Archives for 2013

'“It’s frustrating, but if you take a look at that third period, it was really one of the best periods I’ve seen from us in a long time, even dating back to last year,” said maligned Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers, who tied the game after pinching in 2:03 into the third period. “So it was really good to see. It was a huge step.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake off poor second period, roar back and down Bruins with 3 late goals

'Pominville knows well. On April 22, 2011 in Philadelphia, James van Riemsdyk’s skate completely sliced a tendon in the winger’s lower leg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville understands long recovery Karlsson faces

Bruins allow Sabres to rally (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron of Bruins taking his shots (Boston Globe) B’s game falls apart (Boston Herald) Dougie Hamilton savors first NHL goal (Boston Herald) Observations: Sabres 4, Bruins 2 (ESPN Boston) Bruins’ Missed Opportunities, Downright Ugly Third Period Cost Them in Loss to Sabres (NESN) Sabres rally with three goals in third, … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'''They are a great hockey team,'' said Ehrhoff, who also assisted on Cody Hodgson's insurance goal with 8:15 left. ''We were the better team in the third. As much as they outplayed us in the first couple of periods, we came out and played our game and turned the game around.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally in 3rd for 4-2 win over Bruins

'"We know what he can bring," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said of Myers. "When he's skating and moving, he's a tough man to keep track of. I thought his energy in the game was maybe as good as I've seen all season."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 2

'Andrej Sekera left the game in third period after taking a hit from Shawn Thornton. Lindy Ruff called the injury a "real bad charley horse" and said Sekera will miss some time.' … [Read more...] about Myers, Stafford Awaken; Sabres Beat Bruins 4-2

'If it wasn’t for Ryan Miller, this game would be over.' … [Read more...] about Stafford breaks the ice

'"It was a lucky bounce we got there," Ehrhoff said. "I just got it on my tape and shot it right away. There's not much a goalie can do there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score three in third to defeat Bruins

'The victory was just Buffalo’s second in eight attempts this season when trailing after two periods. It was also Boston’s second regulation loss (8-2-2), with both coming at the hands of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Bear down

Rochester Amerks fall to Houston Aeros (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Aeros' McMillan strikes twice in win over Americans (Houston Chronicle) Amerks fall to Houston on Hall of Fame Night (Amerks.com) Aeros win fourth straight, hand Americans 3-1 loss (Aeros.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I’m just trying to stick with it, stay positive and continue to work,” Stafford said. “It’s one of those things where if you continue to get frustrated, let negativity creep into your game, creep into your life, it makes it that much harder. It’s obviously very difficult, especially when you’re losing as well.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford zeroes in on ending drought

'This is the kind of project that has been too rare in Buffalo. It involves a significant investment of private money, it has definite benefits for this community and it should draw visitors (and their money) from outside the region.' … [Read more...] about HARBORcenter will be a hockey destination

'“We’ll find it,” Ruff said confidently after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s game against the Boston Bruins, the start of a three-game homestand. “I mean, we’ve gone through it. We knew we were a little young down the middle. But it will come. I’m confident it’ll come. It’s all on me to clean this mess up. I’m not done trying. I think the attitude of the players has been … [Read more...] about Ruff ready to ‘clean up’ struggling Sabres: ‘It’s on me’

Bruins-Sabres Preview (AP) Boston Bruins (8-1-2) at Buffalo Sabres (5-8-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres aim to break through, beat Bruins (NHL.com) B's Defense Tough for Sabres to Break (BostonBruins.com) Keeping it Simple (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

'''Any time you get off to a slow start is disappointing, even more so in a shortened season,'' center and captain Jason Pominville said. ''You've got to pay attention to details. And at times, when we do it, we're a really good team. And at times we don't, we're an average team.''' … [Read more...] about Ruff takes blame for Sabres’ sputtering start