Archives for 2012

'“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

'The Sabres played most of the third in their own end, with Miller continuing to shine in the net. Anaheim poured on the pressure in the final minute, but Buffalo's netminder was equal to the task. Miller battled his way to a 43 save shutout as a few other battles broke out in the final minute. With time expiring, multiple fights broke out, the first of which coming from … [Read more...] about Sabres Pluck Ducks 2-0

'Hodgson will play tonight in Anaheim while Sulzer won’t. The newest center is excited and was all smiles talking with us, “I’m excited, it’s a good group of guys, they’re younger with good offensive skill, steady D corps and good goaltending so I hope I fit in.” Hodgson added, "I’m excited to get going, just try to fit in with the team as best as possible. I’m excited to be … [Read more...] about Hodgson is ready to start his Sabre career

'The win moved the Sabres to 28-27-8 (64 points), and they are now just five points behind the eighth-place Washington Capitals. Buffalo’s four-game west coast swing continues Thursday as they head north to face the San Jose Sharks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Ducks 0

'Many fans were also hoping to see the last of Derek Roy and Drew Stafford, who have been millstones around the team’s neck this season, although Roy was playing better in the days leading to the trade deadline. For now these two players, and their combined $8.5 million is salaries, remain as Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sizing Up Trade Day

Shawn Szydlowski reassigned to Amerks from Gwinnett (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Regier has set them up nicely heading into the summer. The door is open to make tremendous upgrades. Regier still has to walk through.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take Positive Step at Deadline

'"Like I've said, we don't make those decisions. That's more proof because if I had any more influence Paul would still be here. I appreciate the way he plays. He's been one of my best friends for a long time there. Obviously, that's going to continue, but it was nice to have him as a teammate and have those other intangibles."' … [Read more...] about Miller laments the loss of Gaustad

'Darcy Regier pointed toward prospect Marcus Foligno as a player who played a similar style to Zack Kassian. No arguments here. Foligno is smaller at 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, but he was the more polished player and more mature person coming out of junior. So why wasn't the left winger, terrific for the past month in Rochester, summoned to help the struggling Sabres for more than a … [Read more...] about Deadline day in the NHL was a dud

'The Sabres' new center, acquired from Vancouver with defenseman Alexander Sulzer on Monday, had to fly from the West Coast to Buffalo to file immigration papers and undergo a physical. He completed that Tuesday morning and promptly flew back west to join his new teammates in California.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson arrives in California — well traveled

How they match up: Ducks-Sabres (Orange County Register) Up next for the Ducks: Wednesday vs. Buffalo (Los Angeles Times) Buffalo (27-27-8) at Anaheim (27-26-10) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (27-27-8) at Anaheim Ducks (27-26-10) (The Sports Network) Ducks set to host new-look Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage

Recruits eager to learn, win (Vancouver Province) Kassian compared to Lucic (Vancouver Province) Kassian aims to fly under the radar (Vancouver Sun) Kassian deserves chance to win over doubters (Vancouver Sun) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Vancouver Coverage

'"No matter how you view hockey, you have to understand how important players like Paul can be and how long it takes to develop a guy who plays that way at such a high level. Winning those faceoffs is not easy, killing those penalties is not easy and there aren’t a lot of guys willing to do those jobs and he was.” … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller angry about Gaustad trade

'General Manager Darcy Regier said Hodgson being Canadian and coming from a Canadian team had to go through Visa issues. Regier said all has been taken care of and both passed physicals and the new players will be ready to play Wednesday in Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres new players get immigration problems settled