Archives for December 2011

'As the weekend’s events showed, the Sabres were determined to avoid having their honour sullied again; in that context, exacting immediate revenge is deemed progress.' … [Read more...] about The triumph of the hockey meathead

'Just because the Sabres can't defend themselves doesn't mean the league needs to step in.' … [Read more...] about Sabres — not league — need to send message

Amerks fall to Devils, lose third straight (Rochester D&C) Taormina plays give and take (Albany Times Union) Late rally falls short in albany as Amerks drop 4-2 decision (Amerks.com) Gritty win extends streak (TheAlbanyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"He's going to come hard to the net every time," said Miller, who made 32 saves. "I was ready for that one. I got my hands up and just got right in the mix after that. I've got to do the same thing. I can't sit back and let guys take advantage of me, either, so I just tried to get right in the pileup and do what I could do, which is not a whole lot but at least show I'm not … [Read more...] about Miller comes to own defense this time

'"When I found out that I was getting called up and that it was against the Sabres, it was like my first game all over again," said the 25-year-old, who played 15 games with Nashville last season. "Last year my parents got to come up and it was exciting. This year, it's just me. There will be a lot of people at home watching, for sure."' … [Read more...] about West Seneca’s Mueller gets call for other blue and gold against hometown team

'"I've been pretty much at peace with it," Grier said. "My body was telling me that that was enough, that there wasn't a whole lot left to give. I feel like I left everything out on the ice and gave everything I could. I haven't had any regrets. It just kind of seemed like it was time [to retire]."' … [Read more...] about Grier leaves game with hockey bag full of respect

Nashville Predators turn errors into a loss (Nashville Tennessean) Tootoo: Hit on goalie not a foul (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Tootoo kicked out as Predators lose 3-2 to Buffalo (Nashville City Paper) Mully's Musings: vs. Buffalo (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nashville Coverage

'Tootoo, who expects he will have to face the NHL’s disciplinary committee, thought Miller should have been penalized as part of the pileup after the collision. “There were four guys throwing jabs at me for a good 30 seconds,” Tootoo said. “I was defenseless. What am I supposed to do? Take them all on? That’s unfortunate that Miller didn’t get anything called towards him, but … [Read more...] about Adam has goal, assist as Sabres top Predators 3-2

'Later, Buffalo's Derek Roy caused a turnover and found a streaking Ennis in the slot to make it 3-1 Buffalo, but Legwand's sharp-angle goal with 95 seconds left made it interesting at the end. Miller, however, closed the door on several tries late to escape with the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Nashville 2

'The Sabres were able to hold on for the 3-2 victory despite being outshot by the home team 17-4 in the final frame, and 34-14 overall in the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trump Predators 3-2

'His biggest stop came with 4:06 left in the second period. Nashville's Jordin Tootoo crashed into Miller, knocking him out of the net and onto the ice. The collision prompted a pileup of players, and Miller threw several punches at Tootoo after they hit the ice.' … [Read more...] about Music City Magic

Rochester Amerks' mistakes lead to loss in Hamilton (Rochester D&C) Bulldogs snap 6-game skid, beat Amerks 3-2 (Hamilton Spectator) Nattinen ends Bulldogs’ slump with rare goal (CP) Bulldogs sneak past Amerks for 3-2 win (Amerks.com) Bulldogs snap winless streak (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'As he likes to joke: "Vin Scully doesn't go east of the Mississippi and Jeanneret doesn't go west … they'll never meet."' … [Read more...] about In conversation with Rick Jeanneret

Preview: Predators vs. Buffalo Sabres (Nashville Tennessean) Buffalo (13-11-1) at Nashville (12-9-4) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (13-11-1) at Nashville Predators (12-9-4) (The Sports Network) Predators return home to host struggling Sabres (NHL.com) Saturday night in Smashville: Preds host Sabres (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage

'The two teams looked miles apart Friday.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings take Sabres to school