Archives for December 2011

'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

'“We’re trying to keep the belief that effort equals opportunity, and opportunity is what you need in this league,” said Ryan Miller. “We have to keep giving ourselves a chance. And as we believe in it, it should. I thought it was a good effort. We went down a forward in the third period, and we kept battling hard and got a lot of pucks to the net. I thought we did a lot better … [Read more...] about Toppled in Toronto

'"You definitely don't want to get behind," winger Drew Stafford said after practice Wednesday in the ACC. "It's so close that if you start stringing together losses, you're going to end up at the bottom. Last year we were in last place [with a 3-9-2 record on Nov. 5] and we crawled out of that. You don't want to do that."' … [Read more...] about Sinking Sabres need to get back in swim

'Kaleta suffered a groin injury Nov. 19 against Phoenix that was apparently more severe than anyone thought. He tried to play Dec. 2 against Detroit but was shut down after just 7 1/2 minutes and the Sabres have cautiously nursed him through practices ever since, giving him plenty of days off the ice.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta to face Leafs but Boyes not ready for Sabres

'“I think when things are going well it’s automatic. I think when things aren’t going well you’re second-guessing.”' … [Read more...] about Scorers need to step up for Sabres

'“It’s great to see the fans,” Perreault said. “Most of the time, there’s lots of fans who show up. It’s nice to talk to the fans, because they still remember you. They remain faithful even after all these years.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Gilbert Perreault meets fans at Holiday Market appearance

Buffalo (16-14-3) at Toronto (16-13-4) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (16-14-3) at Toronto Maple Leafs (16-13-4) (The Sports Network) Leafs, Sabres look to get back on track (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'"I know it's frustrating for everyone that's watching — there's a slew of us that are watching together," said forward Brad Boyes, who is nearing a return from an ankle sprain. "It's tough just to know that we can't get down there because we want to help out. The guys that we have out are guys that contribute and chip in."' … [Read more...] about Leafs-Sabres look similar ahead of matchup

'With both Drew Stafford and Derek Roy slumping, they seem to get most of the blame for what’s going on with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about It’s always two players fault

'Lindy Ruff declared Pat Kaleta ready to go so Marcus Foligno was sent back to Rochester. Kaleta was skating with Brad Boyes and Drew Stafford.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get one back, Foligno sent down

Rochester Americans cruise to win over Lake Erie Monsters (Rochester D&C) Rochester Americans thump Lake Erie Monsters (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks down Monsters for second straight win (Amerks.com) Amerks sign Campbell, Gongalsky to pro tryouts (Amerks.com) Monsters Lose Despite Outshooting Amerks (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'What is clear is that the dispute continues, with each side engaging in posturing that seeks to paint the other as the possible bad guy. That often happens once negotiations move from the bargaining table into the public eye.' … [Read more...] about MSG and Time Warner take Sabres standoff public

'Buffalo gave up three goals in the final 12 minutes, including two by Ottawa winger Erik Condra, and fell to the Senators, 4-1, before a crowd of 18,474.' … [Read more...] about Sabres punished despite good deeds