Archives for January 2012

'“But I just told myself to relax and go out there and compete,” the rookie backup said Saturday after making a career-high 44 saves in the Sabres’ 3-2 shootout loss to Ottawa at the First Niagara Center. “Usually when I do that it’s working out well for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Enroth rebounds against Senators

'Time Warner says it won’t pay a 53 percent fee increase sought by MSG. MSG says it is not seeking a 53 percent increase. It says it wants to be paid the same as other TV providers. MSG has urged viewers to switch cable providers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans await TV deal

Edmonton (16-19-3) at Buffalo (17-17-4) (AP) Edmonton Oilers (16-19-3) at Buffalo Sabres (17-17-4) (The Sports Network) After big win at Chicago, Oilers head to Buffalo (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Edmonton Coverage

'The full, healthy roster of players started the skate, but forwards Jason Pominville and Brad Boyes each left early. Head coach Lindy Ruff said Pominville was not feeling well, while Boyes tripped and fell on the ice and "tweaked" his ankle. The bench boss believes the captain will be to go against the Oilers tomorrow, while he said he would have to wait and see how Boyes … [Read more...] about Sabres prepping for rare home game in January

'For most Time Warner subscribers, it's likely to be a waiting game, as both sides each other for the failure to reach a deal. "Right now we are waiting for MSG to come back to the table. We are eager to resume negotiation for a reasonable price on behalf of our customers," Time Warner spokesman Matthew Tremblay said Sunday. Michael Bair, president of MSG Media, cast similar … [Read more...] about TV impasse is bad news for viewers of Sabres games

'Armed with a contract extension signed last April and the resounding public support of owner Terry Pegula and President Ted Black, it seems that coach Lindy Ruff isn't going anywhere. General Manager Darcy Regier has a history of not making trades during the season outside of the trade deadline but it would appear he has no choice but to move this time if the season is to be … [Read more...] about Sabres stick to ‘hard work’ mantra

'"We put a lot of work in. We generated some chances," said Pominville. "It was definitely a step in the right direction to get a point. But to a man we know we have to be better to get on a roll. Everybody's going to have to be a little bit better."' … [Read more...] about Senators ring up the Sabres

'"It's a shame to see guys get injured obviously, but I just want to help the team as much as possible," Brennan said. "It seems like everyone in Rochester and here in Buff has been fighting injuries all year. It seems to be the problem. You just have to fight through it and hopefully get a couple wins."' … [Read more...] about Injuries on Sabres’ defense is like ’06 playoffs

'"We are disappointed that MSG and MSG Plus will be dropped from Time Warner Cable's lineup," Michael Bair, MSG Media president, said in a prepared statement hours before the deadline.' … [Read more...] about Time Warner, MSG fail to reach agreement

'“T.J.’s got a goal in the league now. Nabber’s got a goal in the league now,” Sabres defenseman Mike Weber said. “Nabber’s been playing some big minutes for us for a couple weeks now. (He’s) a great young player. … There’s still more guys down there that could come up.”' … [Read more...] about Ehrhoff’s injury leaves void on back end

Sens take it in five-round shootout in night full of odd moments (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Butler scores shootout winner for Sens (Ottawa Sun) Senators D Gonchar out after hit in head by puck (AP) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (WGRZ-TV) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Driving to the net, Butler faked several shots to get Jhonas Enroth on his heels. Enroth eventually backed up inside his own net, allowing Butler to easily flip it over the fallen goalie.' … [Read more...] about Butler lifts Senators to 3-2 SO win over Sabres

'"I think our battle was there but we just came up short," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "We just have to keep grinding it out and we'll get our wins."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'A tenative third period and several quality saves by Enroth in the overtime resulted in a shootout. Bobby Butler scored the deciding goal for the Senators.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose 3-2 to Senators in shootout

'Brennan of course is excited, but he doesn’t like the circumstances, “It’s a shame to see guys get injured, but I just want to come up and try to help the team out as much as possible. It seems like everybody in Rochester and up here in Buff have been fighting injuries all year, but you just have to fight through it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres bring back Brennan