Archives for April 26, 2013

'“There’s been a lot of ‘could be last game as a Sabre’ the last few years,” Miller said. “I’m just trying to enjoy the moment. It’s going to be my 500th game. I’m going to approach it the same way I’ve approached the other 499: Just put your pads on and try to do your best. See where it kind of goes, go out and have fun, try and make the saves and see where it all shakes … [Read more...] about With future unclear, Miller savors the present

'“Some people were giving me some grief,” he said, “and I just picked my hand up, like, ‘OK, I hear you.’ It wasn’t a, ‘Screw you.’ It wasn’t a, ‘I hate you guys.’ It was, ‘You know what? I hear you. All right, enough. I get it. Just let me try to do what I got to do.’ It was just a tough game.”' … [Read more...] about Reflective Miller aware 500th game could be last with Sabres, not angry at fans

'“That’s obviously one of the strong points that I have in terms of helping players move on and get better in development situations and that process,” Rolston said. “Right now, we’re in that. It’s been difficult with the lockout year, just the time that you have. A lot of your time is just trying to get yourself back to preparation for the next game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rolston hasn’t spoken to management about future

Islanders-Sabres Preview (AP) New York Islanders (24-17-6) at Buffalo Sabres (20-21-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres wrap up season vs. playoff-bound Islanders (NHL.com) Game Preview: New York Islanders at Buffalo Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

'That’s what I don’t understand, it’s the heat of the moment, you get emotional. You’re telling me that if some of the fans came up to me and just spoke to me a couple hours after the game, they couldn’t have a civil conversation?' … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller not mad at the fans

'I had heard weeks ago that Leino had a collapsed lung and I asked him right away before a game. He flatly told me no. Today I asked Ron Rolston if he had a collapsed lung and he said, “He had some issues with his lung yes that he’s dealing with and he’s actually a lot better, he’s doing well right now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Leino has lung injury

Ex-Amerk Drew MacIntyre faces old team (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Toronto Marlies will lean on veterans in series against Rochester Americans (CP) Regular season in review (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage