Archives for February 2016

'Even though they didn't find the net, Buffalo had several quality scoring chances including a 3-on-1 break that saw Andersen stop a Kane shot and stifle Justin Bailey's rebound attempt.' … [Read more...] about Andersen, Ducks Blank Sabres 1-0

'"We had a lot of great chances, a lot of good opportunities, but it comes down to scoring. We just weren't able to get one. We played pretty solid all the way through. Even our penalty kill was pretty good. They get that wrister, seeing-eye, got through a couple of guys, but for the most part it was a pretty good effort. That's what makes it so frustrating."' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Ducks: From the Locker Room

'"I'm not going to be satisfied with being stride for stride with them," Sabres coach Dan Bylsma said. "As a good hockey team we had every opportunity to win and get a few goals in that game, but we came up short. That's certainly a good team, but I think we could have won."' … [Read more...] about Ducks make it six in a row

'"I'm not going to be satisfied with being stride-for-stride with a good hockey team," Bylsma said. "We had every opportunity I think to get a few goals in that game and win the hockey game and we come up short. That's certainly a good team we're playing, they're one of the better teams if not the hottest team in the League right now. It's still one I think we should have."' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t look for silver linings after loss to Ducks

'“It was a little surreal,” Weber told Buffalo reporters at the team hotel after the trade was made. “Obviously I was just with the boys after practice and we were going to have some lunch. It’s tough. It’s something that’s always talked about but until it happens to you, well, I don’t even know the feeling I’m feeling right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Weber to Washington for third-round pick

'Anaheim enters the game on a five-game winning streak and holding a 12-1-1 record in its last 14 games. The Ducks own the NHL’s best record since Christmas, both overall (19-4-2) and on the road (10-1-2), and have compiled an NHL-best plus-29 goal differential in that period.' … [Read more...] about Scoring has started to heat up for Anaheim

'Weber, an unrestricted free agent following the season, understood he would probably be traded before the upcoming deadline. Before the Sabres flew to California on Monday, he spoke nostalgically about his long career, which began Oct. 26, 2007.' … [Read more...] about Trade from Sabres gives Mike Weber special opportunity with Capitals

'With the trade, the Sabres hold 20 draft picks in the next two NHL Entry Drafts. Tyler Ennis (2008 – 26th overall) is now the longest tenured player on the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Murray pulls trigger early again, Sabres send Weber to Capitals

Up next for the Ducks: Wednesday vs. Buffalo (Los Angeles Times) Anaheim Ducks host Buffalo, aim for sixth consecutive win (Torrance Daily Breeze) Sabres-Ducks Preview (AP) Sabres play Ducks in first game after trading Weber (NHL.com) Ducks Notes Leading into Wednesday's Game vs. Buffalo (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage

Capitals acquire defenseman Mike Weber from Sabres (Washington Post) Capitals acquire Mike Weber from Sabres in exchange for third-round draft pick (Washington Times) Capitals acquire a 'heart and soul' defenseman (CSN Mid-Atlantic) Weber reacts to being traded for the first time (CSN Mid-Atlantic) Capitals Acquire Mike Weber from Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage

'''It's difficult to trade someone that has been a part of the organization for 10 years, but I think this is a good opportunity for the player and for our organization,'' Sabres general manager Tim Murray said.' … [Read more...] about Capitals acquire Weber from Sabres for 2017 3rd-round pick

'"We are pleased to welcome Mike to our organization," Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said. "Mike is a stay-at-home defenseman who plays a physical game and is respected by his teammates. We felt it was important to add depth to our blue line by adding another quality veteran defenseman."' … [Read more...] about Caps bolster depth by acquiring D Weber from Sabres

'I have confirmed that Buffalo will keep half his salary which matters more to Washington than it does Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Weber

'Dan Bylsma knows what he’s up against with O’Reilly out. He said, “You’re talking about replacing over 21 minutes of ice time and really the guy you count on in all situations to be out there and that’s not something you can replace, it’s not something you can call up and put in your lineup in any way, shape or form. It’s going to mean we have other people that are going to … [Read more...] about The Sabres are dealing with a month without O’Reilly

'We're now 60 games into the season and the Sabres have never really looked like a playoff contender. In the beginning, even without their number-one goalie, they showed much-improved possession stats, but never a good record. In time even the Corsi tailed off, and the only success the Sabres can claim is how they compare with last year's version. That's not nothing, but it … [Read more...] about Another ‘exciting’ Sabres finish shaping up