Archives for October 2011

'"Preseason was good but it wasn't like a regular season game where it matters and you have to get the two points, so I'm looking forward to that," said the 24-year-old who led the Sabres in playoff scoring last year with seven points in seven games.' … [Read more...] about Gragnani could sit for his homecoming

'“(He) still doesn’t quite have that extra step to create the chances he’s able to create,” Ruff said. “He’s still kind of caught in that getting up to speed form.”' … [Read more...] about Roy makes way back to form

'With Pominville as captain, the Sabres have the right man to keep them on earth.' … [Read more...] about From left to their own devices to captain of the Sabres

Sabres expect desperate Habs (Toronto Globe and Mail) From left to their own devices to captain of the Sabres (Le Journal de Montreal) Buffalo (3-1-0) at Montreal (1-2-1) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (3-1-0) at Montreal Canadiens (1-2-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres hope to keep rolling at Montreal (NHL.com) Division battle (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage

Amerks rookie Parker chases hockey dream (Rochester D&C) Time Warner Cable sportsnet to televise 11 Amerks games during the 2011-2012 season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres will be playing 21 sets of back-to-back games this season, the most in the NHL for the second straight year. And you're not going to win many of the back ends playing just nine forwards. You're going to have to give time -- and get contributions -- from grinders such as Cody McCormick.' … [Read more...] about Ruff lets good lines roll

Jonathan Parker keys Rochester Americans' rout of Grand Rapids (Rochester D&C) Amerks erupt for 7 goals to post first home win (Canandaigua Daily Messenger) Griffins begin road trip with loss to Rochester (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks rout Griffins 7-2 for first home win of season (Amerks.com) Griffins can't match Rochester barrage (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We wanted to win this game bad," said coach Lindy Ruff. "You get an opportunity to play a team without a couple of their star players, you've got to start taking advantage of it."' … [Read more...] about Enroth saves the day in Sabres triumph

'"I don't really have too much of a choice," said Weber, 23. "I'm just trying to stay ready. It's another chance to watch some games and see what we're doing right and wrong. Then I'll be doing more of the right stuff."' … [Read more...] about Weber sits and learns to be patient

'"I was going to hang it up," Rivet said. "I didn't go to the gym once all summer. Once I got into September and watched Pegulaville [take hold], I started getting the itch. It wasn't really about the game but to go to the rink, practice and be somewhat competitive. I wanted to be close to my family, we went from there and I ended up here."' … [Read more...] about Rivet’s love for the game is priceless

'“There are a lot of things – having to make quicker plays, react (to) more than just one guy,” Crosby said about practicing again. “Normally you’re out there battling with one guy. You have to worry about four other guys on the ice now, too. It’s a little different. It just takes time to get used to that.”' … [Read more...] about Pens’ Crosby nearing return

Buffalo captures rare victory here (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sore right knee keeps Malkin out again (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Squandered scoring chances prove costly for Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Foiled (Washington Observer Reporter) Endgame: Sabres 3, Penguins 2 (PittsburghPenguins.com) Photo gallery (PittsburghPenguins.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'“Jhonas kept us in the game all game long,” Adam added. “He gave us a great effort back there, and when your goalie is playing well in front of you, it gives the guys a lot of confidence.”' … [Read more...] about Gerbe, Sabres beat Penguins 3-2

'Jhonas Enroth made 30 saves for Buffalo, which rebounded from Friday's home loss against Carolina. Enroth stopped 13 shots in the third period and held steady in a pressure-packed final few minutes.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2

'The Sabres were able to hold off a late charge by the Pens for the victory. Roy was called for delay of game for shooting the puck out of play in the defensive zone with under a minute to go in regulation. ' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on for 3-2 win over Pittsburgh