Archives for December 23, 2011

'“Talking the talk is one thing, but we got to go out there and execute,” an upset Pominville said following the Sabres’ eighth loss in 11 games. “We say all the right things, but until we got out there and do it it’s not good enough. The effort’s there. We’re competing. We’re working hard. We’re generating some opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Third straight loss has Sabres reeling, looking for answers

'The Sabres, meanwhile, made things easy on James Reimer. Only two of Buffalo's six attempts came from their forwards, with Drew Stafford and Patrick Kaleta taking one shot each.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue December swoon

'"It's the same thing he's been nursing. He couldn't go," Ruff said. "He's missed two practices. We didn't have a lot of options. He tried to get through it and wasn't able to."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek sore, sits out third period

'“It’s just the way the game’s going,” Miller told a throng of cameras and reporters Thursday prior to the Sabres’ 3-2 loss to the Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. “Obviously, I pay attention to other games in the league and I think it’s becoming a little bit of the guys are trying to arrive at the net without a plan.”' … [Read more...] about Miller upset with hit and runs

'“There’s not much you can do to defend yourself. You just have to hold your ground and keep the puck out…You just have to watch for those situations where guys are burying their heads and just trying to blow through the net.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller calls for more penalties for crease crashers

'"It's a little bit scary when you're standing still and a guy's coming full-speed - well, usually two or three guys are coming full-speed - back to the net," Miller said Thursday in advance of the Sabres' game in Toronto against the Leafs. "There's not much you can do to defend yourself."' … [Read more...] about Miller calls for NHL to address net collisions

Kadri the Sabres Killer (Toronto Sun) Reimer stellar, again (Toronto Sun) Reimer in ticket trouble (Toronto Sun) Kadri scores first of season as Leafs beat Sabres 3-2 (Toronto Star) Sabres’ Miller calls for more penalties for crease crashers (Toronto Star) Kadri winner sinks Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Kadri lifts Leafs to big win over rival Sabres (National … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

'“I thought it was a very dangerous play,” said MacLean. “It was a bigger man hitting a smaller man, which is part of it, I believe but also the stick being across the hips and running up to behind his head was the dangerous part.”' … [Read more...] about Gaustad dodges suspension

'Buffalo is also reeling as it heads into the Christmas break. The banged-up team can use the time off as leading scorer Tomas Vanek left in the third period, making it seven regulars out of the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Kadri lifts Leafs to victory after callup

'"I think it's just the way the game's going," Miller said before Thursday's game against the Maple Leafs. "Obviously, I pay attention to other games in the league and I think it's becoming a little bit of the guys are trying to arrive at the net without a plan."' … [Read more...] about Sabres still unhappy with goaltender contact

'"At times we're the first team to crack and they make a play and score on us."' … [Read more...] about Struggling Buffalo Sabres in need of a break

'Jason Pominville had a goal and an assist while Derek Roy scored the other goal for the Sabres, who have lost three straight and five of six. Ryan Miller turned aside 28 shots in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 3, Buffalo 2

'Reimer played very well in net for the Leafs, coming up with 40 saves for the win while Miller stopped 28 in a losing effort. The Sabres drop to 16-15-3 and sit in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. The team returns to action on Monday at home against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Drop Sabres 3-2

'Vanek said he felt fine during the game in Ottawa and it did not affect him. As far as if it’ll linger to after the three day Christmas break Vanek said, "I really don’t know. I’ll get through tonight and use those three days to get ready again for the second half.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek gutting it out

'Ruff is pleased to get Kaleta back not only for his energy, but for his penalty killing too, “The Gaustad/Kaleta pair killing penalties as a lead off pair for us was very good. We’ve thrown other guys in that situation, but there are responsibilities when a player’s out that you miss.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres need Kaleta for a few reasons