Coming off the first official road trip of the season, the Sabres' brass has to be pleased with the effort and results the team produced over the four game span. Taking 6-of-8 points on the road is outstanding, but combined with the recent trip to Europe (where the Sabres were technically the home team in Finland) to kickoff the season, the Sabres have taken 10-of-12 … [Read more...] about No Place Like Home
Archives for October 25, 2011
Man With a Plan in Sabreland
'He also explained how, in the old setup head coach Lindy Ruff kept stacks of folding chairs in his office. Players would squeeze in, grab a chair and practically sit on top of one another to meet.' … [Read more...] about Man With a Plan in Sabreland
Sabres aim to get first goal
'"I think we've got to get the lead," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff after Monday's practice at First Niagara Center. "If you get the lead, it pulls them out of what they want to try to do. We had early chances that could've got us on the board and didn't finish."' … [Read more...] about Sabres aim to get first goal
Ennis injury kicks off line changes
'"I'm not sure how long he'll be out but he's a good player and guys have got to step up around him, try to fill that role," winger Nathan Gerbe said. "Everybody has to step up as a team."' … [Read more...] about Ennis injury kicks off line changes
Leino back on the wing for Sabres
'“I’ve always said it takes time,” Ruff said Monday. “There’s a lot of examples of players that step in and initially it’s tough. He’s done some good things. Obviously, he’s been uncomfortable in some situations. But I like what he’s done so far. I’d like him to have better numbers but he doesn’t.”' … [Read more...] about Leino back on the wing for Sabres
Tuesday's Tampa Bay Coverage
Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres game preview capsule (St. Petersburg Times) Tampa Bay (3-3-2) at Buffalo (5-2-0) (AP) Tampa Bay Lightning (3-3-2) at Buffalo Sabres (5-2-0) (The Sports Network) Sabres seek to salvage split with Lightning (NHL.com) Bolts and Sabres wrap up home-and-home (TampaBayLightning.com) Fan guide: Lightning vs. Sabres (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Sabres LW Ennis out with ankle injury
'With Ennis injured, Ville Leino is likely to move from center to wing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Ennis out with ankle injury
Buffalo F Ennis out with ankle sprain
'The 22-year-old Edmonton native has failed to record a point in seven games this season, after striking for 20 goals and 49 points in 82 games in his first full NHL campaign in 2010-11.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo F Ennis out with ankle sprain
Ennis will miss time with ankle sprain
'“We’ll make the adjustments. We’ve got some pieces that we’re going to switch around. There’s guys that can obviously go into that role; Ville (Leino) can go over to the left side. We’re going to try some different things.”' … [Read more...] about Ennis will miss time with ankle sprain
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks begin four-game road trip this week to bring October to a close (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage