Archives for March 2015

'“We’re still competing for jobs and we’re still in the best league in the world, and that deserves your best effort whether you’re going for the Stanley Cup or not.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres coach not giving up despite team’s dismal record

Bozak rescues win for Leafs over Sabres (Toronto Sun) ‘Tank’ label unfair, losing to win not new concept: Sabres GM Murray (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs scour college ranks for undrafted free agents (Toronto Sun) Many Leafs tickets available for cheap at ‘sold out’ ACC (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs edge Sabres in shootout (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs scratch Nazem Kadri for two more … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'"We're limited on what we can do out there and the guys who played hard, played hard and that's all we can ask for," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "I'm proud of the way the group worked."' … [Read more...] about Bozak scores late as Maple Leafs come back to beat Sabres in shootout

'"I thought we had some jump and some good chemistry tonight," Moulson said. "Larsson and Ennis made some great plays out there. Our jump out there helped us create turnovers and some offense."' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'"They've got a very skilled team on the other side," said Nolan. "We're limited on what we can do out there and the guys who played hard, played hard and that's all we can ask for. I'm proud of the way the group worked."' … [Read more...] about Bozak comes through late as Leafs edge Sabres

'Buffalo, winless in five consecutive games, returns home on Saturday for their first game at First Niagara Center since February 26.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Outlast Sabres in 4-3 Shootout Win

'I’m sure you can guess the next question which was does he expect to be back next year. Nolan said, “I’m expecting to be here today, that’s it.” He added, “I only look one day, you never know, a bus goes off the road, who knows, you can’t predict the future and you can’t do anything about yesterday, the only thing that you’ve got is today, so that’s always been my philosophy … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Nolan quizzed about his future

'"I thought we had some jump and some good chemistry tonight," Moulson said. "Larsson and Ennis made some great plays out there. Our jump out there helped us create turnovers and some offense."' … [Read more...] about Bozak, Maple Leafs tie game late, defeat Sabres

'“You don’t get chances like this very often and he knows that. He’s making the most of it,” Ennis said. “He’s been playing awesome. He works super hard. He’s a competitive kid. I think you could see his two-way play tonight. I thought he was the best player on the ice tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Larsson, Ennis, Moulson each have 3-point nights in shootout loss

Amerks' Mark Pysyk allowed to skate, but collapse still a mystery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“That’s the way a pro career goes,” Ellis said Tuesday. “You always talk to the young players and say, ‘It’s not all picket fences. You’ve got to deal with adversity, and that’s how you build your character. That’s how you build the player you want to be.’' … [Read more...] about Larsson playing a larger role in third stint with Sabres

'D’Amigo believes he blew a great opportunity by failing to make the Columbus Blue Jackets out of training camp this season. Columbus, which acquired him from Toronto on July 1, traded him to the Sabres on Dec. 16 for Luke Adam, a swap of talented AHL players looking for a fresh chance.' … [Read more...] about Jerry D’Amigo grateful for fresh opportunity with Sabres

Sabres vs. Leafs: Clash of the Titanics (Toronto Sun) Game Day: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs: Wednesday NHL game preview (Toronto Star) 5 storylines for Leafs-Sabres (CBC Sports) Sabres-Maple Leafs Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-42-5) at Toronto Maple Leafs (26-35-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres, with injuries on defense, play … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

'Larsson got called up for the February 15th Philadelphia game, but it’s been the three games since the trade deadline where he finally seems to be playing better. Larsson centered Brian Gionta and Marcus Foligno and did a better job. Ted Nolan said, “He’s been a lot different, I think he’s really been just concentrating on playing. Sometimes when you’re young the first time … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Larsson is improving

'Buffalo’s current lineup currently boasts six forwards from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League, including all four centers. Not having to make an injury call up for the blue line would be a welcome relief.' … [Read more...] about Bogosian, Meszaros could be available for Wednesday