Archives for April 2012

York's Connor Knapp joins Amerks (Rochester D&C) Walter sets Heat scoring record as Heat crush Americans (Abbotsford News) Walter sets franchise record as Heat win 4-0 (CP) Amerks shutout by Heat, Taylor in 4-0 loss (Amerks.com) Taylor & Walter Lead Heat To Shutout Of Americans (AbbotsfordHeat.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We've put a lot of effort in but that first part of the season looms over us," said goaltender Ryan Miller. "The room for error was small and we made the error. Now we've got to make up for it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ margin for error nearly zero

'The Sabres needed rescue during their 12-game road losing streak. Any move in December and January might have changed the chemistry. It was certainly worth a try, but Regier once again waited to do his best work until it was too late.' … [Read more...] about True character seen during Sabres’ long dry spell

'"I knew I was young and there were guys ahead of me that would get the call-up first," he said. "But I kept working hard and knew if I put in a good season in Rochester, things would get better for me down the road and look where I'm at right now. It took a lot of hard work to get here and it paid off, but it takes a lot of hard work to stay in this league, too."' … [Read more...] about NHL honors Sabres’ Foligno for role in surge

'“We kind of let it slip,” Sabres defenseman Mike Weber said. “Now we’re kind of hoping on other teams to mess up. We’ve got to take care of our business. It’s a big week of hockey.”' … [Read more...] about Win in home finale against Toronto critical to Sabres’ playoff hopes

'The Sabres winger dazzled, compiling six goals, 11 points and gaudy plus-10 rating in 11 games beside Tyler Ennis and Drew Stafford.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Foligno named NHL’s top rookie for March

'"That's the part that hurts the most," coach Lindy Ruff told reporters on Monday. "We've put a lot of work and there's been a lot of desperation to this point."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t afford to stumble

Sabres can't afford to stumble (Toronto Sun) Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres: Tuesday game preview (Toronto Star) Toronto (34-36-9) at Buffalo (38-31-10) (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (34-36-9) at Buffalo Sabres (38-31-10) (The Sports Network) Sabres desperate for win in rematch with Maple Leafs (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'Ehrhoff has missed two games since hurting his left knee against Washington last week. Ruff said Ehrhoff’s injury doesn’t require surgery, and added he could return if the Sabres make the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Ehrhoff expected to miss final 3 games

'Recalled from the American Hockey League on March 10, Foligno distinguished himself by posting 11 points (6G, 5A) in 12 games and was a plus-10 for the Northeast Division club, which is still battling for a playoff berth.' … [Read more...] about Foligno named NHL rookie of the month

'As far as Lindy Ruff’s concerned, there’s no question in his mind, “Yes I do, I’d be stupid to think any other way. We know where we’re at. The frustration with working that hard and the last two games we were right there, even good opportunities late in the game in Pittsburgh to tie it up, we had a couple of good opportunities against Toronto and didn’t get it done and that’s … [Read more...] about Sabres know they’ll need a winning streak

'With Ehrhoff in the line-up the Sabres are 36-22-8 which is .606. Without him they’re 2-9-2 which is .231. With Myers in the line-up Buffalo is 31-21-4 which is .589 while they’re 7-10-6 without him for a .435 percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ehrhoff out for the rest of the regular season

'The best the Sabres can do is 92 -- and that's only by pulling off a difficult sweep of the last three games, the return match against the Leafs as well as Thursday's game in Philadelphia and Saturday's matinee in Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres begin final countdown

'The Sabres on Saturday night with their playoff lives on the line playing against a team that hadn't won at home since, like, a really long time ago, lost. They did so without the two players who over the course of the season lead them in ice time. Erhoff and Myers are a big deal. Without them the defense is not even close to being what it is supposed to be and everything … [Read more...] about Humpty Dumpty Fell Again

'"That's twice that we can't find a way to win," Buffalo captain Jason Pominville said. "They were having a bit of a tough time, and there's no better time for them to get back on track than against us, their rival team and a team they want to knock out. It falls on us to be better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres face long road after loss to Leafs