'The two rivals squared off in front of an electric atmosphere at First Niagara Center as Buffalo and Toronto fans went back forth with raucous cheering and chants as their teams went back and forth on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold On For 5-4 Win Over Leafs
Archives for December 2011
Connolly has no hard feelings
'After Connolly signed in Toronto, his agent J.P. Barry ripped the media in Buffalo for being too hard on Connolly and having a vendetta against him. As far as if he felt people were fair to him he said, “I wouldn’t know. I don’t follow your talk show or the media very closely. I stay away from that. I learned that as a younger age the hard way. I just go out and enjoy myself, … [Read more...] about Connolly has no hard feelings
Sabres Kaleta still not ready. Stuart called up.
'Lindy Ruff said, "Pat came in not feeling well." Ruff wouldn't say if it was sickness or a relapse.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Kaleta still not ready. Stuart called up.
Second to none
'“Anytime you can react quickly, it doesn’t let the other team get into their rhythm of the kind of game you see in the NHL now where they get a lead and it gets boring with all the traps. It gets frustrating,” explained Miller, who made 29 saves to earn the victory. “To answer quickly keeps them out of their comfort zone and allows us to kind of push forward.”' … [Read more...] about Second to none
Sabres recall Colin Stuart from Rochester
'Stuart (7/8/1982, 6’2”, 200 lbs) will join the Sabres on his second stint of the season following a one-game recall last week, when he dressed for the team’s Dec. 10 game against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Colin Stuart from Rochester
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks rally but lose in OT (Rochester D&C) Rampage pull out win on Thomas' goal in OT (San Antonio Express News) Amerks fall in overtime to Rampage (Amerks.com) Thomas leads Rampage to 3-2 overtime win over Amerks (SARampage.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Vanek, Roy hit Sabres milestone together
'Roy and Vanek, longtime linemates now playing apart, will become the 25th and 26th players to take the ice 500 times with the Sabres in the franchise's 41 seasons.' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Roy hit Sabres milestone together
Return of Leafs' Connolly to Buffalo expected to be 'different'
'"It was weird in preseason to look over there and see him in a Leafs jersey," Vanek said. "When Danny [Briere] left and then Dru [Chris Drury] and you saw a Flyers or Rangers jersey, that's definitely weird. But when you see someone in a Leafs jersey, that makes it even more awkward."' … [Read more...] about Return of Leafs’ Connolly to Buffalo expected to be ‘different’
Connolly comes back to Buffalo tonight
“It’ll be weird playing him, seeing him with a different jersey on, especially with the rivalry we have with Toronto. It’ll be pretty interesting,” Sabres captain Jason Pominville said Thursday. “But it’s always weird the first time you play a guy you’ve been with for a while, you’ve had success and you went through tough times. You build relationships with players.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly comes back to Buffalo tonight
History says Sabres could break out of scoring slump
'“I definitely think it’s time for guys like myself and other secondary scorers like myself to start scoring, pick up the load,” slick Sabres winger Tyler Ennis, who has two goals in 13 games, said Thursday. “They’ve done a great job putting the puck in the net up to this point. But we’re going to get wins by everyone contributing.”' … [Read more...] about History says Sabres could break out of scoring slump
Sabres decision helping Leafs
'At the same time, it was the Sabres organization that decided to woo Leino as part of a housecleaning that left Connolly on the outside looking in. It was their choice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres decision helping Leafs
Sabres in Leafs' rear-view mirror
'The Leafs are less concerned with that, however, than with staying ahead of the Sabres in the standings. Both teams have played 30 games but the Leafs have a two-point edge (35 points to 33.)' … [Read more...] about Sabres in Leafs’ rear-view mirror
Sabres one of illogical stories of year
'It just hasn’t been what it was expected to be. Maybe Pegula’s money is somehow poetically tainted by his Penn State connections.' … [Read more...] about Sabres one of illogical stories of year
Friday's Toronto Coverage
Sabres decision helping Leafs (Toronto Sun) Sabres in Leafs' rear-view mirror (Toronto Sun) Sabres one of illogical stories of year (Toronto Star) Toronto (16-11-3) at Buffalo (15-12-3) (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (16-11-3) at Buffalo Sabres (15-12-3) (The Sports Network) Sabres try to find home success against Maple Leafs (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage
Sundher signs NHL deal with Sabres
'Capgeek.com unofficially reports the contract at $615,000 for the first two years and $665,000 for the third year, should Sundher crack the NHL. He’d have an annual AHL salary of $65,000.' … [Read more...] about Sundher signs NHL deal with Sabres