Archives for 2012

'"We knew we were on the ropes," said defenseman Jordan Leopold, who scored a tying goal for the ages with 1:53 left. "We don't want to see that many on the board against, but somehow, someway we found a way to win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres display wow factor

'Referee Mike Hasenfratz deserved the first star of the game. He was on top of the entire play through all the arms and legs, which was why he didn't blow the play dead. Nobody else, including Leopold, knew where the puck was located with Marcus Foligno buried under Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek among the bodies in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Who didn’t write off the Sabres?

'In 88 previous NHL games for Nashville, Vancouver and Buffalo, Sulzer had just two goals. He has three goals and eight points in 15 games for the Sabres since being acquired on deadline day from Vancouver.' … [Read more...] about Sulzer has one ‘crazy night’ in win

'“I just wanted to step up and do my part,” said Roy, who along with Alexander Sulzer scored two goals for Buffalo. “I told myself before the game that my part is to score goals. I told myself, ‘Your job is to score goals.’ ”' … [Read more...] about Roy’s OT goal lifts Buffalo Sabres

'“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