Archives for March 2012

'"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

San Jose Sharks report for Thursday's game vs. Buffalo Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks-Sabres: What to watch for (CSN Bay Area) Buffalo (28-27-8) at San Jose (33-22-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (28-27-8) at San Jose Sharks (33-22-7) (The Sports Network) Sabres aim to continue dominance of Sharks (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s San Jose Coverage

'Still, they merely kept pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race, remaining in 12th place with 19 games to go. However, the did tie Tampa Bay in points (the Lightning holds the tiebreaker) and pulled within a point of Toronto, which lost on Wednesday to Chicago. The next game comes tonight when the Sabres visit the San Jose Sharks at 10:30.' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 43 saves as Sabres cool off Ducks

'"Hopefully, I can fit in and do well," Hodgson said in Honda Center. "I'm interested in helping the team get in the playoff picture."' … [Read more...] about New Sabre Hodgson ready to contribute

Ducks agitated in tough defeat (Orange County Register) AHL's Syracuse Crunch done with Ducks (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (Orange County Register) Ducks' make plans to move up but go nowhere in 2-0 loss to Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Photo gallery (Fox Sports West) Miller Saves 43 as Ducks Fall to Sabres, 2-0 (AnaheimDucks.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Anaheim Coverage

'At least twice – and with two different agents – Canuck management held summit meetings with Hodgson and his representative to air grievances and reassure the centre that he was valued and had a future with the National Hockey League team.' … [Read more...] about Did Hodgson ask for the trade?

'“Teams get desperate in the third period and they start to pinch (along the boards), and it’s hard to get out of your zone. But we tried to help each other out and were able to battle through it,” Miller said. “I was trying to be really calm in the crease. It helps that we had a lot of great back pressure and the D was able to stand some guys up, so I don’t feel like I had to … [Read more...] about Miller’s 4th shutout leads Sabres past Ducks, 2-0

'"I felt pretty good and I've been trying to be really calm in the net, and start from there in the crease," said Miller. "It helps that we have a lot of great back pressure and our 'D' is able to stand some guys up. I don't feel like I have to challenge the rush play as much and I can read what's coming."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Anaheim 0