Archives for March 22, 2013

'The split-allegiance spectators who filled First Niagara Center on Thursday thoroughly enjoyed the latest chapter in the border war. Buffalo’s fans liked it a little bit more.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Leafs on Ott’s shootout goal

'You expect more for that kind of money. The standard was raised when he signed the deal, same as it did for Mario Williams when the Bills gave him $100 million. The Sabres aren’t paying Myers to be average, or merely good. They’re paying him for great.' … [Read more...] about Myers leaves you wanting more

'“I think his skill is underrated,” said captain Jason Pominville, who skated on the top line with Ott and center Cody Hodgson. “He can make plays and finish, so it’s fun being out there with him.”' … [Read more...] about Gritty Ott answers late call

'“We know we have a bit of a hill to climb,” he said. “But why can’t we be the team?”' … [Read more...] about Relentless Sabres roar back to down Leafs in ultra-intense tilt

'“Obviously, it was pretty tough,” Sulzer said. “I finally got to play here and found my spot, and then to have that happen to me doesn’t help me.”' … [Read more...] about Sulzer disappointed season over, hoping to re-sign with Sabres

'“I enjoy the way I play,” he shrugged. “I play a hard, physical type of game. As much as I can contribute to my team, I’m going to do it, and by any means, whether it’s blocking shots or whatever the case may be.”' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta doesn’t care if you hate him: ‘That means I’m doing my job’

Leafs lose in shootout to Sabres (Toronto Sun) Mike Komisarek goes to Marlies (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs lose to Sabres in shootout (Toronto Star) Leafs squander lead and lose to Sabres in chippy affair (Toronto Globe and Mail) Sabres not intimidated by Leafs in shootout triumph (National Post) Patrick Kaleta doesn’t care if you hate him: ‘That means I’m doing my job’ … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

'Accustomed to blowing two-goal leads, as Buffalo did in a 3-2 overtime win at Montreal on Tuesday, the Sabres showed they could overcome them, too.' … [Read more...] about Ott lifts Sabres to 5-4 SO win over Maple Leafs

'Christian Ehrhoff had a goal and two assists, Tyler Ennis gave a goal and an assist and Jason Pominville and Marcus Foligno also scored for the Sabres, who have won two straight. Miller stopped 30 shots in the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 4 (SO)

'Clarke MacArthur came up short in the sixth round for the Maple Leafs after Ott's goal and was stopped by Sabres goalie Ryan Miller on a backhand opportunity.' … [Read more...] about Ott’s heroics carry Sabres to shootout win over Maple Leafs

'The two teams wasted little time in providing the Sabres, and Leafs, fans in attendance with fireworks as Ott and Dion Phaneuf started chirping at each other early. Then, just 2:09 in, John Scott and Frazer McLaren traded punches right off a faceoff while Colton Orr jumped Patrick Kaleta and started firing away. Orr was given a game misconduct and the Sabres ended up with a … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally, Beat Leafs in Shootout 5-4

'The Sabres now have a power play goal in three straight games thanks to Christian Ehrhoff. He had been shooting wide all game and starting to take something off his shot to get it on net. On this goal he had plenty of time to reach for the rafters and put an unscreened canon past Reimer.' … [Read more...] about Sabres mistakes creep through again

'Ehrhoff had two assists to cap a three-point night, his third multipoint game of the season. The defenseman's rocket from the point 22 seconds into the third period put the Sabres ahead 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win six-round shootout against Maple Leafs

'The Sabres overcame an early deficit and countless momentum shifts in the concluding game of the season series against Toronto. After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Christian Ehrhoff assisted on Buffalo’s first two goals and scored one of his own in the third period to give the Sabres their first lead and his third multi-point game this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 5, Maple Leafs 4 (SO)

More details announced for Amerks' outdoor hockey festival (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Frontier Field to host outdoor hockey event in December (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage