Archives for March 5, 2012

'"Throughout the whole year, we've had our ups and downs for sure, but we're hitting our stride at the right time," Leopold said after an off-ice stretch in MTS Centre. "You look at it a couple weeks ago, I think everybody counted us out. Now we've got a huge four-point game against Winnipeg. It's a good challenge for us. We've said 'what have we got to lose' the last month or … [Read more...] about Sabres face their biggest game yet

'Vanek, in particular, is struggling. The team's MVP for the first half of the season has just three goals since Jan. 6, a drought that's weighing on him as Buffalo enters tonight's pivotal meeting with Winnipeg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top line goes silent during win streak

'“We’re battling hard to get back in the picture,” Ruff said. “When you can beat a team that’s basically the first-place team in the league, it’s a big plus.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres surging into playoff picture

'“They look like a way better team,” Noel said. “It looks like (Miller) is in a good place, and it looks like he’s giving the team confidence."' … [Read more...] about Sabres charge back into playoff race

'"He looked good," Noel said Sunday as the Jets prepared to meet Hodgson and the Sabres tonight. "I think Cody sees himself as an NHL player and did see himself there last year, although he was in Manitoba a good portion of the year. This year he's proving that he looks like he is an NHL player. He's having a tremendous year."' … [Read more...] about Ex-Moose standout Hodgson returns

Sabres charge back into playoff race (Winnipeg Sun) Ex-Moose standout Hodgson returns (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets gameday (Winnipeg Free Press) Buffalo (30-27-8) at Winnipeg (31-27-8) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (30-27-8) at Winnipeg Jets (31-27-8) (The Sports Network) Red-hot Sabres head to Winnipeg (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'Ehrhoff reiterated he never wanted to leave. "I think I made it clear all last season I wanted to stay with the team but obviously it didn't work out financially," Ehrhoff said. "That's a business decision Mike Gillis [Canuck GM] made and I accept it. I had a great couple of years in Vancouver, but I've moved on and I'm happy now."' … [Read more...] about Former Canucks reunite on Buffalo blue-line

'In the recent wins, the whole line has not been good. Derek Roy has two points in five games and is -3. Jason Pominville was -3 in Vancouver and is pointless in five games. He has one goal in eight games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek and his line in a slumber

'“He was here in an emergency roll and he may have to come back in that roll.” As for Regehr he said, “Robyn’s better. He’s the one guy that’s going to go on and try it.” Ruff kidded, “If he can go out and outskate Kevyn Adams, he’s got a chance to play.” Personally, I don’t think they would’ve put Foligno on a plane back east just to have him turn around and come back Monday … [Read more...] about Sabres Regehr almost ready. Foligno sent down

'It's the best we got at his point and that's still better than sitting at the bottom of the conference dreaming of Russian centers none of us have watched play. Okay, some of us have watched them. That's not the point. The point is how fast it can change, both ways.' … [Read more...] about Mood Swings

'“You look at the schedule, and the fact this going to be four games in six (days), and the travel today being late afternoon. I was weighing whether we should go on or just a team stretch to loosen up,” Ruff explained. “With a day off in between San Jose and Vancouver, we had good energy to start the game. With the number of games we have to play this month, we might have to … [Read more...] about A day of rest

Amerks defeat Toronto in shootout (Rochester D&C) Varone stars in Americans 3-2 shootout win (CP) Amerks complete home-and-home sweep of Marlies with 3-2 shootout win (Amerks.com) Marlies Lose in Eighth Straight One-Goal Game Against Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage