Archives for April 2012

'“I guess the big guy upstairs is looking after us,” Leopold joked after the ninth-place Sabres moved into a points tie (88) with the Washington Capitals, who hold the tiebreaker and the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres roar back, down Leafs in overtime

'“I think sometimes using the word ‘checking’ is a cop-out.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gerbe returns from injury, looking to score more goals

'Both will report to Rochester on amateur tryouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Catenacci, Knapp to entry-level deals

'"We had some defensemen who struggled early," Buffalo Sabres' head coach Lindy Ruff said. "Andrej had a tough time. One time our two veteran defensemen got tied up with each other. Toronto did a good job picking us apart. We got scared. We didn't have good puck control. We got caught standing in our own end."' … [Read more...] about With backs against the wall, Sabres pull off big win

'”It’s awesome,” Marcus said. “I don’t think when you’re called up you ever think you’ll be rookie of the month. But playing with Tyler Ennis and Drew Stafford has helped out a lot. It’s been smooth, we just have to make sure to close out these last three games very strong and try to make the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Holy jumpin’ Foligno

'"The losses hurt you, but the winning is fun," Ruff said. "There's no better feeling than standing there outside the door after a game when you win, especially at this time of year. The highs are high and the lows are a lot lower."' … [Read more...] about Sabres plugging away in year of expectations

Leafs fall as Sabres rally (Toronto Sun) Kessel wants wins before points (Toronto Sun) Holy jumpin' Foligno (Toronto Sun) Toronto Maple Leafs let another late lead slip away in 6-5 overtime loss to Buffalo Sabres (Toronto Star) Sabres rally to keep playoff hopes alive (National Post) Sabres plugging away in year of expectations (National Post) Maple Leafs D Gunnarsson … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

'“Today was one of those days where we could’ve found ourselves losing that game 5-0,” Leopold said. “It didn’t work out that way, because we decided to dig in and push it all the way.”' … [Read more...] about Roy caps Sabres’ comeback in 6-5 OT win over Leafs

'Knapp, listed at 6-foot-6 and 222 pounds, was Buffalo’s sixth-round pick in the 2009 draft. He agreed to a two-year deal after completing his college career at Miami, Ohio. Knapp is coming off a career-best season after going 15-9 with a 1.69 goals-against average and five shutouts.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2 prospects: F Catenacci and G Knapp

'With the victory, the Sabres pulled even with the idle Washington Capitals for the eighth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot with just two games remaining in the regular season. Buffalo, though, still sits in ninth place via a tiebreaker.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Toronto 5 (OT)

'Sometimes this is a bottom line business, and tonight the bottom line is that the Sabres get a much needed two points when it seemed like they were destined to go down in flames. This was the most "alive" the building has been all season long, and you could see the relief on all of the players faces as they mobbed one another after Roy netted the game-winner. This, my … [Read more...] about Roy Scores, Sabres Win 6-5 In OT

'How this team stayed alive, I have an idea. I've been saying for weeks that this team has been tweaked. I by no means think they're done, but they went from scared to we're going to win this game. To me this is a little refreshing.' … [Read more...] about Got it done

'Goals per game, assists per game, and points per game are at a career low. He has his fewest power play points since 2003-2004. Roy has 10 points on the power play. He had 14 last year - in half as many games. 10 points, lowest since rookie season.' … [Read more...] about Oh Roy!

'“We obviously had to take some chances. Like I said, we gave up some situations. But Sulzer in the crease, and Leo. I think all five of our guys were there on the tying goal. That might be one of the most incredible displays I’ve seen right there of trying to find the puck wherever it was at."' … [Read more...] about The final buzzer: April 3

'Catenacci (5’9”, 190 lbs., 3/9/93), selected by Buffalo in the third round (77th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, ranked second on the Owen Sound Attack (OHL) with 72 points (33+39) in 67 games in 2011-12. Catenacci added a goal and three assists in five playoff games for the Attack.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Agree To Terms With Catenacci And Knapp