Archives for 2013

'“I think there’s a lot of different things,” Crosby explained. “He’s got a great shot. He doesn’t need much time or space to put the puck in the net. He goes to the tough areas. He’ll go to the front of the net and score those gritty goals that you have to score. He’s patient. Sometimes he’ll hold the puck it seems like forever and then dish it off or find some way to kind of … [Read more...] about Crosby impressed by Sabres superstar Vanek

'In case you haven’t heard, the scam artists are at work again, as evidenced by the ripoff from a guy who reportedly told a buyer he could pick up the four tickets Thursday at the will-call window at the First Niagara Center. They were to be left under the name of “Presley Elvis,” which should have raised eyebrows before the buyer handed over more than $150.' … [Read more...] about Scam artist leaves fans holding the bag

'"[Friday] night's game was a huge statement win for us, a huge character win for us. We want to stick with it, come back against a team like that. We know we're going to have the same kind of game [from] Pittsburgh, and we have to be ready for that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to feed off comeback victory

'This season, he has played with a consistency that has never been his hallmark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek’s scoring touch poses problems

Sabres hope to feed off comeback victory (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Vanek’s scoring touch poses problems (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins-Sabres Preview (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins (10-5-0) at Buffalo Sabres (6-8-1) (The Sports Network) Penguins visit Sabres in battle of high scorers (NHL.com) What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'One fan told WIVB he met the seller at an area mall and handed over $150. The man told him he could pick up the tickets at the will-call window, left under the name "Presley Elvis."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans swindled in ticket scam

'Getting back to Vanek, I wondered if he was fighting an injury since to me he looks like he’s been laboring lately. Both he and Lindy Ruff said no. Ruff did say, “He didn’t go well the last couple. I still think he made a great play to Pominville early in the game that I think hit the crossbar and he had the empty net opportunity. Sometimes it’s one or two games that you get a … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek not run down

'o Sabres fans, he's still somewhat unknown. The 6-2, 220-pound stay-at-home defenseman, who was waived to Rochester after a one-week training camp, has only played one game with the Sabres so far this season. But fans who have seen him in Rochester will tell you the Sabres' defensive depth is in good hands. In fact, many would argue the organization's fifth or sixth best Dman … [Read more...] about Pardy’s Presence Could Allow Sabres to Make a Move

'The fans who paid money for the tickets saw an posted Thursday morning on Craigslist offering four tickets to the Sabres game for $150. The victim who alerted News 4 about the ad says he called a man who identified himself as John Bradley and the two arranged to meet at the Boulevard Mall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans fall for ticket scam

Zemgus Girgensons to return to Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'You don't need to be conservative, but you need to be smart. Right now, the Sabres aren't playing smart. This was a game they should have won today. It's one they might regret not winning come April.' … [Read more...] about Turnovers doom Sabres in loss to Pittsburgh

'The Sabres went through the motions for the rest of the period and were booed off the ice at the end of it. The Bruins enjoyed a 17-6 shot edge during the 20 minutes. They could have easily skated into the second intermission with a bigger lead, but Miller made 16 of his 30 saves during the period to keep the Sabres close.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score three in third to beat Bruins

'“It’s probably a little bit of everything in terms of everyone needing to do their jobs better,” Black said. “I think Steve Ott said after the last game, ‘We need to look in the mirror.’ I don’t need to put that on the players. I think all of us need to do that. Good is not good enough. Darcy has had some very good moves that we’ve looked at and said, ‘Boy that’s a great … [Read more...] about Black says everyone with Sabres under scrutiny

'“There’s a lot of good things to take from it,” Myers said. “I think the most important thing is I continue, not let this be a one-game thing. A lot of it is confidence. It’s coming back.”' … [Read more...] about Myers returns to good form

'Perhaps this is the game that will get the Sabres headed down the path of recovery because it certainly came against an NHL powerhouse. This was Boston’s second loss in regulation this season, and both have come at the hands of the Sabres. And of the minuscule eight goals the Bruins have allowed this year in third periods, seven have been scored by Buffalo. Go figure.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres defeat Boston Bruins