Archives for February 2015

Sabres surprise Flyers in shootout win (Philadelphia Inquirer) Mason says he could return next week (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers tripped by Sabres in shootout (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers honor one of their own in Desjardins (Philadelphia Daily News) Flyers' MacDonald flummoxed over being a healthy scratch (Philadelphia Daily … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"We have some pretty good little shooters on our team," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "We're not afraid to go into the shootouts, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Flynn helps Sabres beat Flyers 3-2 in shootout

'"As far as points are concerned, certainly, it's good to get the two points," said Sabres head coach Ted Nolan. "For the last number of games, I thought our effort has been there. All one-goal games, and to finally come out on the better side of it is a good feeling for sure."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Philadelphia 2 (SO)

'"We've been in those tight games a lot lately," Gionta said. "We just come up on the wrong side. Good to be on the right side."' … [Read more...] about Sabres edge Flyers in shootout, end 4-game skid

'Neuvirth was strong in net, stopping 36 shots for his first victory since November 15, 2014.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Pick Up 3-2 SO Win Over Flyers

'"By no means is it perfect, but the effort's there right from start to finish," said Gionta. "That's the key to these tight games, keeping yourself in it and giving yourself a chance."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to derail the Flyers

'"I wasn't in the first three, so I tried to have something," Flynn said. "Watch the goalie a little bit and have something if it's tied after the first three [shooters]. Just a move I work on a lot, and it paid off."' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth’s 36 saves help Sabres top Flyers in shootout

'“It’s nice to get it behind you, but it’s more about getting trying to get things on the right track here,” Gionta said. “Pushing the right way, making sure we’re going the right way. Those things are nice, but at the end of the day, wins are way better.”' … [Read more...] about Gionta picks up 500th career point in win over Flyers

Jerry D'Amigo settles into role with Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) RIT's Cameron Burt to join Amerks as defenseman (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Mitchell’s bringing energy,” Nolan said. “Every time he goes out, he goes out with a purpose and he’s competing hard. He’s skating. He’s doing everything we ask of him. … Can you imagine Zadorov working as hard as Mitchell with the skill set that he has? Those are definitely qualities we’re looking for. If skill doesn’t work, there’s no sense having it. Certain guys are … [Read more...] about Mitchell weathers trade chaos

'“I’ve always been a so-called underdog. Never drafted. I just kinda scratched and clawed my way up the ladder,” said Ellis, who has played in 441 AHL games and 331 NHL games in three organizations. “Those are all lessons I’ve learned just through experience. But I also know that on good teams everyone has a role and that’s all part of it – being a good teammate, doing the … [Read more...] about Ellis savors mentoring younger players

Sabres-Flyers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (16-37-4) at Philadelphia Flyers (24-23-10) (The Sports Network) Flyers-Sabres: 5 things you need to know (CSN Philadelphia) Flyers try to extend recent mastery of Sabres (NHL.com) Five things: Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabres (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Nolan considers Mitchell a leader, but the player doesn’t put emphasis on it, “It’s something I try not to think about. I like to think that it just happens naturally, so whenever you’re getting to eight, nine years in the league, you’re a veteran now and you need to be a good professional and if that’s leading by example or just for me it’s just show up at the rink every day … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Mitchell wants to be a good teammate

'“When things are going the way they are, you get monotonous once in a while and last night a lot of guys played 22 minutes (Bogosian, Weber and Girgensons) and Zach almost played 30 minutes (29:14), so as long as their energy level stays up, we’ll be able to compete every game.”' … [Read more...] about Light day for the Sabres

'“When you’re losing games, it’s not fun. It doesn’t matter if it’s 5-1 or 2-1,” forward Torrey Mitchell said. “You can call them moral victories if it’s just a one-goal loss or an overtime loss or a shootout loss. But at the end of the day, I think we have enough character and pride in the room that we want to get the two points and if we don’t get the two points, we’re … [Read more...] about Sabres find themselves in tight games