Archives for March 2013

'“I mean, it’s no secret I haven’t been getting on the score sheet,” Stafford said Saturday afternoon. “But other than that, it’s pretty simple.”' … [Read more...] about Slumping Stafford benched as Gerbe returns for Sabres

'There are plenty of good players on this team who, if traded, would probably go on to success elsewhere. The Sabres can’t be afraid of missing out on that when the empirical evidence overwhelmingly suggests the whole of this team is far less than the sum of its parts.' … [Read more...] about Broken Sabres need a lot of fixing

Habs fall short to Sabres behind Miller (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Miller said no (Le Journal de Montreal) Dream of spring (Le Journal de Montreal) Ron Rolston puts his mark (Le Journal de Montreal)"Miller stole the game" - Carey Price (Le Journal de Montreal) Miller named a wall blocking the Canadian (La Presse) You can not win them all ... (La … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage

'It was the Sabres' (13-15-4) third straight win, a run that began with an overtime triumph in Montreal on Tuesday. Ryan Miller stopped 39 shots.' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek strikes twice in Buffalo Sabres’ 2-1 win over Montreal Canadiens

'"That was a good play by everyone involved," said Vanek. "I got in behind and was able to slip it past the goalie. They played a good game tonight and it was a fun one to be out there for."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Montreal 1

'"I don't think anybody should be comfortable with the position we're in but it's encouraging," Miller said. "I think guys just need to recognize what we need to do to win hockey games." ' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue playoff push with win at Montreal

'Despite being outshot 39-18, the Sabres skated out of Montreal with a victory for the second time in less than a week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hang On For 2-1 Win in Montreal

'Jordan Leopold was next on the hit parade getting caught flat footed and allowing Brendan Gallagher to walk in alone, but Miller got a pad on it. Miller stood tall for the rest of the period and the Sabres were able to skate out of Montreal with a victory for the second time in less than a week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have trouble wth Montreal’s speed

'"We went through a really dark kind of time, but something had to come from it," Miller said. "I think when we stick to a patient game, we can play with teams that have established a good reputation, that have established a good record like Montreal. But it's a matter of doing it night in and night out consistently, and we'll have to build that consistency and recognize what … [Read more...] about Vanek, Miller lead Sabres past Canadiens

'Buffalo improves to 13-5-4 (30 pts.) with the win, moving them into 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, just two points behind eighth-place Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Streaky clean

Rochester Amerks win on another Alex Biega shootout goal (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Americans drop Aeros in shootout (Houston Chronicle) Biega score shooutout winner in 3-2 victory over Houston (Amerks.com) Americans edge the Aeros 3-2 in a shootout (Aeros.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I wasn’t scoring when I had chances. Guys weren’t scoring when I made plays. A lot of that has to fall into it, but as long as we’re winning now and getting back to where we want to be and playing better hockey, it puts a smile on everyone’s face and makes life a lot easier for everyone.”' … [Read more...] about Pominville gets back on point

'“No matter how bad it gets, as far as the lack of offense, the statistics, it’s frustrating you’re losing games and everything, I mean, I’m not going to stop. I’m not going to quit,” Stafford said Friday inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s tilt against the Canadiens. “I’m going to continue to try to find ways to get better and do my best, … [Read more...] about Struggling Stafford wants to remain with Sabres

'“I’ve gotten hit many times, but not in that spot,” Vanek said. “For the next two days, I couldn’t move my leg much. It’s one of those things it got better a little bit at a time, and yesterday, all of a sudden it made a big jump.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek plans to play against Canadiens

Sabres-Canadiens Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (12-15-4) at Montreal Canadiens (20-5-5) (The Sports Network) Sabres try to creep closer in East, face Canadiens (NHL.com) Game preview (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage