Archives for March 2013

Game 27: Flyers — Sabres Gameday (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Sabres-Flyers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (9-13-3) at Philadelphia Flyers (11-14-1) (The Sports Network) Sinking Flyers back home to face improving Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'We’ve seen a hard worker, but it’s interesting to hear a player scout himself, “I’d like to think that I’m a responsible two way guy. I think some of my strengths are, I think I’m pretty quick, I can use my speed and hopefully maybe I’ll be able to chip in a little with secondary scoring.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Flynn got here the hard way

Rochester Amerks fall to Binghamton Senators in overtime (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Cowick's goal lifts Binghamton Senators, ends OT thriller (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Photo gallery (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Leggio, Adam, McCormick and the Playoff Push (WGR-AM) Amerks rally fallas short in 4-3 OT loss to B-Sens (Amerks.com) B-Sens win overtime … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I really like what I’m hearing from the players. They’re playing a little bit better right now.”' … [Read more...] about Even keel helps Rolston keep Sabres on course

'HarborCenter, a $172.2 million complex that includes two ice rinks, a 200-room hotel and 845-space parking garage, is currently under construction, though a ceremonial groundbreaking is planned for April. Opening of the rinks is scheduled for September 2014, and the hotel is expected to open in spring 2015.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign deed for Webster Block, pay city $2.2 million

'“We had a lot of scenarios going on with players,” Rolston explained Friday after the Sabres practiced inside Cazenovia Ice Rink. “We have a lot of good players. We wanted to get (tough guy) John (Scott) back in there in that environment with the last time we played (the Devils), it was a little testy. So we wanted to make sure we had some coverage, especially now that Patrick … [Read more...] about Hecht’s benching related to Sabres’ personnel, not play

'Rolston ruled out Andrej Sekera from playing Sunday, after the defenseman was hurt in the third period of a 3-2 shootout loss at New Jersey on Thursday. Defenseman Jordan Leopold is close to returning after missing eight games with an upper body injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Leino close to returning from hip injury

'Sabres chief development officer Cliff Benson and Mayor Byron Brown officially signed the paperwork to transfer the former parking lot in exchange for $2.2 million on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire land to build hockey complex

'"I would doubt Sunday, but certainly next week a possibility -- strong possibility," Rolston said of Leino's game status. "Just see how they're going, again, with the competitive nature of things and how we have to play. We're just tracking that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino, Sekera doubtful for Sunday

David Leggio posts shutout as Rochester Amerks top Abbotsford Heat (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks goalie Leggio tortures Heat once again, makes 44 saves in shutout win (Abbotsford News) Sabres' Tropp working his way back from ACL tear (WGR-AM) Leggio, McCormick power Amerks to 5-0 win over heat (Amerks.com) Amerks beat Heat 5-0 (AbbotsfordHeat.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'Enroth’s injury overshadowed what had been a memorable night. The Sabres’ power play struck for the second time in as many games to open the scoring midway through the second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose in shootout after Enroth injured

'“No comment. Talk to the guys that are playing,” Hecht told The Buffalo News in Prudential Center.' … [Read more...] about Hecht a scratch for first time in Buffalo

Devils nip Sabres in shootout to snap six-game losing skid (New York Post) Devils end losing streak with 3-2 shootout win over Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Did Devils know beforehand Henrik Tallinder might not be able to play? (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Devils snap six-game skid, beat Sabres, 3-2, in shootout (Bergen Record) Tom Kostopoulos … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Thomas Vanek and rookie Brian Flynn staked Buffalo to a 2-0 lead, with Vanek tallying his team-high 13th goal of the season on a second-period power play, and Flynn getting the first of his career midway through the third period.' … [Read more...] about Devils rally for 3-2 win, end 6-game slide

'New Jersey fought back, however, and pulled even just as goaltender Johan Hedberg went to the bench for an extra skater. Buffalo's Jhonas Enroth kicked out David Clarkson's long shot, but Elias buried the rebound with 1:06 remaining.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)