Archives for 2013

'The Sabres entered the third period trailing by three, but Kevin Porter got his club on the board with a deflection off Blake Wheeler's skate and into the net. The Sabres had several chances in the third, catching up in the shots battle, but they couldn't put another goal home. Blake Wheeler finished the game off with an open net goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Lose to Jets 4-1

'Ennis wanted this to be his turnaround game, but it turned out to be one of his worst of the season.' … [Read more...] about Ennis looks to improve

'“Its disheartening when we get hemmed in our zone and they’re basically mocking us” Ott said. “When you get up past the blue line and you finally get it in their zone after a minute and a half shift where they didn’t even have a scoring opportunity. I guess you can say it was more of the mocking of my teammates that probably pissed a lot of guys off including myself. You're … [Read more...] about Sabres Ott says getting booed at home is ”completely ridiculous”

'I understand why Sabres fans would be booing this team, no matter what the score was of that Devils game or how many good chances they did or didn't give up on a certain shift. I understand why other Sabres fans would resent people booing, as it not only can have a negative effect on the team's play it also fosters an unpleasant atmosphere. And I also understand why the … [Read more...] about Booing: Who’s to blame?

'"This was a huge game for us coming here, and it's that much more disappointing," Buffalo defenseman Christian Ehrhoff said.' … [Read more...] about Jets defeat Sabres to keep pace in standings

'The Winnipeg Jets scored three times in the second period, cruising to a 4-1 win over Buffalo in front of another sold-out crowd of 15,004 at the MTS Centre. Andrew Ladd paced the Jets with one goal and one assist, while Aaron Gagnon’s first career NHL goal proved to be the game winner. Kevin Porter scored Buffalo’s only goal, his third of the season.' … [Read more...] about Three and out

Rochester Amerks add defenseman Michael Wilson (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres farm team overcoming adversity (WGR-AM) Amerks Sign Defenseman Michael Wilson To Pro Tryout (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“You try to be professional and prepared,” Miller said over the weekend. “What I was trying to do was put everything aside. Everything else can wait. Just try and be right here, right now. Play some hockey and see how it goes."' … [Read more...] about Miller steps up for Sabres with time winding down

'“I think we probably have two of the best goalies in the American League down there now,” interim Sabres coach Ron Rolston said last week.' … [Read more...] about Goalie prospect Hackett upbeat about future with Sabres

JetsSabresGD (Winnipeg Free Press) Sabres-Jets Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (16-17-6) at Winnipeg Jets (19-19-2) (the Sports Network) Sabres put win streak on the line vs. Jets (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'SO here’s my advice for Sabres’ fans. Stop rooting for Buffalo to make the playoffs ... if it does Regier is somewhat vindicated and nothing will change.' … [Read more...] about What will it take to get Regier fired?

'The Sabres were outshot, 39-26, in the game and even gave up yet another short-handed goal. But they didn’t fall apart mentally in the kind of spots they crumbled in earlier in the season. They were physical at plenty of key times and got great goaltending from Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe, Miller lead Sabres to shootout victory

'“It’s definitely got to be a group of us now stepping up to make a difference. It’s there for us. I know we’re a committed, focused group and that’s not going to be an issue. We just have to take advantage of it and get this team where it needs to be.”' … [Read more...] about Young players must fill leadership void

'The 18,703 fans inside the First Niagara Center responded accordingly, booing and moaning throughout the Sabres’ wretched stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome crowd and Devils to win in shootout

'“He was one of the guys that was just continuing to show consistency, even when he was getting less minutes,” Rolston said about Hecht on Sunday morning inside the First Niagara Center. “ … He put himself in that position where he just kept coming. Whatever position we put he played consistent, practiced consistent. We want that as a message. We want guys to follow those … [Read more...] about Sabres veteran Hecht thriving in reduced role