Archives for March 26, 2013

'“It’s definitely better. That’s what we need going forward,” defenseman Christian Ehrhoff said Monday after practice in the Tampa Bay Times Forum. “We needed the ‘PP’ to step up and get us some goals and we’ve had a pretty good run. We just have to stick with it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres power play showing signs of life

'“I hope he gets a job and get back in coaching soon,” said captain Jason Pominville. “We know he wants to be behind the bench. Hopefully he makes the best decision for him and his family when he does get asked. We know he’ll be back soon. I’m not even worried about that part.”' … [Read more...] about No reunion with Ruff, as Tampa picks Cooper

'“I didn’t see myself coming up this year,” Pysyk said. “But when I got the call, it definitely caught me by surprise. … It’s unbelievable so far.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Pysyk quickly earning keep on blue line

Lightning vs. Sabres preview capsule (Tampa Bay Times) Sabres-Lightning Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (13-15-4) at Tampa Bay Lightning (13-18-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres go for four in a row vs. Lightning (NHL.com) Lightning Vs. Sabres Preview (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'The team has blocked 513 shots which is fourth in the NHL behind Colorado, Toronto and Anaheim. The thing that’s weird is no Sabre is in the top 25 in the league. Christian Ehrhoff is 26th with 61 blocked shots. Mike Weber has 56 while Andrej Sekera has 51.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are much improved at blocking shots

'With four teams still to leap in the standings it can be a daunting task. Pominville said, “The biggest thing is doing what we have to do, but knowing at the same time we’re probably going to need some help along the way. Teams are playing each other and you don’t want to see those three point games, but I think if we take care of our side of business and focus on what we have … [Read more...] about Sabres improvement is why the gap is closing