Archives for March 3, 2013

Sabres at Rangers tonight (7:30 p.m. start) (White Plains Journal News) Sabres-Rangers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (9-12-1) at New York Rangers (9-8-2) (The Sports Network) Sabres and Rangers meet for first time (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'Jason Pominville and Tyler Ennis scored the only goals in a shootout, giving the Sabres a 4-3 victory over New Jersey in front of 19,070 fans, a sellout crowd in First Niagara Center that was more vocal and excited than any other this season with the exception of the home opener.' … [Read more...] about Fun and good cheer return as Sabres top Devils

'A week ago, when things were at their low point, Ville Leino said the Sabres were too nice. He said it might be healthy if they challenged each other a little more. Intended or not, it reflected poorly on the captain.' … [Read more...] about Pominville and the home crown come alive

'It was Hecht’s first goal since Dec. 30, 2011 at Washington and his first at home since Dec. 2, 2011 against Detroit. Hecht, a 21-goal man for the Sabres as recently as three years ago, had just four in 22 games last year.' … [Read more...] about Hecht ends long goal drought

'An easy fix that wouldn’t be disruptive: Nashville to the Southeast Division, Minnesota to the Central Division, Winnipeg to the Northwest Division.' … [Read more...] about The numbers don’t add up for realignment

'When it comes to coaching, the Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Amerks are presently in a state of suspended animation.' … [Read more...] about Instability for Sabres, Amerks

'“We’re getting more resilient as a team now, and I think that’s a good sign for us,” Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Devils, have first 3-game winning streak this season

'“I thought it was good,” interim Sabres coach Ron Rolston said about Flynn’s debut. “I’ll have to watch the video, and we’ll do a lot of teaching stuff. I’m sure there was a lot of anxiety and a lot of wanting to do well in his first game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Flynn makes NHL debut as injured Vanek sits

Devils lose fourth straight, fall to Sabres in shootout, 4-3 (Newark Star Ledger) Andrei Loktionov emerging as important acquisition (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Devils fall to Sabres in shootout loss, 4-3 (Bergen Record) Andrei Loktionov surging (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“He does a lot of things well,” his former teammate Tim Connolly said. “He has a knack for finding the back of the net. I think if you get a chance to play with him, what it does is it opens up a lot of ice for his linemates.”' … [Read more...] about For the Sabres, Vanek Is Behind the Wheel While Hodgson Navigates

'Cody Hodgson had two assists and Jochen Hecht also scored for Buffalo, which improved to 3-2-0 since Ron Rolston took over as interim coach after Lindy Ruff was fired.' … [Read more...] about Pominville leads Sabres in 4-3 SO win over Devils

'Interim coach Ron Rolston described the injury as short-term and hopes Vanek will return for Buffalo's game at the New York Rangers on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Vanek ruled out against Devils

'The Sabres' second shooter, Tyler Ennis, beat Hedberg on the blocker side to start the second round, meaning it was up to Adam Henrique, who was involved in a skirmish with Ennis at the end of overtime, to extend the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, New Jersey 3 (SO)

'Jason Pominville led the Sabres with two goals and Ryan Miller stopped 28 of 31 shots in the win. Miller also stopped both shootout shots to seal the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Defeat Devils 4-3 in Shootout

'I think overall it's a better game for Foligno, but it's one he needs to build on.' … [Read more...] about Foligno gets a great opportunity