Archives for January 14, 2015

'For his career, he allowed two or fewer goals 64 percent of the time he played and one goal or fewer 38 percent of the time. The Czech Republic native wasn't from another country. He was from another world.' … [Read more...] about No. 39 forever a Buffalo Sabre

'The game was a placid affair as the Sabres played with little spark and the Red Wings took a lot of air out of the game once they got ahead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ slump continues against Detroit

'“I think I’m probably playing the best I’ve ever played,” the 25-year-old McCollum said. “Working with the coaching staff, they’ve done a very good job helping me simplify my game. I think when I’m set it’s a lot easier for me to make a save."' … [Read more...] about Detroit’s McCollum revives his career

'“I don’t think I ever get tired of hearing the sound of Sabres fans,” Hasek told the crowd. “It’s very humbling to be standing here tonight, looking up to the rafters and seeing the names of Gil Perreaault, Rick Martin, Rene Robert, Tim Horton, Danny Gare and Pat LaFontaine. It reminds me that Buffalo is truly a special place in the game of hockey. Knowing my name and my … [Read more...] about Hasek still a Dom-inant figure

'“There is one situation I will never forget in my life,” Hasek said. “That is when we won in the Olympics in 1998 with the Czech national team and we came here back to Buffalo. I knew that people were maybe cheering for us, but this was something I would never, ever expect, to come to the airport and there were thousands of people waiting for me and Richard Smehlik. There were … [Read more...] about Post-Olympic welcome his finest memory

'“We’re killing ourselves,” said defenseman Mike Weber, who scored the Sabres’ lone goal. No kidding.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Red Wings, hit all-time low

'“Somebody, first time in my life, asked me, ‘What number do I want to wear?’” Hasek said. “Seriously, it was the first time in my life. So I was like, ‘Whoa, maybe the Sabres (are serious).’ I tried to stick with No. 9. But I felt like OK, No. 9 was in Czech. I want to put some other number on.”' … [Read more...] about Choosing number was special for Sabres legend Dominik Hasek

Wings put damper on Hasek's night, down Sabres 3-1 (Detroit News) Dominik Hasek cherishes 'great memories' with Wings (Detroit News) Wings' Howard to miss 2-4 weeks with slight groin tear (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Red Wings win in Buffalo on night Hasek is honored (Detroit Free Press) Red Wings players share Hasek memories, keep mementos (Detroit Free … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage

'"The power play should give you some momentum," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "Unfortunately, the way we are, it's taking momentum away."' … [Read more...] about Mrazek stops 25 shots as Red Wings beat Sabres 3-1

'One fan yelled out: "We love you!" Another yelled: "We need you back!"' … [Read more...] about Sabres raise Hasek’s name and No. 39 to arena rafters

'"You have to play hard every night and play the right way," said Weber. "We've shown at times during the season that we can skate and play with any team out there."' … [Read more...] about Detroit 3, Buffalo 1

'Added center Tyler Ennis: "We're working hard, we're just not working smart. We're beating ourselves with bad decision-making."' … [Read more...] about Red Wings coast to comfortable win in Buffalo

'Ellis has 13 points in 36 games for the Amerks this season. In parts of eight NHL seasons, he has 47 points in 317 career games. He last played for the Sabres in last year's season finale.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Ellis

'The third period moved relatively slow as neither team generated any scoring chances early, and much of the play revolved around the neutral zone. The Sabres put on some pressure with about two minutes remaining, but never got a clean shot on net and the score remained 3-1. Tyler Myers also had a couple of blasts from the right point but nothing that wasn't gobbled up by Wings … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Detroit 3-1 on Hasek Night

'Overall the Sabres played a little better in their own zone, but again created very little making it an easy night for Mrazek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to break losing streak on Hasek night