Archives for January 2012

'A lack of consistency in the line-up, a lack of indentity, a lack of quality goaltending, and apparent lack of leadership has this team like a ship without a rudder.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Need Change of Course

'“It was a good team effort. But myself, I’ve just got to be smarter. Smarter and better. I had bad coverage on one of the goals, then a stupid penalty at the end.”' … [Read more...] about Blues 4, Sabres 2

Amerks pick up shootout victory (Rochester D&C) Grand Rapids Griffins blow lead, lose shootout to Rochester Americans (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks erase two-goal deficit to defeat Griffins in shootout (Amerks.com) A game of inches (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Usually the inner city has to run to funders and philanthropic groups, but the Sabres proactively reached out to a community that does not necessarily support hockey by their attendance," Pridgen added.' … [Read more...] about A first: They shoot, they score

'"Without a doubt, I'm letting guys down," Boyes said here Friday on the eve of the Sabres' game against his former team, the red-hot St. Louis Blues. "You're here for a reason. Everybody has a role to play. I'm no exception. I look at myself. I'm real disappointed with the way things are going. But whatever happens in the past is past. I have to figure out real quick how to … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Boyes not living up to the hype

Matchup: Blues vs. Sabres (St, Louis Post Dispatch) Buffalo (19-23-5) at St. Louis (28-12-6) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-23-5) at St. Louis Blues (28-12-6) (The Sports Network) Road-weary Sabres face test in visiting Blues (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s St. Louis Coverage

NHL fines Antropov $2,500 (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets’ Antropov fined $2,500 for hit (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'Kaleta took part in Friday’s optional skate in St.Louis and according to Ruff, he’s had a quick recovery, “He went out to see and it looks like he might be OK. It’s kind of subsided a little bit so hopes are he’ll be able to play.”' … [Read more...] about In a surprise it looks like Kaleta won’t miss time

'As we told you in the summer, Regier is trying to move Derek Roy. We know he’s had talks about trading Drew Stafford. He’s also looking for a taker of Brad Boyes. TSN thinks that even Ville Leino is being shopped.' … [Read more...] about Decision time is almost here for trades

Rochester Amerks coach Rolston becoming a fan of the Gong Show (Rochester D&C) Dylan Yeo scores twice in win; Oklahoma City back atop entire AHL (Oklahoma City Oklahoman) Barons double up Amerks, 4-2 (Amerks.com) Barons slip past Rochester 4-2 (OKCBarons.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'They have just five goals while losing all four games on the trip, and have been outscored, 46-15, during the 11-game skid.' … [Read more...] about Sabres remain in a deep freeze

'"It was a different kind of building, shaped different like the old places were," Numminen said. "The stands were close and unusual. The fans were right there and you could really feel and hear them, especially during the playoffs. They made it crazy. I still remember the 'Whiteouts.' Just wild. I don't think I ever felt anything like that."' … [Read more...] about Gare, Numminen get chills in return to Winnipeg

'Great team effort' does it (Winnipeg Free Press) Bonds yield dividends (Winnipeg Free Press) Injuries part of game ... but (Winnipeg Free Press) Highlight Reel (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets rattle Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) First strike Jets' key (Winnipeg Sun) Ladd shows leadership skills (Winnipeg Sun) Jets ease past Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Jets take advantage of … [Read more...] about Friday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'"You've got to win that battle," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said of special teams. "We had a tough time getting shots through. They got theirs."' … [Read more...] about Power play helps Jets down Sabres 4-1

'"They have a good first ten minutes at the majority of their home games," said Miller. "They have some speed, and I just had to kinda weather the storm. I was prepared to do that. I thought we could get out of there without a goal against. Couldn't get a stick on one, and it put us behind."' … [Read more...] about Winnipeg 4, Buffalo 1