Archives for February 2015

'“We’re going to definitely look at it,” Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. “We need an intelligent player back there making good plays. Breaking out is probably one of the most important parts of our power play and we haven’t been making great first passes lately. We’ll give it a try.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson moves to the point

Paetsch’s OT goal carries Griffins past Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Nathan Paetsch settles score to cap a three-point night (Grand Rapids Press) Griffins don't waste any time getting touted prospect Andreas Athanasiou back on the ice (Grand Rapids Press) Photo gallery (Grand Rapids Press) Griffins get past Amerks in overtime, 5-4 (Amerks.com) On Paetsch … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Blues have too much talent and had a little more touch around the net in pulling away for a 3-0 victory over Buffalo on Thursday before 18,912 in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Streaking Blues return Sabres to losing ways

'“It was awesome,” Ott said about the video tribute. “A first-class organization from what the Pegulas do here to the players and the organization and the community. To be recognized for the time I was here is something special and something I was really proud of.' … [Read more...] about Ott humbled, appreciative of video tribute

'“We can look at it that way and buy into it was a better effort, but I think that’s a loser’s mentality,” he said. “I think a better effort isn’t good enough. Unless you get that win, I think you got to go back to the drawing board and find out why you lost or look at that video and find out where you made those mistakes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t want moral victory from loss to Blues

'“I guess you could say it really did feel like home here, and that’s probably why it felt longer than it was actually.” Ott said. “It was probably more or less enjoying my time here and having a good time with the community as well.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres captain Steve Ott grateful for Buffalo support

Blues on record run after blanking Buffalo (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Talent keeps coming for Blues (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Hitchcock: "Our goalies have been our best players" (Saint Louis Post Dispatch) Blues Set New Team Record in Buffalo (StLouisBlues.com) Photo gallery (StLouisBlues.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Saint Louis Coverage

'Myers isn’t being actively shopped but teams keep calling.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Myers on the NHL’s most-wanted list

'After a game in Boston in 1982, angry fans blocked the team bus of the Sabres, who had two black players that season. The fans fired a beer bottle into the windshield, called James a vile name and demanded he come out. James headed for the door until coach Scotty Bowman ordered him back to his seat. James also described the first time he heard the nastiest of slurs, from an … [Read more...] about NHL fans’ horrible racism recalled by Val James

'"We've got to dig deep to get those," forward Tyler Ennis said. "A lot of shoulda, coulda, woulda, but it wasn't enough."' … [Read more...] about Blues extend point streak to 13 with 3-0 win over Sabres

'The Sabres lost for the 15th time in their last 16 games despite 27 saves from Jonas Enroth. "I thought Jonas played a strong game for us," said Sabres coach Ted Nolan.' … [Read more...] about St. Louis 3, Buffalo 0

'"They have 10 world-class Olympians on their team," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "For the first five to seven minutes of the game, we were kind of just watching them. They're so powerful and so quick. This is a team that's designed to win the Stanley Cup. And once we got used to the pace, I felt we played as well as we could. ... We had our chances, but we played well."' … [Read more...] about Allen’s shutout carries Blues past Sabres

'After nearly two full periods of scoreless hockey, Blues defenseman Dmitrij Jaskin provided the first goal of the evening, a wraparound to the left of Jhonas Enroth. Jaskin's attempt banked off Enroth's skate and into the Buffalo net, putting St. Louis up 1-0 at 18:04 of the second.' … [Read more...] about Allen, Blues Blank Sabres 3-0

'"We're not afraid to play anyone," said Torrey Mitchell. "If you look at our schedule, it seems like we almost play better against the better teams. But we're looking for any sort of momentum to get us going again, to springboard and get some wins in a row, but it wasn't the case tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Enroth tries to stay hot

'Allen's third shutout of the season, fourth of his NHL career, helped the Blues (34-13-4) win their seventh straight game; they are 12-0-1 in the past 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Allen, Blues shut out Sabres for 12th win in 13 games