Archives for April 2013

'The Sabres were outshot, 39-26, in the game and even gave up yet another short-handed goal. But they didn’t fall apart mentally in the kind of spots they crumbled in earlier in the season. They were physical at plenty of key times and got great goaltending from Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe, Miller lead Sabres to shootout victory

'“It’s definitely got to be a group of us now stepping up to make a difference. It’s there for us. I know we’re a committed, focused group and that’s not going to be an issue. We just have to take advantage of it and get this team where it needs to be.”' … [Read more...] about Young players must fill leadership void

'The 18,703 fans inside the First Niagara Center responded accordingly, booing and moaning throughout the Sabres’ wretched stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome crowd and Devils to win in shootout

'“He was one of the guys that was just continuing to show consistency, even when he was getting less minutes,” Rolston said about Hecht on Sunday morning inside the First Niagara Center. “ … He put himself in that position where he just kept coming. Whatever position we put he played consistent, practiced consistent. We want that as a message. We want guys to follow those … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Hecht thriving in reduced role

Devils' losing streak continues in 3-2 shootout loss to Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Dainius Zubrus key to Devils' league-leading 10th shorthanded goal (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Devils fall to Sabres, 3-2, in shootout (Bergen Record) No timetable on Kovalchuk (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New Jersey Coverage

'With 38 points they have jumped into 11th place after winning their third in a row during a week in which the team began rebuilding by trading away three veterans, including captain Jason Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe seals Sabres 3-2 SO win over Devils

'"We survived and got two points. Not pretty, but it's two," Miller said. "When you win hockey games, there's a certain belief. And we're just trying to do it one game at a time."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, New Jersey 2 (SO)

'eve Ott and Patrick Kaleta scored in regulation for the Sabres, who improved to 16-17-6 and are four points out of the final playoff spot in the East. Miller had 27 saves and didn't allow a goal in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win third straight, stay in playoff hunt

'In Europe, Joel Armia is the Sabres' best prospect and considered one of the best young players who have yet to make the move overseas. Linus Ullmark has looked promising in limited playing time with MODO.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres represented by small but talented group of NCAA and European prospects

'The Sabres blew two one-goal leads, but were able to come through on Nathan Gerbe's shootout goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Beat Devils 3-2 in Shootout

'The Sabres owe Miller for this one. He stops 37 of 39 in the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look for number three

'Many don’t even know why Hecht is on the team, Rolston said it’s because he’s solid and consistent, “Yes, I’m really happy with his game. He’s been consistent for us all year in any role and he’s a player that’s versatile. We can put Jochen and we have and to his credit, he just goes wherever and does his job wherever he’s put. He’s been up on the first line, he’s been on our … [Read more...] about Sabres Rolston is a Hecht fan

'A two way center of the future and perhaps the number one goalie of the future. That is what the Sabres hope they traded for earlier this week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ”R” word is under way

'"I thought we played pretty solid. We had some ups and downs in the game, obviously. Some young mistakes, that happens," Sabres forward Steve Ott said. "I mean, all of us are guilty of a lot of mistakes out there but [Miller] was phenomenal again for us. When we have a goaltender like that backstopping us, it makes everybody a little bit more confident on that ice."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ goal from Gerbe defeats Devils in shootout

'Neither team found the back of the net in the overtime period as the Sabres won the shot battle, 4-2. After Tyler Ennis lost the puck on his shootout attempt, Gerbe followed with a snapshot, scoring glove-side low from 15 feet out to give the Sabres the edge. Miller shut down all three New Jersey shooters to seal Buffalo’s fifth shootout victory.' … [Read more...] about Point taken