Archives for January 15, 2012

'“When people hear about media consolidation, it’s hard for them to understand why they should care,” Thompson said by phone. “Well, this is why it matters. When one company controls your Internet, your telephone and your cable TV, then you’re over a barrel.”' … [Read more...] about Viewers powerless amid futility of Time Warner-MSG battle

'In a word: money. Time Warner officials say MSG has twice reneged on a deal that would have seen the fee to air MSG networks go up 6.5 percent and now is demanding a 53 per-cent increase. MSG officials say Time Warner’s assertions are “gross mischaracterizations” but refuse to discuss the hard numbers involved in the negotiations. The two sides had been negotiating privately … [Read more...] about Beyond the basics of bickering between Time Warner, MSG

'"It's a tough one," said Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth, who made 36 saves. "We weren't really ready from the start. We didn't play as good as we can or as good as we have to do on the road."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Vanek feel the sting of latest defeat to Islanders

'"Just being there in the overall environment, I just kind of found myself and found my rhythm there and stuck with it," said Gerbe, who became close with team chaplain Father Tony Penna, who has since become director of campus ministry. "He's someone I still keep in very close contact with. He's the first one that kind of brought religion to me. It's always been in me, I've … [Read more...] about Gerbe strives to ‘be great’ on and off the ice

Michael Grabner scores 2 as Isles beat Sabres (Newsday) Isles put Flatley in their Hall of Fame (Newsday) Isles' Matt Moulson would take wins over goals (Newsday) Battling for Position and the Nassaumen Get the "W" (MSG) Islanders 4, Sabres 2 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (WGRZ-TV) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'Buffalo had a chance to tie it, but Thomas Vanek hit the post on a penalty shot with 1:24 remaining. The penalty shot was awarded after officials ruled that Islanders defenseman Mark Streit intentionally knocked the net off its moorings.' … [Read more...] about Nabokov earns 300th win as Isles top Sabres 4-2

'Patrick Kaleta and Derek Roy scored for the Sabres, who have lost four of their last five games. Jonas Enroth gave up three goals on 38 shots in defeat.' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 4, Buffalo 2

'The Islanders got another goal against the Sabres by firing a puck off the back wall. That happens just way too much to this team, they don’t ever look prepared for it.' … [Read more...] about Islanders beat Sabres 4-2

'The loss was Buffalo’s eighth straight on the road, setting a new franchise record in this dubious category. The previous mark of seven games was achieved twice back in 1970. The Sabres haven’t won away from the First Niagara Center since December 2 in Nashville.' … [Read more...] about Opportunity lost

'Finley (6’8”, 260 lbs., 6/29/87) joins the Sabres for his third recall this season after making his NHL debut in early December. In his two previous recalls, he appeared in three games for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Finley recalled from Rochester

Foligno scores twice as Rochester Amerks defeat Hamilton (Rochester D&C) Leggio leads Americans over Bulldogs (CP) Leggio leads Amerks to win over Hamilton (Amerks.com) Bulldogs fall to Americans 3-1 (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage