Archives for November 2011

'"We felt like if we stuck to our game plan and played our game we're obviously the better team," Sabres defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani said. "It's just a lapse maybe of two or three minutes here and there. They got some breaks and we couldn't score more than one."' … [Read more...] about Sabres go down quietly

'Kelley did get his way or, in this case, his Way. Jim Kelley Way is now a one-block section of Washington Street between First Niagara Center and The Buffalo News dedicated to the late, great hockey writer. It was a wonderful tribute Tuesday for a Hall of Fame columnist, and better man, who died a year ago today.' … [Read more...] about Late Kelley honored for doing it his way

'"He's hurting," said coach Lindy Ruff. "I don't know if he'll miss time or not."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leopold hurt so Ehrhoff works OT

'In their last six games, the Sabres have only beaten the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals, two reeling clubs whose coaches got axed Monday. Enough said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t finish off chances or last-place Islanders

'“I think I’m physical. I’m not going out of my way to run around,” Kassian said shortly after his recall. “I’m playing like there’s a puck on the ice. Obviously, you’re playing on the top two lines (in Rochester). I’m getting leaned upon to produce. Whenever you get in those situations, you don’t want to waste it. You want to produce.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Kassian showcasing different style in pro ranks

Montoya plays stopper in Isles' win (Newsday) Nino Niederreiter a bit too dirty for Isles (Newsday) Islanders 2, Sabres 1 (NewYorkIslanders.com) The Skinny - Islanders 2, Sabres 1 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'Jochen Hecht scored for the banged-up Sabres who have gone 3-4-1 in their past eight and dropped to 6-7-1 at home this season. Buffalo was missing seven regulars, and lost defenseman Jordan Leopold to an undisclosed upper body injury in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Rolston lifts Isles to 2-1 win over Sabres

'Jochen Hecht had a goal and Jhonas Enroth made 28 saves for the Sabres, losers of six of their last nine games.' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 2, Buffalo 1

'The loss dropped Buffalo to 6-7-1 at home while the Isles picked up just their second road win of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Islanders 2-1

'Hecht thought he’d be ready for the games in Europe, but he kept having setbacks with his concussion. The forward said he was excited to finally play, “I expected to play the first regular season game and it just kept on dragging and then when I was finally ready to come back I was nervous before the game like I hadn’t been for a long time, so I was really excited to be back … [Read more...] about Sabres Hecht just happy to be playing

'But this “end of the world” bullcrap has to stop. It simply has to end. The Buffalo Sabres are in 7th place in the East by virtue of not losing enough games in overtime and missing their No. 1 goaltender. Miller haters can dance on his maybe-concussed goalie mask.' … [Read more...] about Everything Isn’t Great… But It’s More Than Okay

'“We missed a couple of beauties,” said Ruff. “Even on the five-on-three we missed a couple. Then right afterwards, the Leino opportunity. When you miss those, they’ll come back to bite you.”' … [Read more...] about Power outage

'The Brantford, Ont. native, who signed a one-year NHL contract with the Sabres on Aug. 9, has played in nine games with Rochester this season, collecting 7 points (1+6).' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Paul Szczechura

Amerks enter December looking for top spot in North Division (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"There's pressure there for me but I can tell you this: I put a lot of pressure on myself too," Ehrhoff said after practice Monday downtown. "I don't think there's more pressure on me than what I put on myself. I'm a pretty competitive guy and I want to play good hockey for this team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ehrhoff is picking up the pace