Archives for November 12, 2011

In larger cities there is an excess of distractions for the average citizen to escape the monotony of a daily routine. For the residents of Buffalo, New York as the Bills and Sabres go, so does the demeanor of an entire city. The idea that the two local professional sports franchises have such an impact on the city’s mood is more a testament to the passion of the fans rather … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Teams

Buffalo (10-5-0) at Boston (7-7-0) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (10-5-0) at Boston Bruins (7-7-0) (The Sports Network) Surging Sabres visit red-hot Bruins (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'Who’s really the Sabres’ No. 1 goalie?' … [Read more...] about Enroth impresses again in Sabres’ fourth straight win

All five of Buffalo's goals came from players burying close-range rebounds or skating hard through the slot. The Senators simply couldn't contend with the Sabres' determination to find the net in front of a sellout crowd of 18,690.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Senators for fourth straight win

'"I was pretty excited about it," said Ellis. "Every time you get a chance to contribute from an offensive standpoint, it's a nice little bonus. Our line prides itself on simple hockey. Straight lines. Getting the puck to hard areas of the ice. And we got rewarded."' … [Read more...] about Ellis gets bonus — first goal since March 2011

'“He’s really establishing himself as an NHL player right now,” winger Cody McCormick, Tropp’s linemate, said Friday prior to the Sabres’ 5-1 win over the Ottawa Senators inside the First Niagara Center. “I know they’re probably going to have to make decisions and that. I think he’s really given them something to think about the way he plays.”' … [Read more...] about Tropp impresses in Sabres stint

'The young Swedish puckstopper has been a revelation in Western New York this season, posting a 4-0-0 record (including last week's 3-2 victory over the Senators) and a .952 save percentage heading into Friday's game.' … [Read more...] about Enroth’s progress puts pressure on Sabres’ Miller to recover form in goal

Sabres too sharp for Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Enroth's progress puts pressure on Sabres' Miller to recover form in goal (Ottawa Citizen) Game file (Ottawa Citizen) Stinky effort by Sens in 5-1 loss (Ottawa Sun) Sens Anderson needs to save his job (Ottawa Sun) Miserable start to the game (Le Droit) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Enroth, still considered a rookie despite playing in 14 games last season, improved to 5-0 this season and 14-3-2 in his career. After taking over for ineffective starter Ryan Miller in the first period of a loss to Philadelphia earlier this month, Enroth has helped the Sabres get back on track.' … [Read more...] about Enroth, Roy lead Buffalo to 5-1 win over Ottawa

'"There was a lot better job with the puck, we supported it well, we played a smart efficient game," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Ottawa 1

'The Sabres roared out of the gates, taking a quick 2-0 lead and sending Craig Anderson to the bench only about 2:30 into the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take Down Sens 5-1

Rochester Amerks defeat Binghamton Senators (Rochester D&C) Binghamton Senators show spunk but can't halt slide (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Kassian Learning Fast (WGR-AM) Amerks move into first place with 3-1 win over Binghamton (Amerks.com) B-Sens fall to Amerks 3-1 (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage