Archives for 2012

'Coach Lindy Ruff has said the Sabres would’ve missed the playoffs last season if Boyes didn’t switch from wing to center late.' … [Read more...] about Regier’s deadline work for Sabres has varied in recent years

The Maturation of Marcus Foligno (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres remain 11th in the East, six points behind eighth-place Winnipeg. They're 8-3-3 in their last 14 games but the loss ended their three-game winning streak and now they play four more a long way from home, starting Wednesday night in Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres let a point slip away in overtime

'Also included in this year's work were 20 new courtside-rinkside suites that have been rented at about $1 million each annually and a private club in that area that allows fans to watch teams leave and enter the ice or court. MSG Network has a studio in that area that regularly shows that new wrinkle during Knicks and Rangers telecasts.' … [Read more...] about Major renovation rejuvenating MSG

Rangers Top Sabres, Now Wait to See if They’ll Get Help (New York Times) Ryan Callahan's overtime goal scores NY Rangers' 3-2 win over Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden (New York Daily News) Rangers bag win, mull Nash swap (New York Post) Rangers get revenge on Sabres enforcer; trade Wolski (New York Post) Callahan scores in OT for Rangers (Newsday) Rangers still … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“We worked hard and we battled for a point,” Stafford said. “We just have to keep our focus and doing our best. It’s an uphill climb."' … [Read more...] about Callahan’s 100th goal wins it for Rangers in OT

'"Our guys mis-connected on a few plays there and that was the difference," said Miller.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 3, Buffalo 2 (OT)

'Callahan scored in overtime to give the Blueshirts a 3-2 win thanks to a nifty move to get to the net. The Rangers' captain took a pass just inside the offensive zone and got around a sliding Kaleta and beat Miller for the game winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Stop Sabres’ Streak In Overtime

'“We had Callahan, and he slipped free,” said Miller. “If he was aiming armpit then he’s the best hockey player ever. I thought he was going a little higher.”' … [Read more...] about Rangers 3, Sabres 2 (OT)

Amerks win shootout over Lake Erie Monsters (Rochester D&C) Lake Erie loses to Rochester in shootout, 4-3 (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks beat Monsters in epic 15-round shootout battle (Amerks.com) Weekend Ends with Epic Shootout Loss (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

Buffalo (27-27-7) at NY Rangers (38-15-6) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (27-27-7) at New York Rangers (38-15-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres start road trip in New York (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'"I'm just happy to get some wins," Miller said. "I guess it doesn't really matter who it's against right now, but we know they're a very good team. We had to play a good game to beat them. Those do feel good."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Miller jump for Roy in shootout

'Forget about fans being optimistic vs. media being pessimistic and let's instead be realistic with a quarter of the season remaining. Standing before the Sabres now is a much taller order than the challenge they treated like a speed bump a year ago.' … [Read more...] about Five-point gap in race more than a stretch

'"I tried to play a sound defensive game and when there are openings sometimes I'm trying to jump into the play," Sekera said. "Sometimes, it works and sometimes it doesn't."' … [Read more...] about Sekera jumps in at the right time

'“We got our eyes set on eighth,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “It’s going to take one heck of a run still. You got to give the guys credit. They’ve been locked in for a good period of time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win quiet, tight contest over Bruins, move closer to eighth place