Archives for January 29, 2012

'"We had problems in finding ways to score and when several players are having trouble on offense, you sometimes tend to cheat a little to the attack and I do not think it helped us," he raised.' … [Read more...] about Pominville could not rejoice too

'Sure looked good on paper. Sure looks terrible on the ice. Not a single two-game winning streak since early November. How is that possible?' … [Read more...] about First-half follies have Sabres stuck in the breakdown lane

'"I wouldn't say that about any season [being a lost one] because you never know where the seeds of greatness are going to be planted," Black said. "So I wouldn't say it's a lost season because that would suggest somehow we're abandoning our efforts, and we're not."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Black hints at possible changes among ‘core’ players

'"I could never get on the same page with him as far as what players are worth, which means one of two things: Either he's [messed] up or I'm [messed] up. Or maybe we're both [messed] up."' … [Read more...] about Burke says he wasn’t taking a shot at Regier

'The team president also reiterated that the franchise is standing behind both general manager Darcy Regier and head coach Lindy Ruff. Black gave both men another vote of confidence, saying, “If this was a court reporter I would ask to read back the record on prior answers.” He has previously said that both men are safe in their respective jobs with the team.' … [Read more...] about Black Still Preaching Patience

'“The beginning of the season started really well, and the last month and a half has kinda been rough for myself personally and as a team as well. So, I mean…the team’s having problems scoring goals right now, and that starts with individuals having problems scoring goals. Hopefully this 5 days here gives us a little break and we come back rejuvenated.”' … [Read more...] about Adam Excited For All-Star Experience

Amerks defeat Marlies in Toronto (Rochester D&C) Leggio solid as Americans fend off Marlies (CP) Amerks head into All-Star break with 2-1 win over Toronto (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage