Archives for December 28, 2011

'"Getting the puck moving is important and getting pucks on net has been a big part of it," said defenseman Jordan Leopold. "Maybe some of them haven't been real pretty but we'll take the goals any way we can get them."' … [Read more...] about Power play clicking for Sabres

'"First and foremost we have to get a little bit healthy and [Monday's 4-2 win over Washington] helped us in the health category," said coach Lindy Ruff, referring to the return of Brad Boyes and Jochen Hecht. "Now it's to try to put a little bit of a run together."' … [Read more...] about Time to get on a roll is long overdue

'“The stats are not there where most people expected,” Ehrhoff acknowledged Tuesday inside the Northtown Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s tilt in New Jersey against the Devils. “I don’t really judge myself on my stats. But, for me, it’s about trying to play consistent, too. I think I’ve been better at that lately.”' … [Read more...] about Ehrhoff yet earn his keep for Sabres

'As evidenced already this season in St. Louis, a new coach can be the shake-up a team needs.' … [Read more...] about Hitchcock Turns Blues Around, Now It’s Ruff’s Turn

Buffalo (17-15-3) at New Jersey (19-15-1) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (17-15-3) at New Jersey Devils (19-15-1) (The Sports Network) Devils host Sabres, who chase consecutive wins (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'The Sabres have had a lot of experience lately with concussions and getting those players ready to play. Ruff said, “They’re all different really, some have been able to do a pretty heavy work load before they get to the ice, some are not even close to being ready. In Nathan’s case, he got in some pretty good off ice work and now it’ll be two or three days and we’ll get a … [Read more...] about Sabres Gerbe takes the next step

'Ville Leino is a couple of weeks away according to the head coach, meanwhile Tyler Ennis does not have a timetable. Ruff said they don't want to bring Ennis back too early from his ankle injury and put him at risk to reaggravate it as was the case during his last return to game action.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff Updates Sabres’ Injuries

Rochester Americans get big OT win (Rochester D&C) OKC Barons fail to capitalize on chances in loss to Amerks (Oklahoma City Oklahoman) Three players shake off the rust after missing games (Oklahoma City Oklahoman) Amerks dismiss League-leading Barons with 4-3 overtime win (Amerks.com) Rochester downs Barons 4-3 in OT (OKCBarons.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage