Archives for 2013

'Norwood Tupper “Woody” Smith, a retired advertising executive who was credited with creating the original Buffalo Sabres logo, died Oct. 25. He was 89.' … [Read more...] about Norwood T. Smith, created original Sabres logo

'“I think this is a city, if you’re working hard, that’s all they ask,” Tropp, who should return for tonight’s home tilt against the Anaheim Ducks, said Friday. “It doesn’t matter if you’re winning or losing. But they’ll respect us as a club if we’re coming out every night competing hard, working our tails off."' … [Read more...] about High-energy wingers Corey Tropp and Patrick Kaleta hoping to ignite struggling Sabres

Up next for the Ducks: Saturday at Buffalo (Los Angeles Times) Ducks-Sabres Preview (AP) Anaheim Ducks (10-3-1) at Buffalo Sabres (2-12-1) (The Sports Network) Angry Ducks look for improved play against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Anaheim Coverage

'"I had a conversation with Buffalo towards the end of last year and I said, 'I understand we're going young but I still hope we can get some other good players in free agency and then still be competitive while we work on the young guys,'" said Vanek, who was dealt for Matt Moulson last Sunday. "That's not the direction they went in and I never once got a contract offer from … [Read more...] about Vanek accepts Sabres’ decision

'Corey Tropp is ready to come off of IR from a broken jaw. He is on the right wing with Ott and Marcus Foligno. After the Ranger game Ron Rolston said, “Corey Tropp will play Saturday, at least I know he’ll compete all the time.” Whether it’s Tropp or Pat Kaleta, who will also return Ott agreed, “Both those players work, let’s be honest here. Corey Tropp’s all heart, all work, … [Read more...] about Sabres get two back that will compete

'“He’s probably within a week I would imagine.” He wasn’t a cinch to make the team before he got hurt. Rolston said, “We’ll probably send him down, he’s got to play some games. It would be tough throwing him right into this league.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Armia is close

Rochester Amerks can't hold off Syracuse Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Syracuse Crunch rallies for 5-4 win over Rochester in a shootout (Syracuse Post Standard) Adam scores, McNabb posts 4 points, Amerks lose 5-4 to Crunch (WGR-AM) McNabb scores career-high four points in shootout loss to Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch rally to defeat Amerks (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres extended their disturbing trend of looking like a peewee team, and only the goaltending of Ryan Miller prevented a 2-0 loss to the New York Rangers from being much worse.' … [Read more...] about Rangers keep Sabres on the skids

'“It’s also important to note that Scott has 217 recorded hits in his career and has never received supplemental discipline for any of them,” Shanahan said. “While that works in Scott’s favor, it also takes away any argument on his part that illegal head contact on an opposing player is inevitable simply because he is 6-foot-8.”' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Scott for seven games

'“The onus is entirely upon Scott to ensure Eriksson’s head isn’t the main point of contact of any hit he chooses to make,” Shanahan said.' … [Read more...] about Headshot earns Sabres tough guy John Scott 7-game suspension

'"So that's what I'm going to do here, help whoever I can share some knowledge I guess I've gained the last couple years, and if it's for a couple months, a year, couple years, I don't think my game style changes at all," Moulson said. "I'm going to go out there and try to score goals and help the team win."' … [Read more...] about New Sabres forward Matt Moulson opens up about trade off the Island

Lundqvist, Using Head, Posts Second Shutout of Season (New York Times) NY Rangers shut out Sabres behind 29-save effort from Henrik Lundqvist (New York Daily News) New Sabres forward Matt Moulson opens up about trade off the Island (New York Daily News) Lundqvist, Rangers blank lowly Sabres (New York Post) Ryan Callahan 7-10 days from Rangers return (New York Post) Henrik … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

'"Scott cuts across Eriksson and delivers a shoulder to Eriksson's head, making it the main point of contact and causing a serious injury," said Brendan Shanahan, the NHL's senior vice president of player safety. "This is an illegal check to the head. Although Eriksson is eligible to be checked on this play, he is not eligible to be checked in this fashion."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ John Scott suspended 7 games for head shot on Eriksson

'Buffalo lost its third straight and is a league-worst 2-12-1. The Sabres have been shut out three times.' … [Read more...] about Lundqvist, Rangers blank lowly Sabres 2-0

'The suspension will cost Scott $26,923. He has served three games of the suspension while awaiting an in-person hearing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward John Scott suspended 7 games