Archives for November 2015

'“I’ve always been a late bloomer so maybe I’ll get it figured out in my late 30s,” Miller said. “Just try to see where things take me. Just my mental approach. I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs. I’ve seen a lot of different things. Just try not to put too much stock into anything other than I just want to be out there and compete. I want to make saves. Just try to really … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller’s return full of pleasant surprises

'“I’d like to see us execute better with our opportunities,” Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said after the team practiced Friday morning at First Niagara Center. “You can look at a few of them that we had that I think we just need to be better at the execution of it. You can look at the shot totals and talk about our shooting percentage. I’ve heard the word ‘puck luck.’ We’ve gotten … [Read more...] about Shots are there but the goals are lagging

'“He’s such a pro,” Ennis said. “I remember him coming to the rink every day working hard, especially in practice. He spent a lot of time on the ice. He was usually one of the last guys off the ice. He competed on every puck. He got upset even when you put a puck in on the rebound when another guy was coming down and shooting it. So he didn’t want any pucks in the net.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Ryan Miller’s heart remains in Buffalo

'It’s making Canucks general manager Jim Benning, who scouted and encouraged the Sabres to grab Miller in the fifth round of the 1999 draft, look like a genius. When Miller received a three-year, $18 million US free-agent contract on July 1, 2014, it meant he would be on the Vancouver books until aged 37. There was a cheaper and younger option in Jonas Hiller, who signed a … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller left his indelible mark on Buffalo

Ryan Miller left his indelible mark on Buffalo (Vancouver Province) Who's Next? Canucks at Sabres (Vancouver Sun) Why the Vancouver Canucks value Ryan Miller’s veteran approach (Sportsnet) Canucks-Sabres Preview (AP) Canucks' Miller to play first game as visitor in Buffalo (NHL.com) Game 14: Canucks at Sabres (11.7.15) (Canucks.com) Buffalove (Canucks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage

'As for a message to the fans: Miller says he misses everybody and hopes things are good, because things are good with him.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller returns to Buffalo

'"I've been trying to simplify things and get me back into the attitude that got me into the league," Miller said. "Just have some fun and compete as hard as possible."' … [Read more...] about Miller talks return to Buffalo

'"He's a pro and I remember him coming to the rink every day working hard, especially in practice," Sabres forward Tyler Ennis said. "He spent a lot of time on the ice. He was usually one of the last guys off the ice and he competed on every puck. He got upset if you put a puck in on a rebound if another guy was coming down on a shooting drill, so he didn't want any pucks in … [Read more...] about Canucks’ Miller to face Sabres in Buffalo for first time

'“Maybe staying away a little bit longer is kind of a shock to the system to see so much has changed,” Miller said. “I’m really excited for the city in that regard, there’s some nice things happening and people seem to be responding really well to that.”' … [Read more...] about Miller reflects on Buffalo as Sabres prepare to host Canucks

Dupuy a pleasant offensive surprise for the Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Binghamton Senators lose fourth straight game (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks down B-Sens for third straight win (Amerks.com) B-Sens Drop Fourth Straight in Rochester (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It was more to show we weren’t playing well in front of him and to kind of spark some things,” captain Brian Gionta said. “Unfortunately, he takes the brunt of that, or in his head he takes the brunt of that, but we left him out to hang.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ullmark gets little help in brutal first period of loss to Tampa Bay Lightning

'But now that they’ve established they can score and possess the puck like a real NHL team, the Sabres are going to have to start putting up some signature victories.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still lack a signature win

'Rookie Jack Eichel posted photos on social media as he was outfitted in a bomb suit. Matt Moulson posted video as he worked a gun (without any ammunition, mind you) on top of a military vehicle while everyone took turns driving an Army Humvee. They toured a C-130 Hercules aircraft, and Zemgus Girgensons enjoyed getting to operate a bomb robot.' … [Read more...] about Team members enjoy stronger connection to military

'A lot of action, few goals: The Sabres put up 21 shots during the second period, but Eichel was the only one to find the net. Sam Reinhart, Ryan O’Reilly and Tyler Ennis had prime chances. Buffalo limited the Lightning to eight shots in the second while building a 29-19 lead.' … [Read more...] about Quick hits: Lightning 4, Sabres 1

'The Sabres abandoned Ullmark early, allowing the struggling Lightning, losers of five of its last six outings, to annihilate them. Tampa Bay hadn’t held a lead after 20 minutes all season. “We hung our goalie out to dry with those opportunities,” Bylsma said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall apart early, lose to Lightning