanders.com) The Skinny: Sabres 4, Islanders 3 (SO) (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'"A couple guys just turned it up a little bit more," Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said. "Girgensons went to the next level, and can't forget about Stewart."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Islanders 4-3 in SO

'"What a gutsy win," said Sabres forward Drew Stafford, who had two assists.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 3 (SO)

'"It's one thing we said going into the third period, you just never know," Sabres head coach Ted Nolan said. "Throw some pucks on net ... but for us to say it was going to happen was a different story. It was just a great third period."' … [Read more...] about Sabres end skid with shootout win over Islanders

'With the Amerks, Grigorenko has 22 points, including seven goals, in 30 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Grigorenko

'According to the Sabres' official Public Relations Twitter account, and via the Elias Sports Bureau, the team pulled off only its second-ever 3-0 third period comeback. The other took place on April 2, 2003 against the Atlanta Thrashers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally in 3rd, Beat Isles in SO 4-3

'"After the second period, we told ourselves in the locker room, it's time to step up, pick it up and come out hard in the third," said Girgensons. "It's pretty much about giving your best at the end there, not getting frustrated [being down 3-0]. I think we have to keep doing that throughout the season when we're down."' … [Read more...] about The Sabres hope to turn things against the Isles

'"We always believed, but we got lucky," Deslauriers said. "The puck just popped out at me, I took a shot and it went in. From there we built momentum and [Zemgus] Girgensons buried a nice goal there."' … [Read more...] about Islanders blow lead, lose to Sabres in shootout

'“That was a heck of a comeback,” Sabres forward Drew Stafford, who recorded two assists, said. “It just goes to show you the type of character we have in this room – a no-quit attitude. Especially down 3-0, they way they were controlling the play – especially in the second period – we might’ve folded up shop, but it’s not so anymore.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally back from 3-goal deficit in 3rd period against Islanders

Amerks can’t get winning streak going (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Matt Frattin scores game winner in third period to lead Marlies past Americans (CP) Amerks tripped up in 3-2 loss to Marlies (Amerks.com) Amerks recall Kea; sign Fullerton and Reid to PTO contracts (Amerks.com) Marlies Defeat Americans 3-2 (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'What in the name of Mike Bossy and Denis Potvin is going on?' … [Read more...] about Islanders continue fine play

'Regier may have lost his job in 2013, but Murray followed a similar script upon taking over Jan. 9. The toughest pill to swallow came on Feb. 28, when Ryan Miller and Steve Ott were traded to the St. Louis Blues for three players and two draft choices. Miller was the face of the Sabres franchise for almost a decade, and his departure was met with sadness. Other players also … [Read more...] about Off-field action had the most impact this year in local sports