Archives for October 22, 2013

'“You just can’t go and do something your teammates don’t expect because it throws them off, too,” said Ehrhoff, who has two assists, leads the Sabres in minutes per game (25:50) and has a plus/minus rating of even. “It doesn’t just throw off the other team. You still have to stick to the system."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ blue-liners resisting the urge to go it alone on the rush

'“It was a mutual decision,” Tropp said. “That’s part of the game. It happens. Obviously he got the better half of me on that one but it is what it is. He’s a good player and that’s all it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tropp takes strides in returning from broken jaw

'Despite facing a ridiculous 37 shots a game, Miller’s dazzling most nights, keeping the hapless Sabres in most contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller seeing personal results from new approach

'“No matter who you are or what type of incident it is, there’s no intent to try to do something like that,” Tropp said. “It doesn’t matter if you absolutely hate the person. It’s an accident. I think you’ve seen it a lot lately where guys, when they fall, you can’t really control how they’re going to fall or what’s going to happen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Corey Tropp practicing again, not upset with Jamie Devane for breaking jaw

'Most everyone agreed it was the right decision – or if anything, didn’t go far enough in punishing a player whose primary function seems to be to cause physical harm to an opponent.' … [Read more...] about Reducing Kaleta suspension would send wrong message

'Rookie forward Corey Tropp practiced for the first time Monday since breaking his jaw in a fight during a preseason game against Toronto on Sept. 22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall rookie D Ristolainen from minors