Archives for 2013

'“I wasn’t really expecting any opportunity like this at the start of the year,” said Pysyk, who made his debut March 17 after Andrej Sekera got hurt. “I got called up sort of out of nowhere. I tried to just do my best and enjoy my time up here."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pysyk still has plenty to play for

'“When I first came here when the season started, I was a little nervous and stuff. I didn’t have a lot of confidence. After I went to juniors and came back here again, I felt more comfortable. I felt like it’s my team and I belong here.”' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko in, Kaleta out on Monday

'Pardy added: “It’s never easy. You talk to any team that’s been out of the playoffs for the last couple weeks, they’ll tell you how hard it is to come to the rink and play these games knowing you have no chances at (the) playoffs. For a hockey player, it’s pretty tough mentally.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe they have plenty to play for after playoff elimination

'“We’re going to see these next three games with Mikhail,” interim Sabres coach Ron Rolston said. “He’s got skill. You watch him out there, he’s got big skill.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Grigorenko set to return to lineup

Tonight Jets at Sabres (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets-Sabres Preview (AP) Winnipeg Jets (23-19-3) at Buffalo Sabres (19-20-6) (AP) Jets continue playoff push against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Winnipeg Coverage

Amerks win, will face Marlies in playoffs (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Bulldogs’ stinker of a season comes to an end (Hamilton Spectator) Hackett makes 30 saves as Bulldogs lose 4-1 to Americans in season finale (CP) Cassidy Leads Amerks to Playoffs (WGR-AM) First-round playoff schedules announced (TheAHL.com) Amerks close out regular season with 4-1 win at Hamilton … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'There have been countless low moments the last two seasons. But Friday was the nadir for this sorry franchise. It’s one thing to be eliminated; it’s another for it to happen on a night when the franchise goalie, the guy who is supposed to be the team’s emotional pillar, snaps under the pressure.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s time here is near the end

'Meanwhile, the team needs to examine whether to retain General Manager Darcy Regier after another team assembled by him failed.' … [Read more...] about Opportunities squandered did in Sabres

'Instead, they kept the wrong person in charge, made weak decisions, threw big money at a problem when it wasn’t necessary and compromised the salary cap. Their reputation is now worse than it was when Pegula arrived. If a player signs a big contract in Buffalo now, you have to wonder if it’s little more than a money grab.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in worse shape than before Pegula

'Clearly, mediocrity – the Sabres have missed the playoffs two straight seasons and four of the last six – has worn Miller out. You can see it in his face and his body language as he walks around the dressing room.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s long Sabres career could be over after Friday’s ugly exit

Rochester Amerks clinch playoff berth with win (RochesterDemocrat and Chronicle) Hamilton Bulldogs fall 5-1 in Rochester (Hamilton Spectator) David Leggio makes 29 saves for Rochester in 5-1 win over league-worst Hamilton (CP) Amerks clinch playoff spot with 5-1 win over Hamilton (Amerks.com) Americans defeat Bulldogs 5-1 (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“You don’t win over Buffalo fans by losing hockey games and putting up mediocre seasons. The last three years have been pretty much that.”' … [Read more...] about Final meltdown for Sabres

'“It hasn’t been easy,” said Vanek. “I thought we worked hard once we traded some players away. We stuck with it, lost some games we could have won. Just collectively we weren’t good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Frustration level high after bad loss

'“It’s one of the worst mistakes I’ve made in my whole time here, worst timing,” a visibly agitated Miller said after the Sabres’ embarrassing 8-4 loss eliminated them from playoff contention.' … [Read more...] about Shellacking from Rangers eliminates Sabres from playoff contention

'In the wake of Monday’s attack, the Sabres ramped up security a bit, adding a couple of uniformed officers fans would notice inside the First Niagara Center, Gilbert said.' … [Read more...] about Boston postponement moves Sabres’ road finale to Tuesday