Archives for 2012

'What’s happened to a team most gave up in late January?' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres rally, beat Dallas for fifth win in sixth tries

'“I’m surprised,” Ruff said about McCormick having zero goals in 38 contests this season. “Part of it was getting a little dinged up earlier in the year. But he’s got good hands. I think we’ve seen that where he can move the puck and make good plays. He can finish. I think he’ll get some. He hasn’t. His struggles have been along the lines of some of our other players.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick not timing goal drought

Even in another tough loss, Stars still take baby steps forward (Dallas Morning News) Gulutzan: Morrow out at least another two weeks (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (Dallas Morning News) Stars let a point get away in shootout loss to Sabres (ESPN Dallas) Sabres 3, Stars 2, SO (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Dallas Coverage

'The Sabres controlled the third period, in which they scored twice to rally from two goals down, and outshot the Stars 13-3.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe caps Sabres’ 3-2 shootout win over Stars

'"We were able to keep at it tonight and make some plays," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "We need to get some more of these wins to get back in the hunt. But that was an important point for us."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Dallas 2 (SO)

'Buffalo has now picked up 11 out of a possible 12 points in its last 6 games (5-0-1) and leapfrogged from 13th to 11th place in the Eastern Conference, still 8 points back of 8th place Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally for 3-2 Shootout Win Over Dallas

'“I thought as the game went on we kept turning it up, playing better and we just played until the last second. In the end, we deserved two points,” said Thomas Vanek. “Obviously, that gave us a lot of confidence that we're within one with a lot of time left. It took until the last minute, but we never stopped believing. This game is all about confidence. Right now, the guys … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Stars 2 (SO)

Amerks rout Texas Stars (Rochester D&C) Rochester beats Texas Stars 9-4 (Austin American Statesman) Full-Strength Amerks Can Make A Playoff Run (WGR-AM) Amerks offense erupts in 9-4 win over Texas (Amerks.com) Second Period Surge Leads Americans Past Stars 9-4 (TexasStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It feels good to score that many goals," center Tyler Ennis said Thursday. "We haven't done that at all this year. A lot of things are coming together right now. Unfortunately, we still have a long way to go, but things are looking up right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres offense on a mini hot streak

'"Everyone is extremely hockey smart," Weber said. "Obviously, you miss the veteran leadership of Lindy, but just like our team in here, they're all leaders and they're all coaches for a reason."' … [Read more...] about Assistants filling the void for ailing Ruff

'“It hasn’t been easy this season, definitely frustrating,” Leino admitted. “But I always try to be happy and not think about that so much. … It’s not going to ease up until you get your confidence back. I was working on my game and trying to do that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino staying positive, finally finding groove on wing

Dallas (28-23-2) at Buffalo (22-24-6) (AP) Dallas Stars (28-23-2) at Buffalo Sabres (23-24-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres could have Vanek back against Stars (NHL.com) StarGazing - February 10th vs. Buffalo Sabres (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Dallas Coverage

'The winger said, “I felt real good out there, a few battle drills so it’s encouraging.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek likely to be back Friday

'“He’s better, they’ve done some further evaluation and they’re going to do a procedure on his neck where some of that pain has been coming from so it’s a little bit of a different evaluation.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hecht to have procedure

Rochester Amerks find physical presence in Marcus Foligno (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage