Archives for April 2013

'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

'Buffalo also stayed alive in the Eastern Conference postseason race. The 10th-place Sabres have 44 points, just two fewer than the eighth-place New York Rangers, though they have played two more games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Bruins in shootout

'“You put the trust in those people,” said Bruins forward and former Boston University standout Jay Pandolfo. “You want to continue to live your life. You don’t want to think too much about it. It might be in the back of your mind, but you know these people are going to do the best they can to look after you. That’s what we have to have faith in.”' … [Read more...] about In Boston, players and fans refuse to bow to terror fears

'Show of hands … who thought the Sabres would still be in the postseason picture a week after their wretched 5-1 home loss to Montreal?' … [Read more...] about Third straight win puts Sabres in thick of playoff chase

Bruins lose to Sabres in shootout, 3-2 (Boston Globe) Bruins fans not afraid to come out in full force (Boston Globe) For Boston, a time to heal, a time to play hockey (Boston Globe) Carl Soderberg takes practice skate with Bruins (Boston Globe) Everything but a B’s win (Boston Herald) Bergeron, Marchand make ‘special’ return (Boston Herald) Fans come out to support B’s, … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

'Drew Stafford scored the only shootout goal after Cody Hodgson tipped in Thomas Vanek's pass on a power play to tie the game with 26.6 seconds left in regulation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Bruins 3-2 in shootout

'''I said I want to coach,'' Ruff said Wednesday. ''You're out of it a short period of time and you miss it. When you look at all the playoff races around and you're sitting on the outside, it's a hard thing to do as a coach. I'm excited to get back it. I had two great experiences working with Team Canada and really want to make this a third. Any time you get around world-class … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff to coach Canada in world championship

'"We're hanging around," said Hodgson. "Right from the start I don't think anybody really gave us a chance. Instead we're right in the race."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2 (SO)

'"It was emotional for us, too. It's a scary situation and we're happy to see from all this terrible-ness that Boston has pride, Boston cares and the people are coming together. It's great," Miller added.' … [Read more...] about Bruins fall to Sabres in emotional night for Boston

'The Bruins were trying to hang on to their one-goal lead when Andrew Ference was penalized for a delay of game call, sending the puck over the glass. With Miller on the bench and two extra skaters, Buffalo capitalized on another power play chance. Hodgson tapped it in with 26 seconds remaining in regulation. Following a scoreless overtime period -- one that featured excellent … [Read more...] about Sabres Come Back for 3-2 Shootout Win