Archives for January 24, 2012

'"We may have to win a game, 1-0," he said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres say they’ve got to get defensive

'"I'm happy to get back, and hopefully we can get out of this hole and get a win," Ehrhoff said. "Just bring some confidence and some fun. It's been a tough few weeks for the guys that have been playing, and I'll just try to come in and bring a little excitement and try to give them some confidence."' … [Read more...] about Ehrhoff’s goals: Life spirits, then win games

'Right now, they’re atrocious, arguably the NHL’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about One game before break, Sabres in the cellar

Buffalo (19-24-5) at New Jersey (26-19-2) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-24-5) at New Jersey Devils (26-19-2) (The Sports Network) Struggling Sabres hope to snap road slide (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Though the NHL's single-season record of 37 consecutive regulation defeats on the road set by the 1974-75 Washington Capitals appears out of reach, the Sabres are within striking distance of their franchise record of 23 straight winless games on the road (15 losses and 8 ties in 1971-72).' … [Read more...] about Scuffling Sabres continue their downward slide

'The defenseman said, “Yes, it’s been awhile and obviously I’m happy to get back and hopefully we can get out of this hole and get a win.” Lindy Ruff said, “It should be a boost for us in the back end.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ehrhoff returns

'"I’m not worried at all, I don’t listen, I don’t read,” Ruff answer. “It wears on everybody--its a tough stretch. I’ve been through tough stretches, it was just as tough last year at times."' … [Read more...] about Sabres slump has focus on Ruff and Regier

'“Maybe I’ll throw a joke out to get the guys going. Try to get the confidence level back up again,” he said with a smile. “It’s been a tough few weeks for the guys that have been playing. I’ll just try to come in and bring some excitement, and maybe give them a little confidence. It’s been a while. Obviously I’m happy to be back. Hopefully we can get out of this hole tomorrow … [Read more...] about No joke: The Hoff is back

Derek Whitmore: In between a dream and a dream deferred (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage