Archives for December 27, 2013

'While the Sabres have seven points in their last five games, the road has not been a kind place. The last time the team earned a point a way from First Niagara Center was an overtime loss at New Jersey on Nov. 30. Its last road win was Nov. 5 in a shootout at San Jose.' … [Read more...] about Surging Sabres’ next challenge, win away from home

'“To be able to make that team was so cool,” Ennis said. “I remember as a kid just thinking it was cool to make your top team in the city. To be amongst the top players in your age group in the country, especially a country where hockey means everything, was very special and twice as special to win it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fondly recall world junior championship memories, believe tournament shaped their careers

'Some of the more unusual recent storylines around the Leafs have unfolded with the Buffalo Sabres nearby, from goalie fights and line brawls to name-calling and untimely losses.' … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres followed by fireworks this season

'“We need to continue to compete at a higher level,” Sacco said. “The guys are working extremely hard here night-in and night-out. We’re just trying to find a way to claw our way back. We need some wins to get the guys feeling good about themselves. That’s the most important thing as a player. You want to feel good about yourself and obviously winning helps, that along with … [Read more...] about Medford hockey coach Joe Sacco looks to bolster Buffalo Sabres

Gameday: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs-Sabres: Friday NHL game preview (Toronto Star) Sabres-Maple Leafs Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (10-24-3) at Toronto Maple Leafs (18-16-5) (The Sports Network) Improving Sabres travel to Toronto (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

Amerks drop opening game at Spengler Cup (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Significant opening victory for Servette (Davos Zeitung) Amerks open Spengler Cup with 5-0 loss to Geneve-Servette (Amerks.com) Convincing debut (GSHC.ch) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage