Archives for 2012

'Reaction to the column was interesting if not entertaining, and it sparked arguments among several readers.' … [Read more...] about Fans’ fury deserves an answer

'"He's not good," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after the game. "He's got concussion symptoms. Wasn't feeling bad [Monday]. He took a hit from [T.J.] Oshie in St. Louis, kind of an elbow — and came off [Tuesday] and he was a mess. He couldn't focus. Emotionally, he was really unstable. He's in a tough place right now. We're worried. ... To come off and be the way he was tells … [Read more...] about Another concussion sidelines Hecht

'"As poorly as the Sabres have been playing, they'll surely finish ahead of at least Columbus and Edmonton."' … [Read more...] about No way top-paid Sabres finish worst in NHL

Devils fall in shootout, lose 2-1 to Sabres (New York Post) Devils stumble into All-Star break with loss to Buffalo Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Devils' Martin Brodeur after loss to Sabres: 'We're not an elite team' (Newark Star Ledger) Devils' Adam Henrique won't blame mini-slump on sore groin (Newark Star Ledger) Devils head to break with a shootout heartbreak (Bergen … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Jason Pominvile and Nathan Gerbe scored in a shootout and Ryan Miller made 27 saves as the Buffalo Sabres snapped a 12-game losing streak on the road with a 2-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap 12-game road skid

'Nathan Gerbe's goal in the fourth round of the shootout gave the Buffalo Sabres a rare road win in a 2-1 decision over the New Jersey Devils.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, New Jersey 1 (SO)

'Outside of the early chances, neither team had many opportunities to score and the Sabres and Devils went to a shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Devils 2-1 in shootout

'Goal scoring, playmaking, toughness, heart, leadership and character. There are a number of areas in which your team is lacking.' … [Read more...] about Dear Mr. Pegula

'You could hope they keep losing because they would have to make a move then, right?' … [Read more...] about What Am I Supposed To Do Now?

'The Sabres were only able to manage 14 shots on goal in the game, matching their season-low set on December 3 in Nashville. Ironically, that was also the date of Buffalo’s last win on the road.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Devils 1, SO

'"We may have to win a game, 1-0," he said Monday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres say they’ve got to get defensive

'"I'm happy to get back, and hopefully we can get out of this hole and get a win," Ehrhoff said. "Just bring some confidence and some fun. It's been a tough few weeks for the guys that have been playing, and I'll just try to come in and bring a little excitement and try to give them some confidence."' … [Read more...] about Ehrhoff’s goals: Life spirits, then win games

'Right now, they’re atrocious, arguably the NHL’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about One game before break, Sabres in the cellar

Buffalo (19-24-5) at New Jersey (26-19-2) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-24-5) at New Jersey Devils (26-19-2) (The Sports Network) Struggling Sabres hope to snap road slide (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Though the NHL's single-season record of 37 consecutive regulation defeats on the road set by the 1974-75 Washington Capitals appears out of reach, the Sabres are within striking distance of their franchise record of 23 straight winless games on the road (15 losses and 8 ties in 1971-72).' … [Read more...] about Scuffling Sabres continue their downward slide