Archives for 2013

'The Sabres sit at 38 points, six points out of a playoff spot with seven games remaining. Five of those last seven games are on home ice, but Buffalo is 8-8-3 at First Niagara Center this season.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens rout Sabres, clinch playoff berth

'Montreal outshot Buffalo 42-15, and held a commanding 32-11 lead after 40 minutes. Ryan Miller started for Buffalo but was lifted after allowing four goals in the first two periods. Jhonas Enroth came on in relief, and limited the Habs to one goal on 10 shots in the third.' … [Read more...] about Old Hab-its

Rochester Americans' fate in their own hands (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Do I think we’re better off now than we were when Terry bought the team?” Black said Wednesday. “I think we’re closer to building that roster that is going to win the Stanley Cup, so I’ll have to say yes.”' … [Read more...] about Black says patience will have a payoff for Sabres

'Although the rebuilding phase may take some time, it can eventually pay big dividends. Inevitably the team will get worse before it gets better. Fans who stick with this young team through its growing pains should eventually see it begin to improve beyond its current status. The current makeup of the team is a better alternative than mediocrity and stagnant veteran players. … [Read more...] about Sabres lay foundation for new ‘core’

Canadiens-Sabres Preview (AP) Montreal Canadiens (25-9-5) at Buffalo Sabres (16-18-6) (The Sports Network) Canadiens can clinch playoff berth against Sabres (NHL.com) Game preview (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'Vanek is a creative player and it was always a debate with Lindy Ruff, the line between creativity and being dumb. Ron Rolston thinks it’s simple, “We should be shooting the puck, forget the creativity, shoot the puck. We had several of those where we tried to make the extra pass and that’s the difference. At times we want to be cute, we want to be easy and and you’re not … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek claims he did not rush back

After early struggles, Amerks improving under new coach Cassidy (Olean Times Herald) Amerks coach Cassidy says goalie Leggio should be considered for AHL MVP (Olean Times Herald) Former RPI defenseman seeks his place in the pros (Albany Times Union) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'It was a particularly tough night for Buffalo forwards Thomas Vanek, Tyler Ennis and Drew Stafford, all of whom posted career-worst, minus-4 ratings.' … [Read more...] about Another poor second period dooms Sabres in Winnipeg

'“If I’m a UFA guy or trying to attract players, there’s nothing better than coming into a building knowing, ‘Wow, this is a fun place to play.’ And that’s obviously concerning in the aspect of UFAs and trying to attract the right players into the Buffalo Sabres.”' … [Read more...] about Ott voices his displeasure regarding boo-birds

'Joining Adam as a scratch was winger Ville Leino and Rolston admitted for the first time he’s not expecting Leino to return this season because of an upper-body injury. Rolston denied rumors Leino has had surgery, either for this injury or his ailing hip that kept him out nearly two months, but said the winger who has only played eight games is probably done for the year.' … [Read more...] about Vanek returns to lineup; Adam is scratched

Jets hunt a little Buffalo (Winnipeg Free Press) The way it should be: All 4 lines chipped in (Winnipeg Free Press) Sweet pass from Buff helps Gagnon notch his first NHL goal (Winnipeg Free Press) In The Spotlight Mike Santorelli (Winnipeg Free Press) jets-sabres summary (Winnipeg Free Press) Photo gallery (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets keep pace in playoff race (Winnipeg … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'It took almost seven minutes for the Sabres to put a shot on the board.' … [Read more...] about Gagnon scores first NHL goal as Jets boost playoff hopes with win over Sabres

'"I thought we were okay," said Buffalo head coach Ron Rolston. "There were too many times there, especially in the second, where we gave up too much easy offense. It just wasn't good enough."' … [Read more...] about Winnipeg 4, Buffalo 1

'"It's a tough building to play in. But I thought we weathered the storm pretty well and we had some chances that we needed to capitalize on but we didn't do that," Porter said. "We're fighting for our lives every night. We know how tight the race is. These are all playoff games now, so we just have to take one game at a time."' … [Read more...] about Second (period) helping fuels Jets