Archives for 2012

'The Sabres scored early and often against a Boston squad that merely went through the motions and was beaten at nearly every turn. Buffalo, coming off a 4-3 shootout victory over the New York Islanders, scored at least three goals in back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 16-17.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show some gumption in beating Bruins

'"We have the skill, and we have the talent," winger Drew Stafford said. "Confidence comes with the work. We want to continue going on a roll here. We did it last year. We're later in the game, but we have an opportunity to string some wins together and take a crack at it. We believe in here. It shows that we can do it. It's a matter of doing it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres find the missing ingredients

'"I felt better and better as the game went on," Ruff said in his first public comments since he was accidentally toppled by defenseman Jordan Leopold. "By the end, I felt really good."' … [Read more...] about Ruff to remain in press box for awhile

'The Sabres’ physicality sent a loud statement against the rough-and-tumble Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres throttle Bruins with Ruff watching

'“I always try to play through it,” he said. “It just got to the point where I figured I can’t help my teammates. Anytime you get to that point it’s time to stop when you’re hurting the team and not helping."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek feeling better, aiming for weekend return

Rask, Bruins fall flat (Boston Globe) Coaching can be a pretty rough business (Boston Globe) Bruins take big step back (Boston Herald) Wrong call costs B’s tying tally (Boston Herald) Bruins Suffer Painful Defeat in Buffalo As Club Can't Overcome Controversial Call (NESN) Bruins Continued Struggles Against Non-Playoff Teams Could Haunt Them in Quest for Home Ice in … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

'Jason Pominville scored twice, set up both times up by Ville Leino, and helped Buffalo improve to 4-0-1 in its past five. Tyler Ennis had a goal and assist, and Drew Stafford, Christian Ehrhoff and Patrick Kaleta also scored for Buffalo, 5-0-4 in its past nine home games.' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 36 saves as Sabres blank Bruins 6-0

'Ruff was dressed in a suit, and appeared to have something wrapped underneath his shirt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ coach Ruff watches game from above the ice

'Jason Pominville netted a pair of goals and Tyler Ennis finished with a goal and an assist. Christian Ehrhoff, Patrick Kaleta and Drew Stafford all scored for the Sabres, who have won three of their last four games. Ville Leino and Andrej Sekera added two helpers apiece in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 0

'As for the scraps, Cody McCormick and Shawn Thornton went at it at the 2:26 mark of the opening period. Later, Patrick Kaleta and Milan Lucic dropped the gloves right off a faceoff as Kaleta withstood a barrage of Lucic punches.' … [Read more...] about Pominville Leads Sabres to 6-0 Rout of Bruins

'“That was the most fun I’ve had all year,” said Ville Leino, who assisted on both of Pominville’s goals for his second multi-point game of the season. “Since the break, we’ve been playing a lot more fun and making plays. You can’t win nowadays if you don’t make plays, have fun out there. It’s awful tough. We were having fun and making plays. It was a nice day.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres 6, Bruins 0

Rochester Amerks fall to Toronto (Rochester D&C) Meet Shannon Rolston, wife of new Amerks coach (Rochester D&C) Frattin’s winner list Marlies past Rochester (CP) Ryan and Tropp return, but Amerks drop 4-3 decision to Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I have a fairly lengthy history in the game, and you take a certain comfort that this is a very unusual year, and they don't come around very often," Regier said. "Not unlike the winter in Buffalo this year. I think that that awareness allows you to kind of keep your head down, you keep moving, you have confidence in the staff, in the players. You recognize that if you stay … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Regier remains upbeat despite latest injury

'"I'm hoping and expecting to see him here," said Patrick, who would take over if Ruff is unable to attend. "We're going to prepare the team like normal. It's going to be the same routine. ... We're going to do everything we can to get ready to win a game. That's our focus."' … [Read more...] about Patrick to fill in against Bruins if Ruff can’t coach

'“Not everything’s going to go your way,” Miller said about the rough season he’s experienced. “It’s a lot like life. You’re going to have ups and downs, and how you handle those ups and downs is a big thing. If you’re going to sit there and wallow in it, you’re probably going to be a person that doesn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel and get any satisfaction out of … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Miller enjoying wins milestone as play picks up