Archives for 2013

'“It’s been pretty incredible,” Ruhwedel said in First Niagara Center. “The team had a tough loss in the Frozen Four a couple days back, and fortunately enough Buffalo gave me a call and gave me a good opportunity."' … [Read more...] about Opportunity knocks for Sabres rookie Ruhwedel

'Pegula doesn’t have a clue. It would have been one thing if he had already gone on record about firing an admired coach who had been on the job for 16 years, or offered the slightest comment on his team’s putrid showing at any point during the season.' … [Read more...] about Try as he might, Pegula just doesn’t get it

'“I just look at it optimistically. We’ll move forward and do the right thing,” Pegula said in his first comments to the media since Jan. 19, the day before the season opener. “One team wins the Stanley Cup every year. We will build toward that goal. We’re daily working on that goal.”' … [Read more...] about Pegula says franchise still has goal of Cup

'Just for fun, let’s turn back the clocks 17 months and revisit discussions between the Ducks and Sabres. The two camps definitely talked trade in November 2011 before backing off, going their separate ways and missing the playoffs. Anaheim and Buffalo have since gone in opposite directions.' … [Read more...] about Looking back on a trade that fell through

'“We also discussed, how can our ownership affect and help the people in the region in which we live?” Pegula said. “Since our core business is hockey, we thought, ‘Why couldn’t we start and build a facility that would attract hockey players, coaches and professionals and create a teaching facility that would be aligned with the Sabres organization?’ ”' … [Read more...] about Pegulas help officially break ground for HarborCenter

'“I thought our competitive nature was way better tonight than it was the other night,” interim Sabres coach Ron Rolston said. “Guys, you could just tell they were ready and they’re competing. I thought we were competing defensively. Our sticks in our zone were exceptional.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth and some luck push Sabres past Flyers

'“It was just happening so fast,” said Ruhwedel, who played 13 minutes, mostly beside Mike Weber. “My coach just kind of settled me down. We went back to Lowell, sat down in the office.”' … [Read more...] about NHL debut caps whirlwind 24 hours for Sabres rookie Ruhwedel

Flyers lose 1-0 to Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers undecided on buying out Bryzgalov (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Mason gunning for Bryz's job as Flyers No. 1 goalie (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Crossbar dampers Briere's return from concussion (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Flyers already skidding hard toward offseason (Delaware County … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Enroth stopped 11 shots in the final period, including getting a piece of Wayne Simmonds’ shot from the slot with 50 seconds remaining. For Enroth, it was his third career shutout and first since, Nov. 18, 2011.' … [Read more...] about Enroth stops 29 in Sabres’ 1-0 win over Flyers

'Overall, he had 63 points (15 goals) in 110 career games for the River Hawks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign UMass Lowell D Ruhwedel

'''You know, I don't know how long,'' Pegula said, before referring to Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, who is from Buffalo. ''Jerry Jacobs down the road took 39 years to win a Stanley Cup. So I don't know how long. I'm not going to guarantee anybody anything, you know. You do your best every year.''' … [Read more...] about Pegula scales back Sabres title expectations

'The Sabres, who snapped a two-game skid, have 40 points and are tied with idle New Jersey for 10th in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Philadelphia 0

'In a game that featured few clear opportunities on offense for either team, it was a lucky bounce off the end boards that resulted in the winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Carom shot lifts Sabres past Flyers

'Christian Ehrhoff finally broke the goose eggs on the scoreboard just 17 seconds into the third. The defenseman put Buffalo ahead 1-0, blasting a shot that bounced off the backboard before Flyers goaltender Steve Mason inadvertently deflected the puck into the net. Enroth was busy in the game's closing minutes, peppered with shots by Philadelphia, but the Buffalo goaltender … [Read more...] about Sabres Blank Flyers 1-0