Archives for March 31, 2013

'This game is probably as close to a 60 minute effort as we've seen this year until they gave away a two goal lead as they always do and handed Washington points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to wake up after trade

'The defenseman skated in 174 games for the Sabres over the past three seasons, including 24 contests this year. The Golden Valley, MN native added 2 goals and 6 assists, and was a -6 for the blue and gold this season. Leopold was originally signed by Buffalo as an unrestricted free agent prior to the 2010-11 season. He contributed 35 points (13G, 22A) in his first year with … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Leopold to St. Louis

'"Where our hockey club is right now we have to be open to listening to just about anyting and everything and I am listening," said Regier, "I have talked to all 30 GMs over the last week and I'll continue to try and figure out ways we can be better not just for the rest of this year but mor eimportantly for the future."' … [Read more...] about Regier Open To More Trades

'“Yes definitely, it’s always a hard day when somebody that’s been in your group for a long time has to leave and it’s usually that the whole team feels responsible for it and yes, we lost a good friend to another team today, but we wish him all the best.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ehrhoff sad to see his teammate traded

'"We just have to be extra smart and extra cool and win your battles, battles in those situations. It's happened too many times. That's the reason I've been thinking about it," Leino said. "It shouldn't happen. Good teams usually win those games and teams that have success usually end up winning those games. It's a big place for us to grow up."' … [Read more...] about Capitals tie game late, defeat Sabres in shootout

'"[Sabres GM] Darcy [Regier] might have been able to hold and see if the market goes up, but with that you're always in the risk of an injury and getting nothing for the player. Everybody has to weigh the proper time for their team, and I know it was the proper time for us."' … [Read more...] about Blues get defenseman Leopold in trade with Sabres

'The Sabres fall to 13-16-6 (32 pts.) with the shootout loss, with a mere 13 games remaining on the schedule. Seven of Buffalo’s last 15 games have been decided in a shootout, and they evened their season record at 4-4 with the loss tonight.' … [Read more...] about Capital comeback

'Leopold recorded 67 points (25+42) in 174 games with the Sabres after signing with the team as an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2010.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire two draft picks from St. Louis Blues for defenseman Leopold

Rochester Amerks rally to beat Hamilton Bulldogs (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Bulldogs lose a heartbreaker to Rochester rivals (Hamilton Spectator) Rochester Americans score 3 quick goals in third to beat Hamilton Bulldogs 4-2 (CP) Third period rally propels Amerks to 4-2 win over Bulldogs (Amerks.com) Americans charge past Bulldogs 4-2 (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage