Archives for November 2013

'The Ennis line is still spending absolutely no time in the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have four coming off a benching

'Los Angeles, playing the first game of a four-game road trip through New York and New Jersey, outshot the Sabres 45-17 but got only a first-period goal by Justin Williams and a tying goal by Dwight King with 3:34 left in regulation. Those were sandwiched around a pair of goals by Cody Hodgson; the second, 4:26 into the third period, put the Sabres ahead 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Kings in shootout for first home win

'“He gave us an opportunity to be in that game so it was a great bounce back game from him,” Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Miller steals show in shootout win

'Sabres left wing Matt Moulson has played just seven games with the team, but has already registered four games with multiple points in his brief tenure in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Post-game notebook: Nov. 12

Rochester Amerks’ Joel Armia ready to play (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks head north of the border for Wednesday matinee in Hamilton (Amerks.com) Game Preview: Americans @ Bulldogs (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“At home, you’re kind of trying to prevent that because you know teams are coming in feeling the same way and trying to play that way by going hard against you right off the bat. We have to start with a compete level and a mindset of a road game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres still searching for a home win

'“I want to help this team win,” said Moulson, who joined Cody Hodgson and Tyler Ennis in getting nailed to the bench Friday. “I had a good talk with Coach today and we’re going to move on from that. In sports, you’ve got to put things behind you pretty quickly. Just get a mindset to come work today.”' … [Read more...] about Rolston splits up Sabres’ top line after benching

'Captain Steve Ott went on the right wing beside Moulson and Hodgson. Meanwhile, Ennis centered Drew Stafford and Ville Leino, a healthy scratch Friday.' … [Read more...] about Ron Rolston switches up Sabres’ lines, puts captain Steve Ott on top combination

Kings-Sabres Preview (AP) Los Angeles Kings (11-6-0) at Buffalo Sabres (3-15-1) (The Sports Network) Kings start Eastern road trip by facing Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Los Angeles Coverage

'“He’s a top line player for us and you can see what other top lines have done when they either come to this building or are on the road, so your best players have to be your best players. How was Getzlaf on the road? Those guys make plays, they make plays, they make a difference. Top players have to make a difference and they have to be your best players every night.”' … [Read more...] about Moulson and the Sabres get back to work

'Weber hopes to be medically cleared later on Monday, but won’t play Tuesday against the Kings. Ron Rolston said he hadn’t practiced enough.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Weber is back

'“First of all, it was a gigantic surprise to get the call. I’m very proud to follow many of the people that I have admired who won this award before me,” Neale said following the ceremony. “The part that I want to emphasize is that it’s a team award, and somehow I was elected to accept it on behalf of ‘the team’ – the producers, the people in the truck, the play-by-play … [Read more...] about Wit and wisdom paved Neale’s way to the Hall of Fame

Amerks fall in shootout to Lake Erie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters slip past Rochester in shootout led by Calvin Pickard (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Kaleta Scores, Hackett and McNabb strong in shootout loss (WGR-AM) Amerks fall to Monsters with 2-1 shootout loss on Veterans Day (Amerks.com) Pickard Perfect in Shootout in 2-1 Win … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

"“I’ve coached teams that were young and in a rebuilding phase,” Neale said. “It’s a difficult time but it’s the only way to be a team that contends and has a chance to be a championship team. It’s a bitter pill to swallow. You’re going to lose games you might have won if you didn’t have so many younger players sprinkled in the lineup."' … [Read more...] about Neale’s staying power lands him in Hockey Hall

'Just because folks were warned to expect the worst doesn’t mean it’s acceptable.' … [Read more...] about Exactly how low can Sabres go?