Archives for 2013

'Milan Lucic and Torey Krug each found the net twice, sending the Bruins to a 5-2 win over the Sabres. Buffalo forward John Scott was sent to the dressing room following an open-ice hit to the head of Loui Eriksson.' … [Read more...] about Lucic, Krug Lead Bruins Past Sabres 5-2

'It’s really sad because despite the score, I liked Buffalo’s physical play, but Scott took one of the few positives from this game and turned it into a negative.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to be physical

'"The referees called it the way I guess everybody saw it," Bruins coach Claude Julien said. "It's unfortunate but the guy who did it did his job tonight. He's out there for two reasons and that's either to fight or to hurt. He did his job tonight."' … [Read more...] about Eriksson injured in Bruins’ third straight win

'The goal by Zadorov, which cut Boston’s lead to 3-2 with 4:50 remaining in the second period, was the first of his NHL career. It came in his second game on his first career shot. At 18 years, 6 months and eight days, he became the second-youngest Sabre to score. Only Pierre Turgeon at 18 years, 1 month, 24 days was younger when he scored his first career goal with the … [Read more...] about Zadarov scores first NHL goal in loss

Amerks Assign Shawn Szydlowski To Fort Wayne (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Absolutely, it’s concerning after 10 games to only have one assist and that’s something for myself I want to help produce and help contribute to this team,” Ott said. “Obviously with everybody chipping in, it makes a huge difference in the wins and loss column.”' … [Read more...] about Ott wants to step up production

'“We’ll probably give him a shot there at some point, and Buffalo may be one of the games we give him,” Bruins coach Claude Julien said to Boston media after the team’s practice Monday.' … [Read more...] about Bruins backup goalie may start vs. Sabres

'If there’s any consolation about watching this Sabres team, it is the potential for better days ahead. To know that there are the likes of defensemen Rasmus Ristolainen and Nakita Zadorov, both 18, and forwards Zemgus Girgensons and Mikhail Grigorenko, both 19, in the system. Overall, the roster includes 15 players 23 years old or younger.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans are getting restless

'Pysyk, a calm and cool customer on and off the ice, has been one of the 1-8-1 club’s few bright spots, skating more than 20 minutes a night, mostly beside No. 1 defenseman Christian Ehrhoff.' … [Read more...] about Popular rookie Mark Pysyk quickly developing into one of Sabres’ top defensemen

'“It’s difficult for me to watch because the people of Buffalo deserve a lot of good things. They are definitely people that are passionate, and really support the Bills and the Sabres. I saw it really turn over to the Sabres when I was there. I still go to Buffalo and get recognized everywhere they go. It’s a community that cares about the team. It’s just like us [in Boston] … [Read more...] about Paille: It’s difficult to watch Sabres hit rock bottom

Bruins-Sabres Preview (AP) Boston Bruins (5-2-0) at Buffalo Sabres (1-8-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres seeking first division win as Bruins visit (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage

Rochester Amerks' Hackett vows to stay cool (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“You just can’t go and do something your teammates don’t expect because it throws them off, too,” said Ehrhoff, who has two assists, leads the Sabres in minutes per game (25:50) and has a plus/minus rating of even. “It doesn’t just throw off the other team. You still have to stick to the system."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ blue-liners resisting the urge to go it alone on the rush

'“It was a mutual decision,” Tropp said. “That’s part of the game. It happens. Obviously he got the better half of me on that one but it is what it is. He’s a good player and that’s all it is.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tropp takes strides in returning from broken jaw

'Despite facing a ridiculous 37 shots a game, Miller’s dazzling most nights, keeping the hapless Sabres in most contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller seeing personal results from new approach