Archives for 2012

'“Looking back, at the time we really didn’t look at my neck,” he said. “Nowadays, with all of the head injuries and things, we’re starting to recognize that there are so many joints and muscles in the neck that can cause symptoms. People are so quick to say ‘concussion, concussion,’ but in reality it’s not always that. My head’s been fine this whole time.”' … [Read more...] about Moorestown native won’t play

Moorestown native won't play (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Buffalo (24-26-6) at Philadelphia (31-18-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (24-26-6) at Philadelphia Flyers (31-18-7) (The Sports Network) Flyers try to rediscover winning ways as Sabres visit (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'"It was a tough day for me. I had a nervous breakdown, kind of, sitting there and a lot of thoughts going through my mind. It was just a rough day mentally. Now that I'm back with the team and back feeling better you see the upside and hope for the best and work at things to come back."' … [Read more...] about Hecht Finally Has a Positive Outlook

'“It’s a lot of fun playing in Philly, whether you’re on the road or the home team. It’s going to be a lot of fun. It’s always nice to play in a loud building; it gets you ready. You don’t really have to push yourself too much.”' … [Read more...] about Ville-delphia story

Sabres University (Artvoice) Amerks assign three players to Gwinnett (Amerks.com) A critical weekend awaits for the Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'But, given Regier’s acquisitions of Robyn Regehr and Christian Ehrhoff prior to the season, the Sabres and new owner Tom Golisano clearly want to break out of the just-made-it/just-missed-it motif, which has plagued the Sabres in all but one or two of the past dozen seasons. Dealing Roy for useful parts — if they’re available — would follow that theme.' … [Read more...] about So what’s the deal with Roy?

'"Buffalo penalty, two minutes for holding ... tripping ... tripping ... hooking ... tripping ... cross-checking ... tripping."' … [Read more...] about Boxed in by penalties, Sabres fall to Devils

'Nash is a terrific player having his worst season in the NHL. Still, he leads his team in scoring with 18 goals and 39 points in 57 games. He's been there nine seasons and counts for $7.8 million against the salary cap. His contract and their plans to rebuild contradict a veteran looking to win sooner than later.' … [Read more...] about Odds are against Sabres landing Nash

'"We were moving our legs really good," Kovalchuk said. "It's not easy to play against Buffalo, especially when they're desperate for the points. They've got great goaltending, but we outworked them and we deserved the win."' … [Read more...] about Kovalchuk puts in work for hat trick

'Against legendary goalie Martin Brodeur and the Devils, a lock-it-down, grind-it-out team, that’s a recipe for disaster.' … [Read more...] about Seven penalties doom Sabres in loss to Devils

'“That’s been the biggest, to get back to playing the minutes he seems suited to, that’s he’s not trying to do too much, that when he gets out there he’s fresh,” coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday prior to the Sabres’ 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils inside the First Niagara Center. “His game is a lot of times energy. It’s playing hard in a short period of time, and I think when … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Weber playing better with less ice time

Devils beat Sabres, 4-1, to extend road winning streak to five (Newark Star Ledger) Winning on the road, Devils have ingredient needed to win in playoffs (Newark Star Ledger) Ilya Kovalchuk surprised to get pass for first hat trick with Devils (Newark Star Ledger) Ilya Kovalchuk's hat trick leads Devils over Sabres, 4-1 (Bergen Record) Trade deadline approaches (Bergen … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Lack of discipline plagued the Sabres, who drew seven penalties that resulted in the Devils scoring two power-play goals.' … [Read more...] about Kovalchuk scores 3 in Devils 4-1 win over Sabres

'Ruff says he expects to require help from his assistants in delivering his message on the bench because the injury prevents him from raising his voice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ruff back behind bench against Devils