Archives for 2012

Buffalo (21-24-6) at NY Islanders (21-22-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (21-24-6) at New York Islanders (21-22-7) (The Sports Network) Isles try for three in a row vs. Sabres (NHL.com) New York Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres - game preview (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'“Just hoping to get it,” he said. “One game at a time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller a win short of breaking Hasek mark

'When I asked Ruff if he’s lost confidence in his center the head coach said, “His ice time has still been good.” I then tweaked the question and asked if he’s lost confidence in giving him key ice time. Ruff said, “It comes with production. The production and the making the plays or the finishing of plays and last night I said it’s not good enough to miss the opportunity, … [Read more...] about Does Ruff still have faith in Roy?

'Tyler Ennis missed Thursday’s practice. Ruff said, “Tyler’s now has the flu bug that’s been going around. Going into the game he wasn’t doing well but got through the game.” Ruff assured us that his ankle has nothing to do with this, “I haven’t seen any indication that it’s bothering him at all. I think he’s really played well for us. His speed up front has been evident, he’s … [Read more...] about Sabres send McNabb back. Ennis sick

Ex-Amerk Wilson leads Abbotsford to OT win (Rochester D&C) Wilson's OT snipe lifts Heat past Amerks (Abbotsford News) McNabb getting back to work in Rochester (WGR-AM) Amerks fall to Abbotsford in overtime (Amerks.com) Rochester Americans sign Kyle Ostrow to pro tryout (Amerks.com) Wilson's 3 points sink Americans (AbbotsfordHeat.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We lost a lot of guys down the road, but that's no excuse for the other guys not scoring," said center Derek Roy, who can't believe the plummet. "No, not at the start of the year looking at our team and seeing in training camp how it went and starting off the season well."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shoot, they miss

'"We've put ourselves in a tough spot, but we feel we're capable of climbing back into this and getting into the playoffs," Pominville said after a sign-and-greet session at his old hockey stomping grounds. "The way we have played lately (2-0-1 in the past three) is more of the way we want to play."' … [Read more...] about Pominville not ready to give up on Buffalo Sabres

'“I have three goals, so I don’t know who’s coming running,” Boyes said bluntly.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Boyes hoping to avoid fifth deadline trade

'Ruff says McNabb was sent down to allow him to get additional ice time. That’s unlikely to happen in Buffalo, where Ruff is comfortable with his current six-player defensive rotation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie D McNabb demoted to AHL Rochester

Rochester Amerks blank Abbotsford (Rochester D&C) Goal-starved Heat shut out by Rochester (Abbotsford News) Leggio, Amerks shutout Heat 3-0 (Amerks.com) Heat dropped 3-0 by Americans (AbbotsfordHeat.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I’m responsible for the development of the brand and all marketing initiatives that we do,” Rossi said. “One of the main initiatives is commutation with the fans, giving them access to as much as we can, getting their feedback and getting everyone within Buffalo, southern Ontario and our area access to the Sabres and the ability to access the Sabres whenever they want, … [Read more...] about Port Colborne native right at home in Buffalo

'"We have to put some pucks away," Miller said in First Niagara Center. "It was a really strong effort from our guys. One point is OK, but we can't afford to do that. We've got to win some games."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo draws blank slate in shootout loss to Rangers

'What happens between now and the NHL trade deadline will reveal how the Sabres feel about Miller and a few others. He has a 0.63 goals-against average and .976 save percentage in his last three games. The better he plays, the greater his value. The better he plays, the more tempted they are to keep him.' … [Read more...] about To trade or not to trade Miller, that’s Sabres’ question

'"That's what you call leadership," Kaleta said. "We've got to have that from everybody where they want to put their body on the line, whether it's taking a hit, blocking a shot. You can go down the line. That's someone you look up to, someone who I think is a top penalty killer in the league. I look up to him and try to learn from him."' … [Read more...] about Gaustad pesters Rangers with play

'It was a disappointing ending for the Sabres who were playing their first home game in nearly three weeks, and certainly competed well enough to earn two points instead of the one they wound up with.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres push hard, lose to New York Rangers, Ryan Callahan