Archives for October 15, 2011

'"For years, we were used to Buffalo not being overly high in the salaries, but still being competitive," Penguins winger Steve Sullivan said Friday. "Now, the new owner wants a winner and is going to try to spend to give themselves the best chance to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are paying the price of success now

Sabres are paying the price of success now (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Buffalo (2-1-0) at Pittsburgh (3-0-2) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (2-1-0) at Pittsburgh Penguins (3-0-2) (The Sports Network) Penguins, Sabres try to bounce back after losses (NHL.com) Penguins vs. Sabres Scouting Report (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Vanek can shoulder part of the blame, but he was hardly alone in the Sabres' most disjointed game of the young season. Vanek did, however, have a front-row seat during the crucial moments in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes spoil Sabres’ homecoming

'Buffalo was effective for certain stretches, erratic in others, dominant at times, sloppy at times. Vanek did a good job killing penalties, but he also killed a few power plays. His penalty with two minutes remaining led to Skinner's winner on the power play. Carolina scored two short-handed goals and nearly had four.' … [Read more...] about Optimism, excitement not enough for Sabres

'"It's been such a long time and it's a tough situation for him," Stafford said. "If he doesn't get on the board, that's one of the first things people are going to point out and say it's something with his health. But he's been skating well. It's just a matter of getting timing back. His hands are there and his feet are too."' … [Read more...] about Roy gets back on the scoresheet

'In the nearly six months since Easter Sunday -- the last time the Sabres played a meaningful game at home -- design crews, Sabres staff and construction crews were busy. All are part of a multimillion-dollar overall face-lift to make the facility more fan-friendly.' … [Read more...] about At home, quest for the Cup begins

'"Unfortunately for us our special teams really hurt us," said new Sabres defenseman Robyn Regehr. "Two shorthanded goals against, that really, really hurt us tonight."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres’ poor special teams spoil home opener

'“I’ve been to a lot of them,” McCormick said Friday prior to the Sabres’ 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes that christened the season at the First Niagara Center. “I’ve had great seats to them, but this’ll be the first one I played in."' … [Read more...] about McCormick savors first opening night

Canes outlast Sabres for second straight win (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Fox Sports Carolinas) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage

'“We didn’t take care of the puck at all tonight,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We created a great number of opportunities, but we gave up some beauties. And all those beauties were given up because of plays we didn’t need to make. … We burned ourselves tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Skinner lifts Canes to 4-3 win over Sabres

'"It seemed like just little things on the power play -- a missed puck here or a bounce there," said Miller.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3

'Well, that game turned on a dime thanks to dismal special teams play by the Sabres tonight. Not only were shorthanded chances a major problem for the team, but the amount of turnovers associated with those chances were alarming.' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Trump Sabres 4-3

'The Pegulas have once again outdone themselves. Fans were greeted with decorations at First Niagara Center, including balloons and banners hanging from the rafters, as they walked in for the home opener.' … [Read more...] about Fans enthusiastic at Party in the Plaza

'Though a win Friday night would have made it a perfect home opener for Sabres nation, because the new owners went out of their way to make it a warm welcome back, a lot of the fans aren't going home too disappointed.' … [Read more...] about Pegulas pull out the stops for opener

'Carolina’s Bryan Allen goes off for interference at 18:59 of the first period when he catches Jason Pominville with a questionable hit at center ice. Early in the Buffalo power play, Marc-Andre Gragnani steps over the Carolina blueline and wraps the puck around the boards. When the puck jumps over Thomas Vanek’s stick at the blueline, Brandon Sutter picks it up and outhustles … [Read more...] about The aftermath: ‘Canes 4 – Sabres 3