Archives for February 20, 2013

‘This one is memorable because it was so utterly forgettable.’

‘The Sabres have dropped to 29th in the NHL at 12.9 percent, scoring on just 8-of-62 chances this season. They are a woeful 2 for 37 with the man advantage over the last 10 games.’

‘The Sabres’ proposal is designed to create a new tourism draw for downtown Buffalo to complement the canals, ships, parks and other features already in place or under way on the waterfront.’

‘These days, the Sabres have a $65 million payroll, a dedicated owner in Terry Pegula and play to a full house nearly every night. Too bad the players can’t match the passion exhibited elsewhere.’

‘“I didn’t have a real good day because I know we could’ve easily won that game,” Leopold said about the Sabres’ 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh. “I’ve played a lot of games in the league. … That’s a blown coverage. Of course, you say it’s a five-man group. But that’s a pretty easy read for me and didn’t end up making it. That’s not the first time this year. It’s happened a couple times.”‘

‘”You’ve got to credit your linemates. With Pommer (Jason Pominville) I’ve had good chemistry and with Cody (Hodgson) we’ve found a centreman who can move the puck both ways (with forehand and backhand passes) and the puck has been going in. Lately, we’ve had some good chances, I’ve gotten some good chances and they’re not going in. I’ve just got to stay the same: Don’t get too high, don’t get too low and play my game.”‘

‘Joy back into your life’ (Winnipeg Free Press)
Pavelec key to complete games for the Jets (Winnipeg Free Press)
Thomas WHO? (Winnipeg Free Press)
Game stars (Winnipeg Free Press)
Jets rattle Sabres, hold on for win (Winnipeg Sun)
Dustin Byfuglien goes up front on power play for Winnipeg Jets (Winnipeg Sun)
Final: Jets 2, Sabres 1 (WinnipegJets.com)
Photo gallery (WinnipegJets.com)
Photo gallery (Sabres.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)

‘Miller has had really only one bad game (against Toronto in Buffalo), and recently has been back to his old remarkable self, with a .944 save percentage in the four games prior to Tuesday night. But the Sabres have given up the most shots in the league and have experienced undue difficulty nursing ties and leads, most recently against Pittsburgh on Sunday when a great comeback was nullified by two late and needless goals.’

‘It appears this particular style has worn off.’

‘Jason Pominville scored for Buffalo, once again booed by its home crowd. The Sabres are 4-9-1 in their past 14 and have dropped consecutive home games for the first time since last February.’