Archives for February 2013

'“When they boo you, it means they miss you,” said a smiling Campbell. “I try to take it as a positive and that’s the case. They’re great fans here. I love coming back here. I still have friends here and to score a game-winner is great. A lot of good times here, good memories.”' … [Read more...] about Campbell laughs off boos

'The Sabres possess no scoring beyond the trio of Vanek, Cody Hodgson and Jason Pominville. They can’t hold leads or play tight defensively for an entire 60 minutes, either.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow lead to Panthers, waste Vanek’s 3-point effort

'“He took a pretty hard shot,” Ruff said inside the First Niagara Center prior to the game. “It depends. It could be day-to-day. It could be a little bit more.”' … [Read more...] about Brennan replaces Sekera on banged-up blue line

Florida Panthers storm back, get first road win (Miami Herald) Florida Panthers’ George Parros makes powerful impact (Miami Herald) Campbell swats in winner in 4-3 comeback victory over Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers Wrap-Up: Panthers 4, Sabres 3 (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage

'Thomas Vanek and Cody Hodgson had a goal and assist each, and Alexander Sulzer also scored for Buffalo, which dropped to 1-5-1 since opening the season with two wins.' … [Read more...] about Campbell lifts Panthers to 4-3 win over Sabres

'Coach Lindy Ruff said before the game that Sekera will miss at least a few days and potentially longer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Sekera ruled out against Panthers

'Thomas Vanek and Cody Hodgson each had a goal and two assists, while Alexander Sulzer also lit the lamp and Ryan Miller made 29 saves for Buffalo, which dropped its second straight game and sixth of its last seven overall.' … [Read more...] about Florida 4, Buffalo 3

'The Sabres drop to 3-5-2 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Blow 2-goal Lead, Lose 4-3 to Panthers

'I realize the team is tired after playing in Montreal yesterday, but good teams find a way to overcome and win.' … [Read more...] about What team is this?

'Florida straddled Buffalo with its fifth loss in seven games. The Sabres have earned three points during that stretch and sit at the bottom of the Northeast Division standings.' … [Read more...] about Panthers rally for 4-3 win over Sabres

Preview: Panthers at Sabres, Sunday 3 p.m. (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers-Sabres Preview (AP) Florida Panthers (2-5-0) at Buffalo Sabres (3-4-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres hope to rebound against Panthers (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage

'“It’s not about toughness, it’s about playing hockey,” Julien said. “We just go out and play and do what we have to do to win hockey games. It’s pretty simple.”' … [Read more...] about Don’t worry, Boston Bruins have might without the fight

'As previously stated, this isn’t about one lost fight between two tough guys and the relative fairness of a massive human being throwing fists with a merely extra-large human being. Just as the Lucic/Miller collision was about much more than a forward skating into a goaltender last season for the Sabres, Buffalo’s fulfilled intentions of belting the Bruins straight across the … [Read more...] about Still waiting for proper Bruins’ response

'"It is an honor to be back in the NHL, Grigorenko said in the locker room after the lifeless Sabres 6-1 setback against the Canadiens on Saturday at the Bell Centre. I'm in a good organization. I'm really happy, the Sabres gave me a chance and I want to prove I deserve my place here."' … [Read more...] about Quebec to Buffalo

'It was a complete and total beatdown.' … [Read more...] about Habs blast Sabres