Archives for March 12, 2013

'“With the penalties being called the way they are, it’s a difference-maker,” Sabres left wing Thomas Vanek said. “Some are questionable, but at the end of the day, penalties are penalties. We’re not very good at that right now. We’re taking too many.”' … [Read more...] about Penalties keeping Sabres boxed in

'“I feel really good, so we’ll see,” said Leino, who had hoped to debut in Philadelphia. “It would have been good extra momentum to play against an old team and a fun rink to play, but we’re looking at this day now.”' … [Read more...] about Rolston faces decisions on Leino, Leopold

'“I’m always used to be playing (the) power play and big minutes. Obviously, there’s a lot less opportunity and good feeling and a chance to score. You’re not able to do that and get those chances.”' … [Read more...] about Leino looking for chance to show his worth to Sabres

'“It was a tough play,” Rolston said. “He was going, and I thought his back was turned. That’s not the way they saw it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis ‘dinged up’ from Simmonds hit, not concussed

Rangers at Sabres tonight (White Plains Journal News) Rangers-Sabres Preview (AP) New York Rangers (13-9-2) at Buffalo Sabres (9-14-3) (The Sports Network) Surging Rangers seek another win over Sabres (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers at Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'As far as the hit by the Flyers Wayne Simmonds which was not penalized, Rolston said, “It was a tough play. He was going and I thought his back was turned, but it’s not the way they saw it. It’s what they see and what they think they see and they make the call on it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ennis missed practice

'It wasn’t tough enough and that was addressed, yet here the team sits as the second worst team in the NHL. It really goes to show that injuries or not, this is a bad team. It’s changed the coach and at times played better, yet they get further and further behind.' … [Read more...] about Does Rolston still believe?

Matt Ellis Leading Group of Grinders (and Winners) in Rochester (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage