Archives for March 2, 2013

'They go for their first three-game winning streak of the season today in First Niagara Center against the New Jersey Devils and secondary scoring will continue to be a point of emphasis. They will need more breakout performances like the one winger Nathan Gerbe put together in Thursday’s 4-3 shootout win at Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try for third straight

'One option would be to put defenseman Jordan Leopold on injured reserve for the weekend, perhaps backdated, to make room for Flynn. Leopold (upper body) is back at practice.' … [Read more...] about Flynn callup could mean roster moves

'Major arterials such as Seneca Street, South Park Avenue, Michigan Avenue and surrounding side streets will be closed to vehicles and teeming with runners for the nearly five-mile run, which begins at noon.' … [Read more...] about Shamrock Run, Sabres game could create traffic problems

'“I didn’t want to end up back in the hospital, back in surgery,” Gerbe said. “I don’t want to mess anything up. So I took the process slow. I started to feel better the last 10 games or so skating. Just feeling more comfortable, using my speed, using my strength and trusting my back, and I think that’s the biggest thing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gerbe regaining old form following offseason back surgery

'“He wanted to win every game,” Morris said. “He was not holding back one bit when he was on the ice. I know that he carries that same type of focus when he coaches. It’s more of a calculated type of thing.”' … [Read more...] about Mentors not surprised Sabres’ Rolston evolved into NHL coach

'“This will be a first,” Gionta said. “It will be awesome playing against Buffalo. It’s only an hour away from where my parents live. There will be a lot of family and friends. I think as a kid I played here between periods once. Real young. That was it."' … [Read more...] about Devils’ Stephen Gionta thrilled to play in Buffalo as club looks to end slide

Devils' Stephen Gionta thrilled to play in Buffalo as club looks to end slide (Newark Star Ledger) Devils up next: At the Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils-Sabres Preview (AP) New Jersey Devils (10-6-4) at Buffalo Sabres (8-12-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres chase third straight win, face Devils (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage

'It will be a busy month for the Buffalo Sabres who will play 15 games in 30 days. Although this month does feature the longest break between games the club will have with the truncated schedule.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down Sabres March schedule

'In Rochester Flynn has scored 16 goals and 16 assists in 45 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Flynn

'Buffalo is in the middle of three games in three cities in four nights going from Sunrise to Buffalo to New York. Saturday and Sunday are back to back and Ryan Miller has now played 11 straight games and 16 out of 18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Enroth has a clean slate

'As far as what went wrong Foligno said, “I think I was trying to do too much, just simplifying my game I think is the biggest thing. I’ve got to be a simple player and when I’m a simple player, I’m most effective. I think that’s using my speed on the walls and battling pucks. For myself I was losing a lot of battles and that’s not how I play so I was disappointed with my … [Read more...] about Sabres Foligno is ready to play his game

'Right, of course he's not Chara. Chara is great and dominant and mean and has won trophies individually and, you know, that big team one they give out every spring/summer. He's a captain and climbs mountains for fun in the off season. So no, Myers is not Chara.' … [Read more...] about Myers Growing Pains

'Cruel caveman couture. That’s some olde world wordsmithery there.' … [Read more...] about Fur flies as animal rights group attacks Sabres over faux coat

'Flynn (7/26/88, 6'1", 180 lbs) joins the Sabres on his first career recall after signing with the Sabres on March 29, 2012. In 45 games for the Americans this season, the Lynnfield, Mass. native has recorded 32 points (16+16), tying to lead all Rochester skaters in goals and ranking 10th among all AHL rookies in both goals and points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Forward Brian Flynn

Gates Orlando, Amerks Hall of Famer, touts organ donation after heart transplant (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Cassidy embracing new role as bench boss (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage