Archives for December 20, 2011

'Not only will the Foligno boys both be on the ice, father Mike Foligno - a former NHLer who was fired as an assistant with Anaheim earlier this month - will be in the stands. According to Nick, Mike isn’t going to be alone. “We have a whole slew of family coming: 30 people,” said Nick. “I’m sure (Marcus) will be taking care of more than half of the tickets. I’ll make sure of … [Read more...] about Brother act for Sabres-Senators

'Miller needs a quick turnaround in his game if the Sabres have any chance to stay afloat during an incredible spate of injuries. His numbers have plummeted to 37th in the NHL in goals-against average (3.12) and 32nd in save percentage (.902) this season, numbers well below his career norms.' … [Read more...] about Miller works overtime to fix his game

'Pegula ought to be mad. It's time he did something about it. He needs to shake things up. There's no culture of accountability in that operation. This is the 15th year of Regier and Ruff. It's a culture of contentment, in which people become too comfortable, and it trickles down to the players.' … [Read more...] about It’s time for Pegula to act

'Foligno and Whitmore got the call after the Sabres lost Tyler Ennis and Colin Stuart over the weekend, bringing the team's injured list to nine.' … [Read more...] about Foligno, Whitmore set for NHL debuts

'Foligno estimates that 20 of his family members will be in attendance, watching the game from a luxury box. Whitmore said his wife, Sarah, will be there.' … [Read more...] about Whitmore to make NHL debut with Sabres

'“That’s just what I’m trying to work toward,” he said. “I think I’ve seen some moments in games where I felt really good and felt confident. I’ve seen some plays that I really handled poorly. I’m just trying to work through bad habits and work through some things I can control.”' … [Read more...] about Miller says he’s healthy

Brother act for Sabres-Senators (Ottawa Sun) Game Day: Sens vs. Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo (16-13-3) at Ottawa (15-14-4) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (16-13-3) at Ottawa Senators (15-14-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres, Senators continue to battle for position (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Forwards Derek Whitmore and Marcus Foligno were promoted from AHL Rochester to bolster a banged-up lineup that had only 10 forwards skate in practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up 2 after Vanek misses practice

'Ruff admitted that he has concerns over his goaltending, "Well, obviously you're concerned after the last game. It was a tough game for both goalies. We need them to play well. When you're banged up, you need your goalies to play well."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek misses practice

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced tonight that forwards Derek Whitmore and Marcus Foligno have been recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Foligno and Whitmore recalled

Whitmore to make NHL debut with Sabres (Rochester D&C) Injuries taking their toll on Amerks, too (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage