Archives for January 2015

Red Wings players have fond memories of Hasek (Detroit News) Red Wings-Sabres Preview (AP) Detroit Red Wings (22-11-9) at Buffalo Sabres (14-26-3) (Detroit News) Red Wings goalie Howard out with groin tear: report (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage

'McCormick was hospitalized over the weekend after the clot was discovered. He scored his first goal of the season in a 2-1 loss at Tampa Bay on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick out of hospital after blood clot treatment

'Dalpe signed with Buffalo in July and has 13 points in 31 games with the Amerks. This is his first recall with the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Varone, Dalpe

'Claude Julien felt it was Gionta’s fault because he put himself in a vulnerable position. Gionta disagrees with that assessment, “It seems a lot like a lot of the hits that seem suspendable lately. It’s very similar to those, but that’s not my decision I guess." Bartkowski was fined by the NHL, but not suspended.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gionta not thrilled with the hit that put him out

'Varone is joining the Sabres for his second recall of the 2014-15 season. During his first recall he played in three games for the Sabres, scoring two goals in the team’s game against Carolina on Jan. 8.He currently leads the Amerks in total points with 29 and assists with 21 through 36 games. In four AHL seasons, he has amassed 177 points (48+129) in 243 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall two

'To me, watching Hasek play was always a special experience. As far as the interviews go, one of the few times I was ever nervous before interviewing an athlete was when I had a one on one sit down with Hasek during my days at Empire Sports Network. I went over the list of questions time and time again to make sure I had the most interesting ones, to make sure it wasn't just … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hasek was one of a kind

'“As an older guy, I think I’ve learned a lot trying to play that leadership role,” Dalpe said. “It’s been new to me, but it’s been good. I’m just excited to be here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Dalpe, Varone

'“It’s going to be a good night for him and even for Czech hockey,” said Neuvirth, who could start against another Czech goalie, Detroit’s Petr Mrazek, on the night their countryman is honored. “He’s absolutely a legend back home. Since Nagano he’s been a hero for everyone in Czech.”' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth has soft spot for Hasek

'“I’m quite sure it’s somewhat serious if he’s still in the hospital,” Nolan said in First Niagara Center. “We’re just kind of glad we caught it, and he’s getting medical care right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick has blood clot

'“It’s part of my job as a leader on this team to try to get things going in the right direction,” Gorges said Sunday inside the First Niagara Center. “I’m not afraid to ask for help, ask for advice. I think Teddy, with his experience and everything he’s been through and dealt with, he’s a perfect guy to see what I can do more. What should I do different? What should we try to … [Read more...] about Josh Gorges searching for solutions to help struggling Sabres

'“I know he took a puck in the foot, he was limping around for a couple days, maybe it happened from there,” Nolan said. “I’m not 100 percent sure.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Cody McCormick hospitalized with blood clot; Torrey Mitchell ready to play

'Coach Ted Nolan provided the update following practice Sunday. Nolan says McCormick was fortunate the clot was discovered when it was, and adds it's uncertain how long he will miss.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward McCormick hospitalized because of blood clot

'"We're just kind of glad we caught it, and he's getting medical care right now. ... I'm quite sure it's somewhat serious if he's still in the hospital."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick out indefinitely with blood clot

'“It was frustrating. It seemed like it hurt the chemistry throughout the lineup,” Mitchell said. “We had some good chemistry on our line. We were playing well so hopefully we can get back to that.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta, Mitchell return to practice

'“I loved it. Overall, the whole experience should be a great stepping stone for Sam to pro hockey,” Murray said in an interview with The Buffalo News. “He went from playing his nine NHL games here and not playing a very big role, which happens to kids, to going to a World Junior tournament which is really important."' … [Read more...] about Murray is thrilled by Reinhart’s play