Archives for December 2009

'"I knew I had to be better," Stafford said. "For a few games there, I wasn't playing like how I need to play. It's definitely something I've had to deal with and make sure I'm putting the work in. Obviously [going to the press box] is not what you want to do for a solution but if that's what it takes, then so be it. I have to accept that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Stafford gets Ruff’s message

'Coach Lindy Ruff said both were scheduled to be evaluated later in the day by team doctors. Kaleta suffered a leg injury Sunday in St. Louis when he slammed into a goalpost while Roy was knocked woozy by a check during Saturday's game against Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Roy, Kaleta not likely to face Pens tonight

Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pittsburgh (26-12-1) at Buffalo (23-11-4) (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins (26-12-1) at Buffalo Sabres (23-11-4) (The Sports Network) Fleury, Miller set for goalie duel (NHL.com) Penguins Battle Blizzard in Buffalo (PittsburghPenguins.com) Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo Preview (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'“Actually we feel he’s better today,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said following practice. “He’ll see the doctors. Right now we’ve got him at day-to-day.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta, Roy day-to-day

'"We've played well, got some bounces," Grier said in Scottrade Center. "We play the same kind of hockey. We all want to play north-south, get the puck in, hang on to pucks and get things to the net."' … [Read more...] about Connolly, Grier lead Sabres to victory over Blues

'"It's great," Tallinder said before facing the St. Louis Blues in Scottrade Center. "I wasn't surprised. I knew I was in the mix, but you never know if you're going to be picked or not. It's going to be fun."' … [Read more...] about Tallinder picked for Olympics

Blues are rattled by the Sabres (St. Louis Post Dispatch) Blues struggling again to score on power plays (St. Louis Post Dispatch) Photo gallery (St. Louis Post Dispatch) Home-ice woes continue for Blues (Belleville News Democrat) Late lapses again prove costly to Blues (Belleville News Democrat) Photo gallery (StLouisBlues.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Monday’s St. Louis Coverage

“We didn’t play well (Saturday) night,” Grier said. “I think we all kind of felt anxious coming into the game tonight and the guys battled. I think it took us a while to find our legs, but we battled and hung in there.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly helps Sabres top Blues

"We played well, we got some bounces," Grier said. "We played the same kind of hockey we all want to play...get the puck in, hang on to pucks, get things to the net and try and get our cycle game going." ' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, St. Louis 3

'Connolly gave Buffalo some insurance and a two-goal lead later in the third by beating Conklin on a shorthanded break. Tyler Myers, who appeared to suffer an injury just seconds before, got the play started in the Sabres' own end by flipping a pass to Grier. The Buffalo forward, who had already scored two goals, carried it deep into the St. Louis zone, spun around, and fed a … [Read more...] about Grier, Connolly Score Twice in Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over Blues

'It mattered not that their feared opponents were without King Alfredsson, Prince Spezza and Knight Nick Foligno. It mattered not that their backup goalie was thrust into action to man the crease. Nay, the Buffalo Sabres bowed down and kissed the rings of their conquerors for the 4th time this season and will do so again and again for eternity....or so it seems.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Gladiators lay Buffalo to waste

'"Chris made a commitment to be serious about playing the sport," Turnbull said. "He skated really well and saw the rink well. But he never got in trouble, never got beat one on one. He was good about moving his feet and not getting crunched. And that outlet pass, it was 'boom!'"' … [Read more...] about Butler set for return to St. Louis

Butler set for return to St. Louis (St. Louis Post Dispatch) Today: Blues vs. Buffalo (St. Louis Post Dispatch) Buffalo (22-11-4) at St. Louis (17-15-5) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (22-11-4) at St. Louis Blues (17-15-5) (The Sports Network) Blues return home after successful trip (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s St. Louis Coverage

'"I heard them. We got what we deserved," Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman said. "It's a bad first period. It's embarrassing the way we started."' … [Read more...] about Sabres start off on wrong foot in shootout loss to Senators

'"Both teams are turning around within less than 24 hours of playing a game," Ruff said. "We travel, they travel, so at the end I think it's fair. It's not a great situation, but it's fair."' … [Read more...] about Quick turnaround includes long flight