Archives for November 2015

'There are a few initiations and rites of passage in the hockey world, and the rookie dinner is one of longest-standing traditions. The whole team gathers in a fine restaurant, orders the priciest meals and beverages, then leaves the bill to the rookies.' … [Read more...] about Rookie rites of passage fit the bill with young Sabres

'“It was really nice. I really appreciate it,” Miller said later, fully gathered with his emotions despite the shock of the Vancouver Canucks’ last-minute loss to the Sabres. “It’s nice to know you can come back here and people appreciate the way you came to the rink.' … [Read more...] about Roll the highlights as Miller makes his Buffalo return

'Ryan Miller got the love. Linus Ullmark picked up the win.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Sabres 3, Canucks 2

'“That was all Tyler Ennis,” Foligno said about the winner. “Those were amazing moves he made to get in the zone. I just thought when he dished it to me I was kind of in front I had good body positioning and I just got my head up. I saw (Ristolainen) by himself and he had a hell of a game tonight."' … [Read more...] about Rasmus Ristolainen’s late goal pushes Sabres past Canucks

'“I can take a second to turn around and make sure everyone knows it’s everybody and not just raising the stick,” Miller said following the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-2 loss to the Sabres, his first game as a visitor at the First Niagara Center. “It’s everybody in the building who helped me out when I was here or supported the team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans and goalie Ryan Miller salute each other

'“(Ullmark) was the best player on the ice tonight,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Ristolainen ruin Miller’s homecoming, win 3-2

Miller rips into team for sloppy defence as Canucks lose on last-minute goal (Vancouver Province) Vancouver loses last-second heartbreaker in road opener in Buffalo (Vancouver Province) Anthony Duclair part of the wave of new-age NHLers (Vancouver Province) Sabres spoil Miller’s return to Buffalo with late winning goal (Vancouver Sun) Photo gallery (Vancouver Sun) Ryan … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Vancouver Coverage

'In the long term, the Avs could still prevail, with all four return pieces 21 or younger — but undoubtedly it's another reason Avs fans are losing faith.' … [Read more...] about Nikita Zadorov-Ryan O’Reilly trade will take years to evaluate

'Jamie McCabe also scored for the Sabres. Jack Eichel, the 18-year-old center Buffalo drafted with the No. 2 overall pick, had two assists and rookie goaltender Linus Ullmark made 35 saves.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen leads Sabres to 3-2 victory over Canucks

'Ristolainen's game-winner came after a terrific effort by Sabres center Tyler Ennis. Ennis maneuvered his way past several Canucks up ice before finding right winger Marcus Foligno in front of the Vancouver net. Foligno then fed Ristolainen, who unleashed a long wrist shot.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen spoils Miller’s return to Buffalo

'Linus Ullmark came up with 35 saves while Ryan Miller stopped 19 in his return.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen, Sabres Upend Canucks 3-2

'"The offense was there, but overall play...I have a lot better, still. I try to get better every day, a little bit every day. I'll try to get going on the road trip in Florida."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Canucks: From the Locker Room

'"He made a number of huge saves in the third period. The shot total was high for him, but there was probably six or seven "Grade As" (opportunities) that he was big on," Head Coach Dan Bylsma said. "He was probably the best player on the ice for us tonight."' … [Read more...] about Ullmark oulasts former Sabre Miller in Buffalo’s 3-2 win over Canucks

'Ristolainen took a wrist shot from inside the blue line after a pass from Marcus Foligno that beat Miller for his third goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen lifts Sabres past Miller, Canucks

'On this night, one wasn’t enough. As the crowd yelled “Shoot” in unison, Ristolainen acted accordingly and drove home his second goal of the game with 16.8 seconds to play, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Friday afternoon at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen’s last-minute goal leads Sabres past Miller, Canucks