Archives for January 2013

'Kostka insists he holds no hard feelings toward the Sabres, however. “I was kind of the odd guy out that didn’t have a contract for the next year,” he said. “They needed to clear up space. They were like, ‘Thank you for what you’ve done, and we’re going to move forward.’”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres prospect Kostka finally living NHL dream with Leafs

'“Correct me if I’m wrong, but we lost a lot of different ways last year. We are just happy to have found a way to win and to get a good start was important. It is already going to have to be behind us. We’re just off and running and running and running. It’s going to be a tough season for everybody and you have to get your points while you can.”' … [Read more...] about Miller still Mr. Everything for Sabres

'“The organization did a good job adding the players it did,” said Hodgson, referring to agitator Steve Ott and 6-foot-8 enforcer John Scott. “You need that type of physical personnel on a team, they were great additions that added to our overall toughness.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo forward Cody Hodgson glad to see Sabres toughen up

'“It was a big thing the team wanted to address in the off-season,” forward Jason Pominville said Monday as the Sabres prepared to play the Toronto Maple Leafs. “They made it clear when they traded one of our top offensive players in Derek Roy and got some grittiness.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres won’t be pushed around this season

Sabres stymie Leafs in home opener (Toronto Sun) Close calls might not cut it for Leafs fans (Toronto Sun) Leafs' Carlyle: Respect needs to be earned (Toronto Sun) Miller still Mr. Everything for Sabres (Toronto Sun) Hockey fans let NHL and players off too easy (Toronto Sun) Kostka takes long road to Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs lose home opener to Buffalo Sabres … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'ler was a big reason why Toronto's fans spent much of the contest sitting on their hands in the Leafs' home opener.' … [Read more...] about Veteran goaltender Ryan Miller leads Sabres to victory over Maple Leafs

'"Confidence helps a little bit too but maybe playing (has helped)," said Hodgson. "I'm playing with amazing players. That's pretty much it. We're always looking for plays and they're really creative. They've got so much speed and talent and I just try to fit in with them as best as possible."' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Pominville, Hodgson proving to be a dangerous top line for Sabres

'"We needed to start strong tonight and that's what we got," said Miller. "I haven't had a whole lot of luck here in this building so it was nice to get the win tonight."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Toronto 1

'oying a two-goal lead for most of the game, the Sabres held off a late flurry by the Maple Leafs and beat Toronto 2-1. Ryan Miller stopped 34 shots as Buffalo improved to 2-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Escape Toronto With 2-1 Win

'Grigorenko wasn’t an offensive force against Toronto on Monday, but he played pretty well in his first road action the in NHL. Following the game, I asked Lindy Ruff what he thought of the rookie's effort against the Maple Leafs. "It was a little tough because there were times I didn't get the matchup I wanted," Ruff said. "But I thought he did a real good job of staying … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Grigorenko hits the road

'A day after combining for nine points against the Flyers, the Sabres’ first line once again came through in a big way.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Pominville lead Sabres past Leafs

'Ryan Miller came within 102 seconds of a shutout before Nazem Kadri buried a shot into the Buffalo net at 18:18 of the third. The Maple Leafs appeared to tied the game shortly after that, but the goal was immediately waved off when it was ruled that Joffrey Lupul directed the puck past Miller with his glove.' … [Read more...] about Miller is a killer as Sabres edge Leafs

Rick Schofield at home with Rochester Amerks (Rochester D&C) Horrid hounds lose in record-tying fashion (Hamilton Spectator) Schofield's second-period winner leads Americans to 6-3 win over Bulldogs (CP) Fast start keys Amerks' 6-3 win over Bulldogs (Amerks.com) Amerks tame ‘Dogs 6-3 (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs: Monday NHL game preview (Toronto Star) Sabres-Maple Leafs Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (1-0-0) at Toronto Maple Leafs (1-0-0) (The Sports Network) Leafs set for home opener against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage

'“It’s a lot of luck when you get that many points,” said Vanek, who had the best outing by a Buffalo player in five years. “I was fortunate every pass I made went in, and when I scored, I scored. You won’t have many of those nights. You enjoy it, you like the win and you move on.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres find that winning combination