Archives for March 2013

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

'Ten of Buffalo’s combined 17 losses this year are by one goal, proving the Sabres are just good enough to be bad.' … [Read more...] about Listless start brings down Sabres in Philly

'“Lindy was very animated. He was the face of the Sabres for the longest time,” Briere said. “All the battles that we went through, it sticks in my mind. It’s something I will remember for a long time. It’s the only coach I had when I played in Buffalo and I really can’t see it any other way.”' … [Read more...] about Briere sees a stranger behind the Buffalo bench

'The couple were wearing Sabres jerseys when they arrived for the noontime skating session Sunday, and at about 12:30 p.m., the music changed to “You and Me” by the Dave Matthews Band. That was Fleck’s cue.' … [Read more...] about It’s proposal of a lifetime as Sabres fans become engaged at center ice

'“He’s still growing as a player,” Rolston said. “He’s still working on his defensive game. You do see a lot of good signs from him in the process. He’s a young player we have to keep working with and there’s a lot of real strong gifts that he brings to the table.”' … [Read more...] about Moorestown’s Brennan getting more opportunity with new coach

Flyers edge Sabres to end slump (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Crisis averted for Flyers, for now (Philadelphia Daily News) All hands on deck in crucial 3-2 win (Burlington County Times) This time actions speak louder than words (Burlington County Times) Flyers soldier past Buffalo Sabres for much-needed win (Delaware County Daily … [Read more...] about Monday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'''We've got to be ready to go,'' Sabres coach Ron Ralston said. ''We didn't have enough urgency or desperation off the start. We kind of got a little back as the game went on.''' … [Read more...] about Flyers top Sabres 3-2 to end 3-game losing streak

'"We obviously started off on the wrong foot," said Sabres head coach Ron Rolston. "That's more my responsibility, I've got to do a better job there. We've got to be ready to go, we didn't have enough urgency or desperation off the start."' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 2

'The lead was increased to two thanks to a short handed goal. Max Talbot out home the chance after Steve Ott turned the puck over in the offensive zone. At the time of the goal, shots in the period were 9-0.' … [Read more...] about Flyers Trump Sabres 3-2

'Every player out there with the exception of the Kevin Porter line was not ready to play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t play flat

'"I don't think we hurt ourselves 5-on-5," Sabres captain Jason Pominville said. "We gave up a shorthanded goal and we gave up two or three power-play goals. I think our special teams put us in trouble. Our 5-on-5 play obviously wasn't where we wanted it to be, but it didn't get us in trouble. It was more our special teams."' … [Read more...] about Flyers hold off Sabres for 3-2 win

'Tyler Ennis was forced to leave the game in the first period with an upper body injury after he was hit from behind by Wayne Simmonds, who was not penalized on the play. The Sabres center appeared to hit his head on the dasher board, and received several stitches to close a gash. The two teams combined for 62 penalty minutes in the game, with Mike Weber picking up 17 after … [Read more...] about Road weary

Rochester Amerks top Abbotsford in shootout (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Heat fall to Amerks in 10-round shootout (Abbotsford News) Varone, Rochester Americans win 3-2 after 10-round shootout with Abbotsford Heat (CP) Amerks outlast Heat with 3-2 shootout win (Amerks.com) Heat edged by Americans in 10-round shootout (AbbotsfordHeat.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Rolston has paired two recent Rochester call-ups, center Kevin Porter and winger Brian Flynn, with pre-lockout Amerk Marcus Foligno and the trio has given the Sabres plenty of time with the puck in scoring range.' … [Read more...] about Sabres third line providing pressure

'“It’s both confidence that he builds and we build as a staff,” interim Sabres coach Ron Rolston said Friday. “This is a game of results at the end of the day – for goalies, for coaches, for players, for teams. It’s about results. I think what happened (Thursday) was a case of he was really able to put some confidence in the bank for the next time.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres could turn to backup goalie Enroth again soon following strong effort