Archives for October 2015

'"That's the great thing about hockey, that we've got an opportunity to come back and redeem ourselves tomorrow night," Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges said. "This loss [stinks], but we don't have time to sit and feel sorry for ourselves. We've got to park this tonight and we've got another tough match tomorrow night."' … [Read more...] about Canadiens stay perfect by routing Sabres

'Roberts played in 1,159 NHL games, including 447 with the Blues, before retiring in St. Louis at the conclusion of the 1977-78 season. He spent 15 seasons in the NHL with the Canadiens and Blues. He would coach the Buffalo Sabres (1981-82), Hartford Whalers (1991-92) and Blues (1996-97).' … [Read more...] about Jimmy Roberts, five-time Cup champion, dies at 75

'“We just missed assignments, a couple faceoff goals … obviously special teams didn’t help us at all,” Sabres captain Brian Gionta said. “We’ve got to be better.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to derail unbeaten Canadiens

'Ullmark (6’4”, 212 lbs., 7/31/1993) joins the Sabres for his first career recall. The Lugnvik, Sweden native is 1-2-0 in his first season with the Americans with a .932 save percentage and a 2.72 goals-against average.' … [Read more...] about Ullmark recalled, Lieuwen assigned to Rochester

Amerks get 'schooled' on home ice by Toronto (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Richard Clune scores once, adds assist as Marlies rout of Americans (CP) Amerks fall to Marlies (Amerks.com) 8-2 Victory in RCH (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We knew if we got the shot totals up, one had to go in for sure,” said Kane, who had a game-high seven shots. “We just kind of felt we weren’t going to be shut out, and we made that happen and we were able to get the win.”' … [Read more...] about Deserved outcome: Sabres set tone for shootout win with chances aplenty

'“I just try to score,” Moulson said with a laugh about his track record of shootout success. Moulson is 15 of 37 in shootout attempts for his career. “I don’t know I think it’s something I’ve always enjoyed. I don’t think there’s really any way to prepare for them. Just go in and try to score a goal.”' … [Read more...] about Shootout continues to thrill Sabres’ Moulson

'“I finally feel like I’ve shown that I can play at this level,” McCabe said. “When I come up, it’s a little different when you get a call-up (without an injury), you get a little bit more confidence off the bat. The coaching staff does have trust in you. You’re not just filling someone’s position when you’re called up.”' … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe and Mark Pysyk forming strong defense pair for Sabres

'“For the last few games we worked pretty hard and played pretty well. We deserved to score maybe a little bit more, but it’s nice to get the win,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Girgensons’ effort is just what Sabres need

'"I do not find it difficult to keep both feet on the ground, Eichel told the Journal de Montreal after the victory of 2 to 1 in a shootout against the Toronto Maple Leafs. I come from a normal family, I did not grow up in a rich environment. I have a job like my father, Bob, and my mother, Anne, but I'm a hockey player. I wake up in the morning to go to work except that I … [Read more...] about Eichel, the other phenomenon

Canadiens preview: Backup netminder Condon to face Sabres in Buffalo (Montreal Gazette) Eichel, the other phenomenon (Le Journal de Montreal) Careful with Sabres (Le Journal de Montreal) A trap for CH in Buffalo? (La Presse) Canadiens-Sabres Preview (AP) Canadiens chasing record with some former Sabres (NHL.com) Condon, Canadiens look to stay unbeaten, visit Sabres … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

'Sanguinetti, 27, has two career goals in 45 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send D Sanguinetti to minors

'To me, Deslauriers is a perfect fourth liner. He hits, he’s feared and he can help chip in as he had 15 points last year. I thought maybe he could be more relaxed this season than last when he was establishing himself. He said, “No not at all, we have such a depth team, I think for me it’s just be good day in and day out. There have been veterans that have had to sit in the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Deslauriers trying to get the physical play going

'Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart and Jake McCabe are just a handful of the youngsters challenging for impactful roles both at the NHL and AHL levels. General Manager Tim Murray has had a specific plan and has not strayed from it since taking over. He is building the core of the roster for the next decade and has made an effort to surround that core with as many solid homegrown … [Read more...] about Drastic changes afoot on Buffalo Sabres organizational depth chart

'Expect Linus Ullmark or Andrey Makarov to be called up to Buffalo from Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Lieuwen seen leaving FNC with gear, sent to AHL