Archives for December 2011

'No decision on McNabb has to be made now because Paul Gaustad, who's also returning after missing three games is in for Colin Stuart and Weber gets a roster spot cleared by Nathan Gerbe being put on IR.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff says McNabb’s earned a spot

'“For me, it's how poorly we defended the first goal against and then how we defended that overtime goal, which hurts you as a team,” said Ruff. “Stafford was supposed to stay with his guy. He was with him at the top of the circle and just let him go. There's nothing else to that play.”' … [Read more...] about Overturned at home

'Yet there he was Monday in the middle of the Sabres' top scorers, reprising the role he starred in for the first time Saturday. He's expected to be there again tonight when the Sabres host the Ottawa Senators.' … [Read more...] about Szczechura’s production earns top line promotion

'Defenseman Mike Weber and forwards Paul Gaustad and Patrick Kaleta participated fully in practice Monday. Coach Lindy Ruff said both forwards might play against Ottawa tonight in First Niagara Center, while Weber told The News he is cleared to return.' … [Read more...] about Three Sabres say farewell to injured list

'Realistically, it was unlikely they would match the exorbitant expectations. But few expected so many problems. Injuries have ravaged the Sabres. They can’t win at home. Some of their big summer acquisitions have underperformed. They have little secondary scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ list of problems is long

Game Day: Senators at Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa (13-13-4) at Buffalo (15-12-2) (AP) Ottawa Senators (13-13-4) at Buffalo Sabres (15-12-) (The Sports Network) Sabres continue homestand against Sens (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Both forwards skated on a line with Matt Ellis, while Cody McCormick was the extra forward on the line. They each said they still need medical clearance to play in Tuesday night's game, but Kaleta said that if the decision were up to him he would be in for sure.' … [Read more...] about Sabres could get Gaustad and Kelata back tomorrow

The Curious Case of Shaone Morrisonn (WGR-AM) Amerks Long Road Trip Continues This Week In The Lone Star State (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We've got to try and generate some momentum on our power plays and try to find ways to get pucks on the net and get traffic, and hopefully get some bounces," said point man Christian Ehrhoff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres power play at a standstill

'The children of Camp Good Days enjoyed a special day of baking and frosting Christmas cookies with Sabres center Paul Gaustad.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad Covered With Flour For A Good Cause

'Patrick stopped by the League for the Handicapped Preschool Learning Center in Springville to bring a little Christmas cheer to some of the kids and families of the school.' … [Read more...] about Sabres star teams up with Santa Claus

Amerks drop second straight road game (Rochester D&C) Bulldogs complete successful week (Hamilton Spectator) Avtsin, Blunden lead Bulldogs past Americans (CP) Rochester falls in Hamilton 2-1 (Amerks.com) Bulldogs overtake Amerks for 2-1 win (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"You can't win a game when you give up two goals on your power play," defenseman Christian Ehrhoff said. "We created a lot of good momentum before the power plays, then we gave that up with two goals against. That's not good enough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop to all fours in loss

'Callahan's short-handed goal with 1:09 left in the second period snapped a tie and sent the Rangers on their way to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres. And while everyone in the building would agree Jhonas Enroth should have made the save, there was no denying the work Callahan put in before he even swept a forehand along the ice between Enroth's legs.' … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Callahan puts new spin on goal

'So while perhaps it’s not time to run No. 1 goalie Ryan Miller ragged again, Saturday was possibly Enroth’s worst NHL performance. It can be argued he should’ve stopped three of the Rangers’ four scores, two of which came short-handed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Enroth shaky in loss to Rangers