Archives for October 31, 2013

'However, despite an impression to the contrary, Scott is not considered a repeat offender. He did touch off an altercation in a preseason game by threatening Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Phil Kessel and then making a move toward him, but Scott has not officially appeared in front of Shanahan before.' … [Read more...] about No matter length of Scott’s suspension, exorcism of the goons must wait

'“And he’s really consistent with it, which is the toughest thing to do for a young player,” Ehrhoff said after practice in First Niagara Center. “It’s impressive.”' … [Read more...] about Patient Pysyk performing as top pair defenseman for Sabres

'“I want to play a fine line edge of the game,” Ott said Wednesday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s road tilt against the New York Rangers. “But I also can’t be a deterrent to my teammates, no difference if I was a captain or was not a captain.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Steve Ott will keep playing fierce style that helped make him captain

'Black encouraged the audience to do more to spread the word about Buffalo’s attractions. “We don’t tell the world enough, what a great place this is,” he said. “We don’t brag about ourselves enough. I see a new Buffalo rising.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ted Black talks hockey, HARBORcenter, in Hamburg

Sabres-Rangers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (2-11-1) at New York Rangers (4-7-0) (The Sports Network) Rangers get homestand started against Sabres (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers Vs. Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

'Ennis was moved to the right wing, a position he’s hardly ever played with Cody Hodgson and newly acquired Matt Moulson and their was immediate chemistry.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ennis needs to be a setup guy

'This Sabres season -- and perhaps others to come -- presents a challenging exercise for fans. Expectations are being steeply lowered. It won't be a season of comparing the Sabres with the good teams and analyzing why they're not as good. It won't be one of checking out the standings all the time to see how many points out they are with how many games in hand.' … [Read more...] about Tanking is wise, but also wrong

Porter back with Rochester Americans (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage