Archives for April 19, 2013

'The Sabres host the New York Rangers, and a regulation loss would eliminate Buffalo from postseason contention. The Sabres have 44 points, four fewer than the eighth-place Rangers (48) and seven fewer than the seventh-place New York Islanders (51).' … [Read more...] about Rangers could end Sabres’ playoff hopes

'Vanek broached the idea at the morning skate with fellow alternate captains Steve Ott and Drew Stafford and took it to Buffalo’s training staff. They relayed it to the Bruins’ side of the room, and the plan was finalized on the ice during the pregame warm-up when Vanek briefly chatted with Boston captain Zdeno Chara.' … [Read more...] about Vanek originated Boston salute

'“Obviously, (tonight’s) game is pretty much our season in (the) aspect of where we are, if we can continue this push,” Sabres winger Steve Ott said Thursday following the Sabres’ short practice inside the Northtown Center in Amherst. “It’s a huge game that we all have to be ready for just as if it was the last game for our lives. For us, that’s a mindset we have to take.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres know a loss to Rangers would likely end playoff hopes

'“As we talked about it, we didn’t really think about, I guess, the publicity it’s getting for us,” Vanek said. “It’s just to appreciate the people that came. The atmosphere was unbelievable. Even for us, it’s a few hours away from something.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres moved by Wednesday’s emotional moments in Boston

Up next: Rangers at Sabres (Bergen Record) Rangers-Sabres Preview (AP) New York Rangers (22-17-4) at Buffalo Sabres (19-19-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres host Rangers in must-win game (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers at Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

'"As a group, we just shook our head at that," Sabres defenseman Mike Weber said. "We were a group that was still positive, a group that thinks it can make the playoffs, and still thinks we could do extremely well in the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres challenge in crowded NHL playoff picture

Amerks, or #Merk$, find way of life on social media (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage