Archives for March 15, 2012

'"Losing a point is tough," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's really tough. It hurts, and losing it the way we lost it hurts even more. But we've got to put it behind us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t seal deal against Colorado

'"It felt really good," said Foligno, whose father was in the stands. "I think the fans enjoyed it and it was great to get that celebration out of the way. I've had it on my mind for a while so it's great to finally do it."' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s evening summons smiles

'“It’s two games in a row,” Sabres goalie Ryan Miller said. “This time we got bit.”' … [Read more...] about Late collapse by Sabres overshadows Foligno’s big night

'“I felt that as a first-time offender it was a little harsh,” Ruff said Wednesday prior to the Sabres’ 5-4 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Ruff disappointed in length of Myers’ suspension

Avs shock Buffalo in shootout after Jamie McGinn's tying goal with two seconds left (Denver Post) Duchene likely to play against Devils tonight (Denver Post) Photo gallery (Denver Post) Laneskog continues to roll against Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Photo gallery (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Colorado Coverage

'McGinn forced overtime during a wild scramble in front. Landeskog gained the zone and got a shot off, that Miller stopped with his blocker. The puck eventually went to the right corner, where Ryan O’Reilly took a bad-angle shot that sneaked between Miller’s pad and the post. The puck trickled into the crease, and McGinn swept it in.' … [Read more...] about Mueller seals Avs’ 5-4 shootout win over Sabres

'Tyler Ennis had a chance to keep the shootout going for the Sabres, but he lost the puck as he went to make a move, sealing the comeback win for the Avs.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 5, Buffalo 4 (SO)

'The 4-3 lead stood until McGinn found the net with under 2 seconds remaining in regulation. Following a flurry around Miller, a loose puck dribbled between the goaltender's pads, slid toward the goalline, and was pushed into the net by McGinn. It marked the second straight game in which Buffalo gave up a game-tying goal in the waning seconds of the game. After a scoreless … [Read more...] about Sabres Give Up Late Lead; Fall to Avs 5-4

'The Buffalo Sabres played with fire again on Wednesday. This time they got burned.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche 5, Sabres 4 (SO)

'Sabres fans have been clamoring for the team to hit more all season long, but it seems the most memorable hit of the season might turn out to be this one by Myers. For all the wrong reasons.' … [Read more...] about Bad Time To Develop An ‘Edge’

'Ruff raised the issue of consistency. The Sabres' Nathan Gerbe missed 10 games with a concussion following a similar hit on Dec. 7 by Philadelphia defenceman Marc-André Bourdon. There wasn't even a hearing into that incident. "One of our players can be basically in an identical situation and there was nothing," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Myers’s ban deserved: Cunneyworth

Getting to know Amerks defenseman Alex Biega (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage