Archives for March 24, 2015

'The teams are even in games played at 73, with Arizona giving Buffalo a game in hand again when it plays Tuesday night at Detroit. The Coyotes – who are 1-17-1 in their last 19 games – have 50 points while Buffalo has 47.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make just enough mistakes to lose

'“I loved playing in Buffalo. I loved being a Sabre,” Enroth said. “When I got traded, there was a lot of new stuff around me. It was a little bit tough but that’s how it is. I’m still trying to deal with it.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth looks back fondly on Buffalo days

Stars trade goals with Sabres, come out on top 4-3 (Dallas Morning News) How Stars kept very slim playoff hopes alive against lowly Sabres (Dallas Morning News) He said it: Players and coaches comment after Stars’ 4-3 win over Buffalo Monday (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (Dallas Morning News) Even beating Sabres, Stars can't buy break (Fox Sports Southwest) Desperate … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Dallas Coverage

'“It was obviously a tough situation in Buffalo, but I feel I carried my game over from the way I was playing over there,” Myers said. “It was tough, we were playing a lot of D-zone minutes in Buffalo, so it was tough for every guy in that room to get the most out of what they can do. But ever since I came here, it’s been a lot of fun for me. I know Drew feels the same way, … [Read more...] about Since their trade from the Sabres, new Jets Drew Stafford and Tyler Myers fitting right in in Winnipeg

'The Sabres, last in the NHL with 47 points, are 1-8-2 in their past 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Stars rally for 4-3 win over Sabres

'Brian Gionta had two goals and Matt Moulson added a goal and an assist for the Sabres, who have dropped their last three games. Anders Lindback stopped 35 shots in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Dallas 4, Buffalo 3

'Buffalo (20-46-7) struck first when Gionta ended a 10-game goal drought with his eighth of the season 13:39 into the game. Gionta tapped in a rebound after Lehtonen denied a slap shot by left winger Marcus Foligno from the left circle. It was Gionta's first goal since Feb. 26.' … [Read more...] about Jamie Benn scores twice as Stars top Sabres

'The 6-foot-2, 206-pound Schaller, 24, joins the team for his fourth recall of the 2014-15 season after making his NHL debut on Nov. 29 in Montreal. He played an increased role during his last recall, averaging 13:34 of ice time per game and recording his first NHL assist on March 16 against Washington. He now has one goal and one assist in 13 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall F Schaller

'A funny bounce gave the Sabres a 3-2 lead about midway through the final frame. Tyler Ennis' shot went off the crossbar and straight into the air, landing on the Dallas goalline. Matt Moulson was there to tap it home, putting Buffalo ahead for the third time. The Stars tied it about a minute and a half later on Patrick Eaves' 10th and Eakin roofed one past Lindback at 16:46 to … [Read more...] about Stars Rally in 3rd, Beat Sabres 4-3

'"Seems everybody has their focus on a draft choice," said Nolan. "But our focus is trying to get these guys to compete and try to win a game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have better legs in Dallas

'Enroth was traded a few weeks before the trade deadline, he said, “There were a lot of mixed emotions. If you would’ve asked me a week before I would’ve told you I didn’t want to get traded, but it was nice to feel wanted and that Dallas went out and traded for me, so it was a lot of mixed feelings.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Enroth really enjoyed Buffalo

'"They have (Tyler) Seguin. They have (Jason) Spezza. They have game-breakers. We don't win a faceoff to save our soul," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "We have a guys from the AHL that are learning here on job and it's pretty tough."' … [Read more...] about Benn’s two goals help Stars edge Sabres

'“It’s frustrating. I thought we had it. I thought we deserved it,” Sabres forward Tyler Ennis said. “We just got a little scrambly and that’s how fast you can lose it. They’ve got a lot of skill and you’ve got to make sure you play tight for 60 minutes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres succumb to late Stars’ rally

'Schaller (6’2”, 206 lbs., 11/16/90) joins the team for his fourth recall of the 2014-15 season after making his NHL debut on Nov. 29 in Montreal. He played an increased role during his last recall, averaging 13:34 of ice time per game and recording his first NHL assist on March 16 vs. Washington. He now has two points (1+1) in 13 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Tim Schaller from Rochester