Archives for February 19, 2012

'"A lot of it is obviously confidence," he said in First Niagara Center. "I'm just trying to focus on playing the game hard, get pucks deep and keep grinding it out. I'm sure [confidence is down], especially when you're not winning. Like I said, you try and just work hard, get to the net, get rebounds and tips, and try to find your game again."' … [Read more...] about Vanek falls with Sabres

'Several players mentioned how it was odd not hearing Lindy Ruff, when he watched from the press box, screaming during games. It made me wonder if they've grown tired of listening to their coach's bark. At times this season, the Sabres looked stale and uninterested in playing for him.' … [Read more...] about Everyone deserves blame for Sabres’ poor season

'The Pens lit up the Buffalo goaltending duo of Ryan Miller and Jhonas Enroth during the teams' last meeting, an 8-3 setback for the Sabres on Dec. 17.' … [Read more...] about Ruff plots to blunt Pens’ assault on goalies

'For the season, the Sabres rank 20th on the man advantage at 16.2 percent (31 of 192). They operated at 19.4 percent last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres power play woes continue

Pittsburgh (33-20-5) at Buffalo (24-27-7) (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins (33-20-5) at Buffalo Sabres (24-27-7) (The Sports Network) Surging Penguins visit struggling Sabres (NHL.com) What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'For Vanek this has become a regular habit and Lindy Ruff said, “This is something that has gone on for three straight games. Ruff said, “I’m surprised yes and the inopportune times to take those penalties, especially leading the last couple of games was something we had taken a lot of pride in and I think the frustration with players has led to lack of discipline.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek dealing with his benching

'“I loved the opportunity, I enjoyed it while it lasted. Things happen real quick when you’re running the four lines and trying to match up and if you lose a player of if someone’s not going as good, you’ve got to change things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Patrick liked running the game

Lake Erie Monsters break the Rochester Americans’ win streak (Rochester D&C) Lake Erie Monsters snap Rochester hex with 3-1 home win (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Monsters top Amerks in back end of home-and-home series (Amerks.com) Big Bounce-Back Win over Americans (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage