Archives for 2013

'Killorn picked up a whiff by Eric Brewer in the slot, swept to his right and lifted a backhander over Jhonas Enroth, who had dropped to the ice in anticipation of a shot by Brewer. He resisted the temptation to shoot right away and gave himself a better angle.' … [Read more...] about Lightning knock off Sabres in overtime

'"They've done an unbelievable job. Even Mark [Pysyk] when he stepped in last year was very calm, very sound," Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers said. "Seeing the three teenagers, it's amazing the way they're handling things."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookies making big impressions

'“I didn’t even know we had a penalty. I tipped it in and the next thing I know, he’s waving it off and pointing at me that I got two minutes,” Vanek said. “It was a little confusing, especially at that time to make it 3-1. I think it’s what we needed. Unfortunately, they scored one right there.”' … [Read more...] about Disallowed goal leads to Sabres defeat

Amerks' Frederick Roy much like his father, Patrick Roy (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I think we’re going to start making some quicker decisions,” Miller said Monday in First Niagara Center. “We need a little bit of confidence. We have a good group of guys that can move the puck. I think we’re just a little bit timid. We’re waiting for something good to kind of happen, but I think we’re putting ourselves in decent places."' … [Read more...] about Miller’s view: Confidence will cure Sabres’ ills

'“It leaves a bad taste in your mouth starting the way we did,” Stafford said. “You have to take whatever positives you can out of the games and continue to build and continue to get better because as soon as you start to let some of that negativity creep in, it’s only going to bring you down.”' … [Read more...] about Youthful Sabres focusing on solving long list of problems

Lightning-Sabres Preview (AP) Tampa Bay Lightning (1-1-0) at Buffalo Sabres (0-3-0) (The Sports Network) Lightning hope for strong finish to road trip (NHL.com) Lightning hope for strong finish to road trip (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'We all know the Sabres are very much in a starting over mode. A team with three teenagers in the lineup probably should be overmatched against the top teams. This weeks home games against Tampa Bay and Columbus may offer an opportunity to make a more reasonable assessment of what the early part of the season may hold for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres advice

'It’s not good when folks already are digging through the annals of ineptitude to see which team had the worst offense in history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need to find offense to stop their descent

'“I had a lot of things going through my head, and obviously, I wasn’t happy about it,” Sulzer said Saturday about getting waived. “I didn’t really expect it. I felt like I had a good camp. So that’s one of the main reasons why I didn’t expect it."' … [Read more...] about Alexander Sulzer back with Sabres following unexpected AHL stint

'The Penguins had a step or two on the Sabres from the moment the puck dropped.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overmatched in loss to Penguins

'“You got to keep working,” Sabres coach Ron Rolston said. “That’s all you can do.”' … [Read more...] about Feeble Sabres fall to Penguins, left searching for answers

'Hackett immediately drove to Buffalo after his phone rang and took a limo Saturday morning to Pittsburgh, he said. “It’s been a crazy, crazy night,” Hackett said.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller’s ‘minor’ injury forces Sabres to recall goalie Matt Hackett

Penguins top Buffalo Sabres, 4-1 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Bennett expected to return to right wing (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Veteran Kobasew provides more offense in Pens' win over Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Letang resumes skating (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pens making life easier on Fleury (Beaver County Times) Fleury … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Backup goalie Jhonas Enroth got the call Saturday, making 31 saves. He didn't get much help from the offensively challenged Sabres, who have two goals in their first three games. Buffalo, also 0 for 13 on the power play, is experiencing growing pains, starting three teenagers and five rookies.' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Fleury lead Penguins past Sabres 4-1