Archives for 2013

'The Sabres shouldn't change out their coach and general manager merely because they've had an extraordinary 16 years to win a Cup and haven't done so. They should do it because of that, AND because so many fans want it. They should do it because a sports team's real main reason for existence is to be supported by its fans, and in the case of the Buffalo Sabres the fans are fed … [Read more...] about The Sabres’ real reason for existence: You

'"It was simply a burnout there," he said. "Teams do pretty well controlling the puck these days [on the power play]. I thought we did all right off the faceoff, but [Ottawa] has a lot of skill, and it definitely plays a part in the energy factor. In this kind of season, you have to keep three or four lines going all the time. You can't get into special teams wars."' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Senators blank Sabres 2-0

'Anderson came into the game leading the league in both goals against average (1.49) and save percentage (.950), and both of those numbers were given a bump after stopping the season-high 42 shots fired by the Sabres/' … [Read more...] about Blank Slate: Sabres shutout 2-0 by Sens

Phil Varone's four points lead Rochester Americans over Lake Erie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters lose to Rochester Americans, 4-1, on Student Education Day (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Varone's career day leads Amerks to 4-1 win over Monsters (Amerks.com) Monsters Unable to Stop Amerks (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Miller has faced the most shots of any NHL goaltender, a number that grew substantially during the Buffalo Sabres’ last two games. He was tested 81 times over the weekend, bringing the total to 368 in 11 games.' … [Read more...] about Miller plays in shooting gallery

'Thirteen contests into the 48-game season, the Sabres, who had Monday off, are one of the NHL’s biggest dregs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres possess slew of underachievers in disappointing season

'The Sabres are 106-66-25 with Ellis in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Ellis with Amerks after clearing waivers

Sabres-Senators Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (5-7-1) at Ottawa Senators (6-4-2) (The Sports Network) Senators look for positive end to homestand vs. Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

Mark Ellis to make Rochester Americans debut Tuesday (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres Ellis clears waivers (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It was tough because it was at that crucial point in the game,” said Sabres defenseman Robyn Regehr, who returned after missing seven games with an ankle injury. “We had the opportunity to try and get it done there in the third, and unfortunately as a penalty-killing unit we couldn’t do it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ penalty killers give way to Bruins

'He's had more work in the last three games than he had in the previous three months, but there's only so much one man can tolerate.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s up to speed while teammates lag

'Thirteen games into the season, the Sabres are a gigantic mess defensively, allowing 40 shots some nights and loads of scoring chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give goalie Miller little help, fall to Bruins late

'Part of Grigorenko’s development involves sitting occasionally, Ruff said. He cited the handling of young stars Tyler Seguin and Steven Stamkos by Boston and Tampa Bay. The teams brought the teenage sensations along slowly.' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko and Myers sit as Regehr returns; Sabres waive Ellis

Bruins defeat Sabres, 3-1, in Buffalo (Boston Globe) Tyler Myers of Sabres, off to disappointing start, sought to rebound against Bruins (Boston Globe) Powerful statement (Boston Herald) Given chance to play, Khudobin comes up big (Boston Herald) Bruins Defining Consistency While Jumping Out to Best 10-Game Start in Club History (NESN) Bruins get even with Sabres, take 3-1 … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage

'This stretch may be just what the Sabres need. Their fans are getting angry thanks to the Sabres’ slow start due to their poor defensive play. But the Sabres did manage to beat the Bruins in their first meeting this season and took a 3-2 win Saturday against the New York Islanders into Sunday’s game against Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope frequent meetings with fierce rivals help turn the tide