Archives for November 2011

'It will be the first time in his career that Myers will miss time because of an injury. He joins fellow defenseman Mike Weber, who is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Myers out with broken wrist

'Instead, 22-year-old T.J. Brennan has been called up from Rochester and has the daunting task of making his NHL debut in what figures to be a real pressure-cooker as November games go.' … [Read more...] about No extras are left on Sabres’ defense

'Asked Monday how tough it is to prepare for a game when the fan base might be more interested in a pound of flesh than two points in the standings, Gaustad said, "I don't know what the fans are wanting. We want to get a win. I think that's what we have to focus on: Playing our game, execute our system and try to win."' … [Read more...] about Winning is Job One against Bruins

'What exactly happened to Myers on Saturday during the Sabres’ 4-2 loss to the Phoenix Coyotes? He quietly left late in the second period. “Nothing you would ever notice, just one of those freak-like incidents,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Myers will miss 4 to 6 weeks

'Kaleta was punished for high sticking Phoenix defenseman Derek Morris during the second period of the Coyotes’ 4-2 victory on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Kaleta, Sharks F Clowe fined by NHL

'To replace Myers on the roster, defenseman T.J. Brennan was recalled from Rochester of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Myers out 4-6 weeks with broken wrist

'Brennan is being thrust right into the fire this week. Not only is he going to suit up on Wednesday night against the Boston Bruins, but Ruff is expecting him to be able to step right in from the get go. Ruff acknowledged the team's injury woes on defense recently but did not make any excuses saying, "we've taken a little hit here injury wise, with [Mike] Weber now and now … [Read more...] about Myers Has Broken Wrist

'“It happened just on an awkward play,” Ruff said after today’s practice at the Northtown Center in Amherst, N.Y. “Nothing that you’d ever notice, just one of those freak-like incidents.”' … [Read more...] about Myers out 4-6 weeks with injured wrist

'Brennan (6’1”, 214 lbs., 4/3/89) joins the Sabres on his second career recall after a brief stint with the team last week. Brennan was recalled prior to Buffalo’s game at Carolina, but did not dress for the game and has yet to make his NHL debut.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman TJ Brennan

'"I've always trusted myself," the 23-year-old said. "If other guys can do it, I can do it. That's how I've felt. The NHL is always a dream, and I've been working for this a long time. I'm just trying to stay sharp and stay in the league for as long as I can."' … [Read more...] about Enroth is no ordinary ‘Yo’

'He served as a corporal in the Army from 1953 to 1955 before eventually launching a 41- year career as sales manager for WDCX Radio, retiring in 2004. He also served as the public address announcer for the Buffalo Hockey Bisons and the Buffalo Baseball Bisons, retiring from the Sabres just as the team left the Aud for what is now First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Milton W. Ellis, voice of the Sabres in the Aud

'“I want to get back to that,” Adam said about his hot start prior to the Sabres’ 4-2 loss at the First Niagara Center. “I know I can play in this league. I feel I’ve proven I belong here, I can play here. I’m just trying to get back to doing the little things. Big things usually come out of that.”' … [Read more...] about Adam rediscovering his scoring touch

'Sabres players expressed a sense of shame at not retaliating. “I’m embarrassed that we didn’t respond the way we should have,” center Paul Gaustad said.' … [Read more...] about Novel Approach in N.H.L.: Turning Other Cheek

'Incredibly, the Sabres, who began Saturday tied for the NHL-high with 12 wins, fell to 5-6 at home. “It’s weird,” Adam said about the home struggles. “But if we can bring that game we’ve been playing on the road and bring it home, it’ll be nice.”' … [Read more...] about Travel-weary Sabres fade against Coyotes

'Smith outplayed Jhonas Enroth, who had a rare off night, and the Coyotes snuffed out Buffalo's momentum with two goals in a 66-second span of the second period. The result was a 4-2 Phoenix victory before another sellout crowd of 18,690 that got to slink home quietly after the latest disappointment downtown.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stymied by wily Coyotes