Archives for April 11, 2013

'“Do I think we’re better off now than we were when Terry bought the team?” Black said Wednesday. “I think we’re closer to building that roster that is going to win the Stanley Cup, so I’ll have to say yes.”' … [Read more...] about Black says patience will have a payoff for Sabres

'Although the rebuilding phase may take some time, it can eventually pay big dividends. Inevitably the team will get worse before it gets better. Fans who stick with this young team through its growing pains should eventually see it begin to improve beyond its current status. The current makeup of the team is a better alternative than mediocrity and stagnant veteran players. … [Read more...] about Sabres lay foundation for new ‘core’

Canadiens-Sabres Preview (AP) Montreal Canadiens (25-9-5) at Buffalo Sabres (16-18-6) (The Sports Network) Canadiens can clinch playoff berth against Sabres (NHL.com) Game preview (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'Vanek is a creative player and it was always a debate with Lindy Ruff, the line between creativity and being dumb. Ron Rolston thinks it’s simple, “We should be shooting the puck, forget the creativity, shoot the puck. We had several of those where we tried to make the extra pass and that’s the difference. At times we want to be cute, we want to be easy and and you’re not … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek claims he did not rush back

After early struggles, Amerks improving under new coach Cassidy (Olean Times Herald) Amerks coach Cassidy says goalie Leggio should be considered for AHL MVP (Olean Times Herald) Former RPI defenseman seeks his place in the pros (Albany Times Union) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage