Archives for February 2012

'“I lost my breath,” Leopold said. “I was looking back right when it happened. I kind of yelled, ‘You all right, you all right?’ Right away, ‘No.’ So that wasn’t a good thing. I know Lindy’s a tough guy. He played a lot of years in the NHL and played through a lot of injuries.”' … [Read more...] about In bizarre scene, Sabres coach Ruff breaks three ribs in practice

'“We are glad that MSG has found a way to offer this Sabres game to our fans on local television,” Buffalo Sabres president Ted Black said in a news release. “We realize that fans have been in a tough spot since Jan. 1 and we are hopeful that Time Warner Cable will engage in meaningful negotiations with MSG so that a deal can be reached to bring MSG’s networks and our games … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Sabres game will be shown on local NBC stations

'The Sabres had no update on Ruff’s status, except to say the coach was not available to address reporters as he usually does after practice.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres coach Ruff hurt during practice

'Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff had to be helped off the ice during Monday's practice after colliding with Jordan Leopold.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ruff suffers injury at practice

'During Monday's practice, Lindy Ruff was skating backwards towards an area where Jordan Leopold had been taken down and was sliding across the ice. Ruff was accidentally leg-swept by Leopold approximately 30-feet from the goal and hit the playing surface with a huge thud.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ruff Gets Helped Off Ice After Collision

'Ruff fell backward and landed on his right arm with a heavy thud, and was fortunate not to hit his head. Witnesses said they heard Ruff yell out in pain.' … [Read more...] about Ruff gets hit from behind at practice

'Unlike their NHL brethren in Buffalo, they have established a very real identity as a tough hard-nosed hockey club.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres AHL affiliate exudes toughness

'The telecast also will be available in the Rochester market on the NBC station there, WHEC-TV, Channel 10.' … [Read more...] about MSG to allow Channel 2 to air Sabres game

'"It's hard to say with the numbers of games I've missed where I'll end up," Myers said. "But I've been getting opportunities and as long as those are coming, I'm like everybody else. We all need to bear down and put them away. I've been very happy with the opportunities I've been getting. Wherever my points end up, as long as I've been doing my job defensively and creating … [Read more...] about Myers making up for lost time

'"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)