Archives for March 23, 2012

'"My focus came back, and I was able to settle in as the guys started to improve their defensive play and their awareness," Miller said. "We've limited rush chances. We're doing a good job on the penalty kill and also not taking as many penalties. Just little things add up to fewer goals against, and the goalie in this case reflects his team. The guys are playing better hockey … [Read more...] about Sabres nearing goal by focusing on D

'"They've got a chance for probably first overall in the league, and they'll push hard for that," Ruff said Thursday. "At this time of year you want to play good hockey. You want to go into the playoffs on a high, and the fact you clinch I don't think makes that big of a difference."' … [Read more...] about Ruff expects to get best from East’s top team

'Post All-star Game — 15-3-5 record; 1.94 goals-against average; .935 saves percentage; 5 shutouts in 24 games.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller’s run for Buffalo Sabres deserves a toast

'“I definitely haven’t had that much fun playing hockey in a long time,” said Sulzer – who has one goal, three points and plus-2 rating – Thursday inside the First Niagara Center. “I’m really excited about the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres newcomer Sulzer relishing regular duty

'“I’ve said the NFL doesn’t mess around,” the Sabres coach said Thursday inside the First Niagara Center. “They, for the most part, get most of their stuff right. They send a strong message. That is about as strong a message as I’ve seen – with coaches, with management. That’s a big message.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ruff: NFL ‘doesn’t mess around’ with suspensions

Rangers ready to face red hot Sabres (Newsday) Up next: Sabres at Rangers (Bergen Record) Buffalo (35-29-10) at NY Rangers (46-20-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (35-29-10) at New York Rangers (46-20-7) (The Sports Network) Rangers end long homestand by hosting Sabres (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

'“Marcus isn’t on an amazing run yet for me,” Ruff said. “He’s put together a good number of games, and there will be a dropoff. There always is. It happens with all young players. But I just have to love the way (the line’s) playing right now and the hope is they can maintain a pretty good level.”' … [Read more...] about Marcus Foligno builds on family name with Sabres

'Cody McCormick was a teammate of Moore’s and was a scratch in that game. As far as the topic of bounties and if he’s heard of them he said, “Yes, but maybe not as public as football, but it’s more of a…early on in my career, I haven’t heard anything recently and I think that actually came a little. I don’t know, I have to be careful here. In hockey, there’s nobody saying, … [Read more...] about Are there bounties in the NHL?