‘”You definitely don’t want to get behind,” winger Drew Stafford said after practice Wednesday in the ACC. “It’s so close that if you start stringing together losses, you’re going to end up at the bottom. Last year we were in last place [with a 3-9-2 record on Nov. 5] and we crawled out of that. You don’t want to do that.”‘
Archives for December 22, 2011
Kaleta to face Leafs but Boyes not ready for Sabres
‘Kaleta suffered a groin injury Nov. 19 against Phoenix that was apparently more severe than anyone thought. He tried to play Dec. 2 against Detroit but was shut down after just 7 1/2 minutes and the Sabres have cautiously nursed him through practices ever since, giving him plenty of days off the ice.’
Scorers need to step up for Sabres
‘“I think when things are going well it’s automatic. I think when things aren’t going well you’re second-guessing.”’
Former Sabre Gilbert Perreault meets fans at Holiday Market appearance
‘“It’s great to see the fans,” Perreault said. “Most of the time, there’s lots of fans who show up. It’s nice to talk to the fans, because they still remember you. They remain faithful even after all these years.”’
Thursday’s Toronto Coverage
Buffalo (16-14-3) at Toronto (16-13-4) (AP)
Buffalo Sabres (16-14-3) at Toronto Maple Leafs (16-13-4) (The Sports Network)
Leafs, Sabres look to get back on track (NHL.com)
Leafs-Sabres look similar ahead of matchup
‘”I know it’s frustrating for everyone that’s watching — there’s a slew of us that are watching together,” said forward Brad Boyes, who is nearing a return from an ankle sprain. “It’s tough just to know that we can’t get down there because we want to help out. The guys that we have out are guys that contribute and chip in.”‘
It’s always two players fault
‘With both Drew Stafford and Derek Roy slumping, they seem to get most of the blame for what’s going on with the Sabres.’
Sabres get one back, Foligno sent down
‘Lindy Ruff declared Pat Kaleta ready to go so Marcus Foligno was sent back to Rochester. Kaleta was skating with Brad Boyes and Drew Stafford.’
Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Rochester Americans cruise to win over Lake Erie Monsters (Rochester D&C)
Rochester Americans thump Lake Erie Monsters (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Amerks down Monsters for second straight win (Amerks.com)
Amerks sign Campbell, Gongalsky to pro tryouts (Amerks.com)
Monsters Lose Despite Outshooting Amerks (LakeErieMonsters.com)