Archives for January 25, 2013

Hurricanes-Sabres Preview (AP) Carolina Hurricanes (1-2-0) at Buffalo Sabres (2-1-0) (The Sports Network) 'Canes go for home-and-home sweep of Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage (Part II)

'“It wasn’t our best game,” Sabres center Tyler Ennis said. “We didn’t do the right things with the puck. I was guilty of that, for sure. It was tough. We’ve got to bounce back and be better.”' … [Read more...] about ’Canes break through on Sabres

'“The past two times I’ve had guys make sure that I’m up,” the Buffalo Sabres forward said Thursday. “It’s just the paranoia of making sure you’re up and not being able to rely on your roommate in case you do forget.”' … [Read more...] about Single rooms lead to uneasy quiet time

Canes beat Sabres 6-3 for first win of season (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes improvement enough ... for now (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery 1 (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery 2 (Raleigh News and Observer) Stars shine in Canes' victory over Sabres (Fox Sports Carolinas) Eric Staal's hat trick gives Hurricanes first win (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage (Part I)

'''I think we gave up the puck too much,'' Pominville said. ''We battled back a couple of times . (but) we gave up too many rush opportunities and were a little too casual with the puck. It just wasn't our usual game.''' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes earn 1st win by beating Sabres 6-3

'"It's good we have a short time in between games so we have a chance to make up for today," Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff said.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 6, Buffalo 3

'"I didn't feel rusty. I felt a little bit lost tonight," Enroth said. When I asked him to explain what he meant by "lost," he responded, "I don't know -- just lost. I wasn't really in the right position on a couple of shots and stuff like that."' … [Read more...] about Enroth’s debut was not a good one

'"I think it was a combination of youth," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I know that Cody (Hodgson) could make better plays. He did a great job keeping the puck turned up and then we ended up turning the puck over. If you don't take care of the puck, it can go the other way on you."' … [Read more...] about Eric Staal’s hat trick gives Hurricanes first win

'Jason Pominville scored twice for the Sabres, who battled back from an early 2-0 deficit during a wild six-goal middle period. Cody Hodgson scored for the third straight game, and Thomas Vanek picked up a pair of assists to give him eight points in a three-game point streak. Jhonas Enroth stopped 32 of 37 Carolina shots to take the loss in his first start of the season.' … [Read more...] about Staaled Out: Sabres doubled up 6-3 by Canes

Break offers chance for Amerks, Sabres to set rosters (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage