Archives for December 2011

'The Sabres entered the game without seven players due to injury, and neither Tyler Ennis nor Colin Stuart finished this one. Ennis aggravated an ankle injury, and is day-to-day, according to Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. The team didn’t disclose Stuart’s injury, but Ruff said, “We lost him for a good period of time. He’s probably in the month range or something like that.”' … [Read more...] about Malkin’s hat trick leads Pens over Sabres 8-3

'Ryan Miller allowed three goals on seven shots before being lifted in favor of Jhonas Enroth in the first period. Enroth gave up a goal in the first and two in the third. Miller ended allowing five scores on 15 shots.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 8, Buffalo 3

'Evgeni Malkin scores his third goal of the night on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres slammed by Penguins 8-3

'Ruff worked with Cunneyworth for many years when he was teaching and molding the Sabres prospects. Ruff said, “He’s good with the players, he’s got a good rapport, he’s a player’s coach and I think that’s what our business is, you go from a guy that’s easy to a guy that’s hard to a guy that’s easy and you find maybe a better way to relate to some players. I think that’s what … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff thought Martin did well

'This team is playing like garbage right now from the crease to the center.' … [Read more...] about Forget average, this Sabres team is actually bad

'“There were a couple of plays that were system related,” said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. “But when it comes down to it, when goals go in like that, it’s tough on a team. I’ve been in games like that where you’re afraid to play. You start trying to stop every shot, instead of trying to play in the other end. You can’t play like that.”' … [Read more...] about Iced in the Burgh

Rochester Amerks waste fast start in loss (Rochester D&C) After sluggish start, Stars roll to victory (Austin American Statesman) Amerks topped in Texas (Amerks.com) Stars Rocket Past Americans 6-2 (TexasStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Buffalo (16-12-3) at Pittsburgh (17-11-4) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (16-12-3) at Pittsburgh Penguins (17-11-4) (The Sports Network) Banged-up Sabres visit injury-plagued Penguins (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'The Sabres scored three times on the power play during a four-goal second period and that proved decisive. They survived a wild finish to beat the Leafs, 5-4, in the teams' first meeting of the season.' … [Read more...] about Blue and Gold revival as Sabres beat Leafs in a thriller

'"Not too strange at all," said Connolly who chatted with former teammate Ryan Miller after the game. "I just came in like I usually do and just went to the other locker room. I had a great time [with the Sabres], a great group of guys that I played with, a great organization. We had some good teams and some teams that didn't make the playoffs, but overall I had a lot of fun … [Read more...] about Connolly liked Buffalo, enjoys Toronto

'Friday’s tilt could go down as the best between the teams in years. Incredibly, the Sabres skated out for pregame warm-ups to booing. With Leafs fans possibly outnumbering the Sabres supporters, the building rarely stopped buzzing, each side trying to outdo the other.' … [Read more...] about Sabres down Leafs in intense, wild contest

'“I had a great time,” Connolly, who joined the Sabres in 2001 from the Islanders, said about Buffalo. “(It was) a great group of guys that I played with, a great organization. We had some great teams, some teams that didn’t make the playoffs. But overall I had a lot of fun playing in Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly faces Sabres for first time

Penalty-kill trouble does in Leafs (Toronto Sun) Leafs captain's crunch costly (Toronto Sun) Penalties prove costly for Leafs in 5-4 loss to Sabres (Toronto Star) Five Leafs answers following 5-4 loss to Sabres (Toronto Star) Late rally from Leafs falls short (National Post) Thrilling play, maddening PK (Sportsnet.ca) Photo gallery (MapleLeafs.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'“We need to get our swagger back, especially when we have the lead,” said Vanek, who leads the Sabres with 16 goals. “Sometimes that’s all it takes. There’s no miracle to it. Everyone here is a good player, so when we get the lead we have to go for the next one and bury a team. We didn’t quite do that, but I think it was a step in the right direction.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s 2 goals lift Sabres over Maple Leafs 5-4

'"It was a fun game for fans to watch, that's for sure," said Miller. "Lots of good chances and lots of scoring. It was a good hockey game and I'm glad we came out on top."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 4