Archives for 2013

'Cruel caveman couture. That’s some olde world wordsmithery there.' … [Read more...] about Fur flies as animal rights group attacks Sabres over faux coat

'Flynn (7/26/88, 6'1", 180 lbs) joins the Sabres on his first career recall after signing with the Sabres on March 29, 2012. In 45 games for the Americans this season, the Lynnfield, Mass. native has recorded 32 points (16+16), tying to lead all Rochester skaters in goals and ranking 10th among all AHL rookies in both goals and points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Forward Brian Flynn

Gates Orlando, Amerks Hall of Famer, touts organ donation after heart transplant (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Cassidy embracing new role as bench boss (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We missed out on a lot of points, but now it’s time to make them up.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rise to shootout challenge

'But Gerbe scored 15 of his career-high 16 goals over a 38-game stretch in 2010-11. He has 11 scores in his other 125 NHL games.' … [Read more...] about Why can’t Sabres’ Gerbe score regularly?

'What happened to the dynamic rookie whose six-goal, 13-point run during 13 late-season games last year made him a fan favorite and early 2012-13 Calder Trophy candidate?' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Foligno lucky he wasn’t scratched earlier

Florida Panthers rally but fall in shootout to Buffalo Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Panthers rally but lose 4-3 in shootout to Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Stephen Weiss returns to Panthers (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers Wrap-Up: Sabres 4, Panthers 3 (SO) (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'Tyler Ennis also scored in regulation for the Sabres and Steve Ott had two assists. Buffalo has won two straight since losing four in a row and is 2-1 since Ron Rolston took over as interim coach when Lindy Ruff was fired.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe, Miller lead Sabres over Panthers 4-3 in SO

'Miller recorded 40 saves and stopped both of the Panthers attempts in the tiebreaker.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Florida 3 (SO)

'Following a scoreless overtime period, the Sabres won it in the shootout round thanks to goals by Thomas Vanek and Jason Pominville. Both of Florida's shooters, Jonathan Huberdeau and Peter Mueller, were stopped by Miller. The Buffalo netminder finished with 40 saves in the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold On For 4-3 Win Over Panthers in Shootout

'Adam Pardy had done some good things in this game, but three penalties are unacceptable. The last one was the worst protecting a one goal lead late in the third he takes a bad slashing penalty. His teammates picked him up and killed it off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to carry over their desire to win

'Ennis' goal came on the power play, snapping Buffalo's 0-for-13 drought with the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Panthers in shootout

'“It’s unfortunate Lindy can’t be here with us, but it gives us a chance to reset and look at it from a different perspective. We are finding a lot of habits where Lindy was talking about them, but it wasn’t coming around."' … [Read more...] about Miller happy to see Sabres hitting reset

'“How can you have 14 on one side and 16 on the other side? The percentages of making it in the East become that much greater.”' … [Read more...] about Realignment plan not fair, Ott says

'“I had always told him I saw him being an excellent guy to teach pros because he was more current with the guys,” Morris said. “He knew their music. He knew the mindset of a professional athlete. He trained his brother Brian as well in the offseason. So he was familiar with the current player and the types of things that were all the hot buttons for young pros to get the most … [Read more...] about Rolston mentor on Sabres’ new coach: ‘I can assure you that he’s top shelf’