Archives for January 2015

'An eighth-round pick in 1985, Kaese got the call from Rochester to play in Quebec against the Nordiques on March 25, 1989. The Sabres were short-handed after losing Rick Vaive, Ray Sheppard, Kevin Maguire and Jeff Parker to injury. Kaese didn’t pick the now-famous No. 39. “I flew into Quebec City, and they just had it with my name on it already sitting there waiting for me,” … [Read more...] about Hasek’s No. 39 one-timed by Trent Kaese

'But considering the Sabres’ possession, goal differential, likelihood for trades and likelihood they will not be able to repeat their shootout record, the most probable statistical outcome for the Sabres is that they finish 30th and draft either Jack Eichel or Connor McDavid.' … [Read more...] about What do stats say about where the Sabres will finish?

'With a four-game road trip concluded, and the team not playing again until Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres assigned forwards Mikhail Grigorenko and Phil Varone to Rochester on Saturday morning.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign pair to Rochester

Hackett sharp in return, but Amerks fall (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Richard Bachman, Barons shut out Rochester Americans (Oklahoma City Oklahoman) Amerks shut out by Oklahoma City in Hackett's return (Amerks.com) Chris Taylor takes his place in the Amerks' Hall of Fame (Amerks.com) Bachman, Barons shut out Amerks, … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“That was probably one of the best performances I’ve ever seen out of a goaltender and I’ve been around to see some great ones,” said defenseman Mike Weber, who has spent most of his career in front of Ryan Miller and Jhonas Enroth. “That one was just ‘wow.’ I couldn’t feel worse for a guy right now we couldn’t find a way to pull it out.”' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth’s 45 saves not enough for Sabres

'“You definitely can’t have one or two guys to carry a team,” said Stamkos, who entered the game tied for fourth in the NHL with 21 goals. “You need depth and we’re finally seeing that these last couple of years here. The drafting is paying off but the depth that we’re acquiring is paying off. Once you have that depth, you can go out and add pieces to that puzzle. The last 2-3 … [Read more...] about Stamkos: Getting top pick not a cure-all

Stamkos’ late goal ends frustration as Bolts beat Sabres (Tampa Tribune) Top line still has room to grow (Tampa Tribune) Stamkos, Lightning beat Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Change improves Lightning power play (Tampa Bay Times) Bolts outlast Sabres 2-1 (TampaBayLightning.com) Bolts battle for hard-fought victory (TampaBayLightning.com) Three things from beating Buffalo … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Coverage

'"I thought he was sensational," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "A couple of big saves that he made, and that one that the whole building thought it was in the net when he made that glove save on it. It was a good sign to see him play the way he did."' … [Read more...] about Stamkos scores tiebreaker, Lightning beat Sabres 2-1

'"So close. We were working hard," said Neuvirth. "Tough to swallow right now, but thought we gave it our best."' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 2, Buffalo 1

'"(Neuvirth) played a great game -- hats off to him. He was a big reason it was close like that," Lightning goalie Ben Bishop said. "The guys were able to play a full 60 minutes and were able to come out with the win there."' … [Read more...] about Stamkos helps Lightning edge Sabres

'Steven Stamkos finally solved Michal Neuvirth with a third-period goal, lifting the Lightning over the Sabres at Amalie Arena on Friday 2-1. Neuvirth stopped 45 shots, including 27 in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Stamkos Sends Sabres to 7th Straight Loss

'Let's face it, Buffalo did not at all deserve to be in this game, it was just closer due to Neuvirth.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to hang in

'"Neuvirth played one [heck] of a game for us," Buffalo wing Patrick Kaleta said. "He deserves a win after that. We got chasing around there a little bit in our zone. We've just got to learn to calm down and play our game and weather the storm."' … [Read more...] about Stamkos scores winner, Lightning defeat Sabres

'“Neuvy played one hell of a game for us. He deserves a win after that,” Patrick Kaleta said. “We got caught chasing around in our zone a little bit and we’ve just to learn to calm down and play our game. During the game, there’s going to be some momentum switches, but you’ve just got to weather the storm and get through it.”' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth makes 45 saves in loss to Tampa

Armia’s play a bright spot for Amerks (Buffalo News) Pysyk leads Amerks to 5-2 victory (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Chris Taylor, Amerks legend, to enter Hall of Fame (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters fall to Rochester Americans, 5-2 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Pysyk wears the 'C' as Amerks beat Monsters (WGR-AM) Strong first period powers Amerks to … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage