Archives for March 2, 2012

'"It's an important time of year for us, and I'm just happy to be there for the guys," Miller said. "They're battling hard right there with me, and it was a night where I could minimize mistakes and get some help around me. It's fun to get shutouts, but when we're in a 1-0 game and we really need the points, it should mean a lot to the whole team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller shuts out Sharks

'"I'm really excited to be here," Sulzer said. "I didn't get a whole lot of playing time in Vancouver, and the chance with getting some games in here with seven defensemen is way bigger than with eight in Vancouver."' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Sulzer bubbly over trade to Sabres

San Jose Sharks lose to Buffalo Sabres 1-0 (San Jose Mercury News) Buffalo turns back Sharks on Stafford's goal (Morgan Hill Times) Sharks stonewalled at home, fall 1-0 to Sabres (CSN Bay Area) Photo gallery (SJSharks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Friday’s San Jose Coverage

'“It’s unbelievable to see a guy be this good in net,” forward Tyler Ennis said. “You never think a guy can be that good and make that many saves, but he does.”' … [Read more...] about Miller leads Sabres over Sharks 1-0

'"It's an important time of year for us and I'm just happy I can backup the guys," said Miller. "They're the ones who are doing most of the work. We need these wins to get back in the hunt."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, San Jose 0

'The Sabres spent what seemed like the entirety of the first half of the third period in their own net. It was very reminiscent of the third in the Anaheim, and again Miller was equal to the task.' … [Read more...] about Miller Shines Again; Sabres Beat Sharks 1-0

'With the win, Buffalo vaulted over idle Toronto and Tampa Bay to take over 10th place in the Eastern Conference with 66 points (29-27-8). They are now four back of the Winnipeg Jets who moved into eighth spot on Thursday with a 7-0 win over the Florida Panthers. The Sabres have two games in hand on the Jets, and the two teams will face off on Monday at the MTS Centre.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 1, Sharks 0

'And on Kassian, he added: “He brought exactly what the scouts said he could. he's a player who can skate, see the ice offensively, take pucks to the net, he's got a physical edge to his game and he's a first-year player. He's got a tremendous amount of upside. I'm very happy with what I've seen so far.”' … [Read more...] about New Canuck Kassian scores impressive Vancouver debut

'“The character in here already has shown, and I’ve been impressed with how the guys communicate with each other and how close they are,” Gaustad said on Thursday. “I’m going to keep my ears open and my mouth shut as much as possible and just try to take it in and fit in.”' … [Read more...] about Paul Gaustad extends his hand, not his fists to Nashville Predators

'"It's still a blur," he said. "For 48 hours it's been pretty crazy, but I'm getting settled in a bit," he said. "I'm just trying to learn as much as I can every day, trying to improve as a player and trying to get as settled in as possible."' … [Read more...] about Kassian likes playing for Stanley Cup chance

'All in all it was a modestly good draft for the Sabres, with no top six forwards coming out of it and maybe one top four defenseman in T.J. Brennan. Like most Sabres drafts, this one was safe.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo got good return on mid and late-round picks in 2007

Amerks' Varone rounds into form (Rochester D&C) amerks take three-game win streak into Friday's meeting with Griffins (Amerks.com) Former Amerk and Sabre Rory Fitzpatrick to attend the next Seneca Casino Legends night on Friday, March 9th (Amerks.com) Q&A with Travis Turnbull (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage