Archives for 2012

'“We didn’t want to back off on them. If we backed off, it gives them time,” Gaustad said following the Sabres’ 6-2 win at the First Niagara Center. “We wanted to make sure that we had two forwards going extremely hard, and Patty and Gerbs did that most of the night. They worked hard. That’s how we got our chances.”' … [Read more...] about Gaustad line stymies Pens’ Malkin in Sabres win

Poor play brings out the best in Buffalo's struggling lineup (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Neal comfortable with team, contract (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Lackluster Sabres able to get the best of passionless Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins' answers within (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins re-sign winger Neal to six-year extension (Pittsburgh Tribune … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Jason Pominville had a goal and two assists, while Ryan Miller made 22 saves, including stopping Jordan Staal and Evgeni Malkin on breakaway attempts in the second period. Paul Gaustad, Drew Stafford and Tyler Ennis also scored for Buffalo (25-27-7), which improved to 1-3-1 in its past five, and moved out of a tie with Carolina for last place in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Roy scores 2 in Sabres 6-2 win over Penguins

'Derek Roy tallied twice to go with an assist while Jason Pominville lit the lamp and dished out two assists as the Buffalo Sabres snapped a four-game losing skid with a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Pittsburgh 2

'The win snaps a 4-game losing streak for Buffalo and also pulls them out of last place in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Stop Skid, Beat Pens 6-2

'“I think the answer was getting the fourth one right away. That was the answer,” he explained. “Obviously, the thoughts started creeping in, ‘That's going to give them some life and these next few shifts are important.’ I think the fact that we got it back in deep and were playing in their end; that was the difference. I thought we just kept coming. I know we made some … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Penguins 2

Rochester Amerks collapse against Bulldogs (Rochester D&C) New Dogs making the difference (Hamilton Spectator) Amerks fall to Bulldogs, 7-3 (Amerks.com) Bulldogs bite Americans in 7-3 comeback victory (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"A lot of it is obviously confidence," he said in First Niagara Center. "I'm just trying to focus on playing the game hard, get pucks deep and keep grinding it out. I'm sure [confidence is down], especially when you're not winning. Like I said, you try and just work hard, get to the net, get rebounds and tips, and try to find your game again."' … [Read more...] about Vanek falls with Sabres

'Several players mentioned how it was odd not hearing Lindy Ruff, when he watched from the press box, screaming during games. It made me wonder if they've grown tired of listening to their coach's bark. At times this season, the Sabres looked stale and uninterested in playing for him.' … [Read more...] about Everyone deserves blame for Sabres’ poor season

'The Pens lit up the Buffalo goaltending duo of Ryan Miller and Jhonas Enroth during the teams' last meeting, an 8-3 setback for the Sabres on Dec. 17.' … [Read more...] about Ruff plots to blunt Pens’ assault on goalies

'For the season, the Sabres rank 20th on the man advantage at 16.2 percent (31 of 192). They operated at 19.4 percent last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres power play woes continue

Pittsburgh (33-20-5) at Buffalo (24-27-7) (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins (33-20-5) at Buffalo Sabres (24-27-7) (The Sports Network) Surging Penguins visit struggling Sabres (NHL.com) What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'For Vanek this has become a regular habit and Lindy Ruff said, “This is something that has gone on for three straight games. Ruff said, “I’m surprised yes and the inopportune times to take those penalties, especially leading the last couple of games was something we had taken a lot of pride in and I think the frustration with players has led to lack of discipline.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek dealing with his benching

'“I loved the opportunity, I enjoyed it while it lasted. Things happen real quick when you’re running the four lines and trying to match up and if you lose a player of if someone’s not going as good, you’ve got to change things.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Patrick liked running the game

Lake Erie Monsters break the Rochester Americans’ win streak (Rochester D&C) Lake Erie Monsters snap Rochester hex with 3-1 home win (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Monsters top Amerks in back end of home-and-home series (Amerks.com) Big Bounce-Back Win over Americans (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage