Archives for February 5, 2012

'"Negotiations are ongoing," said Joli Plucknette-Farmen, communications manager for Time Warner in Western New York. "We have no concerns regarding any interruption in service for this programming. We're simply required to provide notice."' … [Read more...] about Clock always running on Time Warner channel pacts

'Miller survived a shaky start in which he gave up three goals on eight shots in the first 15 minutes. Then he locked the door, stopping the final 30 pucks he faced, surviving a frantic overtime period that saw Buffalo get outshot, 9-1, and going 2 for 2 in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres escape New York with a win

'"It was a good kill, real good," Leopold said. "Robyn and Paul had a couple good blocks, I got my stick on a couple pucks. Turns out it makes a big difference in the game, the difference between winning and losing at that point."' … [Read more...] about Penalty kill in overtime saved the day

Islanders lose in shootout to Sabres (Newsday) Photo gallery (Newsday) From Turvy to Topsy to Turvy; And One Point (MSG) Sabres 4, Islanders 3, SO (NewYorkIslanders.com) The Skinny - Islanders fall 4-3 in SO (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

'Miller smiled as he mulled his milestone, which comes amid a difficult season for the Sabres. “All-time Sabres winningest goalie, I am proud of that,” he said. “It’s exciting to come in as a young player and achieve it. It will always be a source of pride.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win as Miller passes Hasek for team record

'"Our defense was in really good position tonight," Miller said. "We made it hard for them to get the looks they wanted. "We blocked a few shots and I was able to get an eye on a few of them."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 3 (SO)

'The Sabres were pressing the play for much of the third period, but it wasn't until Paul Gaustad scored more than halfway through the frame that they netted the equalizer. Gaustad glided through the slot and picked the top left corner of the net following a pass from Tyler Myers. The goal made the score 3-3 in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Edge Islanders 4-3 In Shootout

'It’s not the first time the centerman has moved to wing in his career, but he hadn’t done it in awhile. Gaustad said, “We changed it over due to the injury I had there for a bit and it’s been easy with Brad Boyes. He’s a good player and he’s easy to play with, he talks a lot and we communicated about me playing LW and him and I interchanging at center during shifts so it’s not … [Read more...] about Injuries moved Sabres Gaustad to wing

'The Sabres are now 2-0-2 in their last four games, giving them points in four consecutive games for just the second time this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 4, Islanders 3 (SO)

Rochester Amerks top Syracuse Crunch in OT (Rochester D&C) Deja blew (Syracuse Post Standard) Szczechura's four-point night lifts Amerks over Crunch, 5-4 (Amerks.com) Crunch Edged by Rochester (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage