Archives for November 2011

'The incident involved Philadelphia’s Jakub Voracek in the first period of a 3-2 loss to the Flyers on Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Kaleta suspended 4 games for head-butt

'Early in the first period of Philadelphia's 3-2 win on Wednesday night, Kaleta drove the top of his helmet into Voracek's face as several players battled for a puck against the boards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta suspended 4 games for hit

'Tropp is joining the Sabres for the first time in his career.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo recalls Tropp

'When asked if his current problems are mental he replied, “Yes, I would say more mental than anything.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller trying to adjust mentally

'Shanahan released this statement about the 4-game ruling: "A significant factor in this incident is whether to contact is intentional, reckless or accidental. It is important to note that Kaleta was fined for committing the same act on Travis Zajac 13 months ago in a game against the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta Suspended 4 Games

'"I suppose I'm trying to find a good place to be and just help the team where I can. I don't really know where to go... what I need to work on is a longer explanation that you guys can put on the air... I don't really care to share it because It's a process I do on my own. I'm frustrated with certain elements... That's obvious. I'm just trying to figure... It's not a good … [Read more...] about Miller on Struggles

'Tropp (6’0”, 195 lbs., 7/25/89) will join the Sabres on his first career recall. He spent the 2010-11 season in Portland, posting 40 points (10+30) in his first professional season. In 10 games with Rochester this season, Tropp has seven points (4+3), tying for the Americans’ lead in goals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres recall Corey Tropp from Rochester

Forwards to make Amerks debuts (Rochester D&C) B-Sens scouting report: Rochester Americans (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks open November slate tonight in Binghamton (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Everything was a disaster early in the Sabres’ second straight home loss and fourth in five tries. What the heck happened? “I don’t know,” Sabres winger Thomas Vanek said. “We had good practices. We worked hard, talked a lot about it and came out like crap. After that, I thought we started playing our game again, making plays, getting pucks deep.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres comeback falls short against Philly

'“I need him to play before he gets so frustrated we lose him, and that’s the bottom line,” coach Lindy Ruff said prior to the Sabres’ 3-2 loss inside the First Niagara Center. “He’s worked hard. A player gets to the point where you got to get him in. He was an important part of our team. He played good minutes and played hard. They’ve got some players that we’d like to play … [Read more...] about Weber still waiting to make debut

'The newly installed top line of Ville Leino between Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville hadn't even taken a shift yet and the team was in a two-goal hole. Leino rejoined Derek Roy and Drew Stafford before the first 10 minutes was up.' … [Read more...] about Sabres home-schooled by Flyers

'"It comes down to hard work and competing and moving your feet," Pominville said. "Early on, we weren't doing that. They made us pay. It's just not the way you want to play at home."' … [Read more...] about Patience gives way to frustration

'"The bottom line is I need [Weber] to play before he gets so frustrated we lose him," said coach Lindy Ruff. "He's worked hard. A player gets to the point where you've got to get him in. He was an important part of our team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Weber finally sheds the spectator label

'After a solid first two weeks to the season, Team Cup Contender has become Team Ordinary.' … [Read more...] about Slumping Buffalo Sabres can’t handle Philadelphia

Bryzgalov gives Flyers a lift in win over Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Carle has praise for defense mate (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers start strong, then hang on in Buffalo (Philadelphia Daily News) Voracek begins to feel at home with Flyers (Philadelphia Daily News) Photo gallery (Allentown Morning Call) Flyers chase Miller early, … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage