Archives for November 2011

'"I was pretty relieved. You never want to get suspended," Myers said here Friday. "[Shanahan] just wanted to discuss what my thoughts were on it. I can really tell he's trying to inform all the players, tell them what is a legal hit, what's an illegal hit. It's a thin line, pretty tough, but it was a good conversation."' … [Read more...] about Shanahan warns Myers about hits to head

Canes get better effort, but lose to Sabres 1-0 (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes take a step in no particular direction (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Fox Sports Carolinas) Sabres 1, Hurricanes 0 (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage

'“We’ve been a pretty good road team,” Pominville said. “We’re happy with the way we play on the road.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth stops 34, Sabres blank Hurricanes 1-0

'Enroth recorded 14 of his 34 saves in the third period Friday night for Buffalo, which has won six of its last eight games. The diminutive Swede, who notched his second career shutout, was pulled Wednesday against New Jersey after surrendering five goals on 19 shots.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Carolina 0

'Pominville's goal came 13:04 into the opening period, when he roofed a shot past Brian Boucher to give Buffalo the 1-0 lead. Pominville, planted in front of the Carolina crease, was able to scoop a loose puck into the net as his point streak reached six straight games.' … [Read more...] about Enroth, Sabres Blank ‘Canes 1-0

'“We’ve been smarter, just flat out,” explained Ruff. “You can break it down any way you want, we’ve been a lot smarter on the road than we have at home. We’ve gotta take that game into our building and play that way.” ' … [Read more...] about No bumps on Tobacco Road

'The organization is much better off in terms of the depth of their prospects then they were at this time last season and they seem to have found a good balance between size, skill, and toughness.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Depth Analysis, Fall 2011

Short-handed goal sinks Rochester Amerks (Rochester D&C) D’Amigo lifts Marlies over Americans 2-1 (CP) Late goal snaps Amerks' four-game winning streak (Amerks.com) Marlies Back on Top After Win in Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Buffalo begins its third straight set of Friday-Saturday outings when it visits the Carolina Hurricanes tonight and follows that by hosting Phoenix. The schedule will repeat itself for the next month, giving them seven straight weekends filled with hockey.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must get ready for weekend

'Myers, meanwhile, was neither fined nor suspended for his high hit to New Jersey's Dainius Zubrus. The NHL's department of player safety decided that although Zubrus' head was the principal point of contact, Myers did not target Zubrus. Therefore, the incident was not in violation of Rule 48, which governs head shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defense gets a shuffle, Myers gets a break

'"One hundred percent. Absolutely,” Stafford said Thursday, barely letting the question leave a reporter’s mouth. “You just got to focus on things you can control such as your habits, how you’re working and not getting distracted. I know that if things aren’t going well for me, all I need to focus on is making sure I’m strong on the puck, making sure I’m skating and everything … [Read more...] about Stafford undeterred by struggles

'"I am standing behind the university," Pegula told TSN. "Our concern and compassion should be for the children involved in these terrible allegations. Whomever may have been involved in any way, anyone who knew anything, they've got to come clean. This is not about covering your ass. Telling the truth now will go a long way toward getting everyone through this."' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Pegula stands behind Penn State

… [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'Brendan Shanahan, the NHL's senior vice-president of player safety, reviewed the play today and came to the conclusion that there was significant head contact. However, he felt Myers did not target Zubrus' head and tried for a body check when Zubrus leaned forward to reach for the puck.' … [Read more...] about No suspension or fine for Tyler Myers hit to head on Devils’ Dainius Zubrus

'"This is not about covering your ass. Telling the truth now will go a long way towards getting everyone through this. If there's going to be a blind allegiance to anyone or anything here, it needs to be the university and to the truth...that's how we get to the bottom of what happened, that's how we get our image back."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pegula speaks out on Penn State scandal