Archives for October 2013

'“You have to find a way to be an impact in a game,” coach Ron Rolston said. “It’s his ability to put himself in positions where he can use those skills. That means you’ve got to go to the puck, you’ve got to get the puck, you’ve got to support the puck, you’ve got to be around the puck, you’ve got to battle for the puck. You can stickhandle in a phone booth and that doesn’t … [Read more...] about Sabres waiting for Grigorenko to show competitive fire

'The Sabres have been trying for years to get back on Canadian television. Though Black said he’s not privy to Bell’s subscription numbers, he hopes to grow its base to “a couple hundred thousand” through a yearlong marketing initiative aimed at improving viewership and subscriber numbers.' … [Read more...] about Southern Ontario’s TV blackout lifted

'Andrew J. Rudnick, the former president of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, said the relationship between Golisano and some in the local business community was not close. “I think there was just a distance,” said Rudnick, who now lives in Alabama. “I don’t believe there was an engagement between him and the Buffalo business community.”' … [Read more...] about Onetime Sabres owner B. Thomas Golisano is back, with a gift for NU and some words of advice

'“I’m an older guy,” Ennis said. “I remember when I came in it was pretty crazy seeing guys like Mike Grier and older guys. We don’t have many of the older guys. As a 24-year-old, I have to step up and be a leader. I’m trying to work my hardest every single day and show that as an example.”' … [Read more...] about Tyler Ennis ready to lead young Sabres teammates, confident he’ll start scoring

'“He’s a young player. He’s still learning those things and … how to be impactful at this level.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Mikhail Grigorenko could become healthy scratch again

'“I think even for hockey fans in southern Ontario, even if Toronto are their favorite team, the Buffalo Sabres hold a special place in their hearts as well,” Black said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres ring in Canadian television deal

Rested Blue Jackets concerned about playing desperate Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Game Day Scorecard: Blue Jackets vs. Buffalo Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets-Sabres Preview (AP) Columbus Blue Jackets (1-1-0) at Buffalo Sabres (0-3-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres looking for first win of season against Columbus (NHL.com) Preview: Blue Jackets vs. Sabres … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage

'The team announced Wednesday that Bell TV has agreed to broadcast 50 Sabres games this season to its customers in southern Ontario. The Sabres have spent several years attempting to broaden their exposure into the neighboring Niagara region, from which the team draws many fans.' … [Read more...] about Sabres reach deal to broadcast games in Ontario

'“This is a momentous day for our organization and, more importantly, the thousands of Sabres fans in Southern Ontario,” said Sabres president Ted Black. “We have been aware of the very large number of Sabres fans in Southern Ontario for quite some time and, until now, they have been able to see only a very small percentage of Sabres television broadcasts despite being … [Read more...] about Southern Ontario Is Now ”Sabres Country”

'“The referee did not see Sabres forward Steve Ott touch the puck, which then rebounded to Jamie McBain whose shot entered the net simultaneous with the referee blowing his whistle,” the NHL said in a statement. “The net result was the correct call – no goal, penalty to Buffalo.”' … [Read more...] about Elation turns into irritation as Sabres lose in OT

'If the game Tuesday proved anything, it’s that Ryan Miller and Enroth should switch duties until Miller signs a contract extension or is traded. Miller, who backed up Enroth while nursing a tender groin, is the better goaltender. But if the Sabres are working toward their long-term future, they should be playing Enroth and shopping Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres showing they’re not ready –yet

'“He brings a calming presence,” said center Cody Hodgson. “He doesn’t rush things, makes the plays when they’re there, and at the same time has a great shot.”' … [Read more...] about McBain provides jolt to power play

'“I don’t know,” Vanek said after the Sabres’ 3-2 overtime loss. “I just saw (the replay) from the penalty box. I didn’t even know I got him. I scored a goal 10 seconds later and all of a sudden it was a penalty. I thought (the referee) was a little bit off today. It happens. Too bad."' … [Read more...] about Disallowed goal momentum-killer in Sabres’ OT loss to Lightning

'“The way he’s developed as a player it’s pretty unbelievable to see,” Myers said about the gritty Weber. “He’s carried it in the first three games here. I’m very excited to be partnered with him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Myers and Mike Weber finally skate as defense partners

Bolts rally again, top Sabres in OT (Tampa Tribune) Cooper shuffles lineup at Buffalo (Tampa Tribune) Lightning tops Sabres in OT (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning's Cooper tries out different line setups (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning Finish Road Trip with Another Late-Game Rally, Win 3-2 (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage