Archives for April 15, 2015

'“This is by far the worst year I’ve had statistically in my whole life, not just in the National Hockey League,” Hodgson said on locker cleanout day. “Individually, as a team, it just wasn’t a success. That’s tough on everybody and takes a toll on you throughout the year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres sharpshooters missing in action

'“It was tough,” he said. “I made a couple mistakes this year off the ice, and it’s all maturity. I’m not going to make them anymore.”' … [Read more...] about Zadorov says he’s learned his lesson

'“Be more mature, don’t be a kid anymore,” he said. “It’s a men’s league. It’s all the pros, just keep it simple.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Tim Murray challenges Nikita Zadorov to grow up

'Despite having the worst roster in the league, the Sabres played hard for Nolan. With a good percentage of fans — and some members of the Western New York media — openly rooting for the Sabres to lose, they didn’t lock up last place in the standings until the second-to-last night of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Nolan was in lose-lose situation

'Poor Ted was in the worst position possible.' … [Read more...] about Inside the tank: Sabres reporter recalls horrific, surreal season

'Thirteen other teams -- perish the thought -- have a chance to win the lottery too. Here's who this Sabres fan would root for from that batch, in reverse order...'. … [Read more...] about If Sabres don’t win lottery, here’s who should

'"You go out and play hard for a bunch of reasons...Nobody wanted the coaches to get fired. Being in the business for as long as we have, we know it's an unfortunate result of where we finished." Gionta continues "We battled hard, we had ourselves in 90% of those games, but unfortunately for certain reasons we didn't come out on top."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Captain Brian Gionta Comments on Firing of Ted Nolan

Amerks' Mark Pysyk given the go-ahead to return (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Pysyk looks to make his return Friday (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage