Archives for 2013

'“No matter who you are or what type of incident it is, there’s no intent to try to do something like that,” Tropp said. “It doesn’t matter if you absolutely hate the person. It’s an accident. I think you’ve seen it a lot lately where guys, when they fall, you can’t really control how they’re going to fall or what’s going to happen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Corey Tropp practicing again, not upset with Jamie Devane for breaking jaw

'Most everyone agreed it was the right decision – or if anything, didn’t go far enough in punishing a player whose primary function seems to be to cause physical harm to an opponent.' … [Read more...] about Reducing Kaleta suspension would send wrong message

'Rookie forward Corey Tropp practiced for the first time Monday since breaking his jaw in a fight during a preseason game against Toronto on Sept. 22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall rookie D Ristolainen from minors

'Rolston blames it on preparation, especially from the team’s veteran players. “We got 18 year olds playing out there who are playing like they’ve been in the league for 20 years and we got veterans out there who act like it’s their first game out of the gate.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep searching for answers

'The Sabres are last in the NHL in goals per game (1.2) and seem woefully ill-prepared at the start as they’ve been outscored, 13-1, and outshot, 141-77, in first periods. They’ve scored first just one time in 10 games – and led for a grand total of nine minutes, 35 seconds the entire season.' … [Read more...] about Rolston on hot seat after half-bad start

'But, once again, Buffalo managed to set the bar below what appeared to be rock bottom. It’s almost unfathomable how far and fast the organization has fallen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hit another low as latest loss leaves Rolston testy

'“I’m never nervous before the game,” Zadorov said. “It’s my life to play hockey. Why be nervous if I like it? I did a pretty good job in the preseason games and the coaches saw that. I think they think I’m ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about Zadorov shines in his NHL debut with Sabres

'It’s basically become a chicken-or-egg dilemma: How can a guy prove he can succeed if he’s not put in position to succeed?' … [Read more...] about Use of Grigorenko continues to be a hot topic

'Wretched first periods are dooming the Sabres. After getting outshot 14-3 and outscored 2-0 Saturday, opponents have outshot the Sabres 141-77 during the opening 20 minutes this season and outscored them 13-1.' … [Read more...] about Awful first period dooms Sabres in loss to Avalanche

'“That’s a long time with one organization,” Sacco said prior to the Sabres’ 4-2 loss. “I have a lot of friends that are still there and a lot of good memories from there. That’s where everything started for me.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres assistant Joe Sacco on years as Avalanche head coach: ‘good memories’

Colorado Avalanche now 7-1 after road victory over Buffalo Sabres (Denver Post) Avs' Cody McLeod suspended, to meet with NHL about hit vs. Red Wings (Denver Post) Photo gallery (Denver Post) Avalanche Bounces Back and Quiets Doubts (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage

'“The union’s got to do it (represent Kaleta),” Richards told the Daily News on Friday. “But to continue to injure people that are playing the game that you make a great living at and get to play in the best league in the world, there’s just not a lot of respect there. I don’t know why they’d ... they have to do it I guess (represent Kaleta). It’s frustrating. I can’t imagine … [Read more...] about Dirty play from Sabres’ Patrick Kaleta raises question if NHL would ban player

'The Sabres' first shot on goal came with 5:50 left in the first period and drew a loud ovation from the crowd. Colorado outshot Buffalo 14-3 in the first period. It was the second time this season the Sabres have managed just three shots in a period.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche bounce back, ease past Sabres 4-2

'The Buffalo Sabres have added rookie defenseman Nikita Zadorov to the active roster and sent fellow defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen to AHL Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add D Zadorov to active roster

'Cody Hodgson also scored for the Sabres, who fell to 1-8-1 this year. Ryan Miller allowed all four goals on 26 shots.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 4, Buffalo 2