Archives for 2013

'Also, defenseman Alexander Sulzer has been recalled by the Sabres after Henrik Tallinder sustained an upper body injury Friday night against Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller absent, Tallinder injured

'The Sabres recalled goalie Matt Hackett and defenseman Alexander Sulzer from Rochester of the AHL. Sulzer cleared waivers Monday after failing to make the team out of training camp and was sent to Rochester. Hackett allowed six goals for Rochester in an 8-1 loss to Grand Rapids on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller to miss game

'"We didn't generate a lot of anything tonight," Sabres coach Ron Rolston said of his team's offense. "We just have to be a lot simpler than we are right now."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 1

'"We lost three straight games, obviously we're frustrated, but we're going to take the day off tomorrow and get back to work on Monday and try to figure this out," said Enroth, who faced 34 Pittsburgh shots.' … [Read more...] about Pens dominate Sabres, 4-1

'Buffalo recalled goalie Matt Hackett from Rochester of the AHL Saturday. He will serve as the Sabres' backup goalie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller questionable vs. Penguins

'The Sabres' offense mustered only 21 shots including 5 in the second period and 7 in the final frame. They now have two goals in three games so far this season and are a combined 0 for 13 on the power play. Enroth stopped 31 shots in the loss while Marc-Andre Fleury came up with 20 saves for the Pens.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Skate Past Sabres 4-1

'Overall I didn’t think it was a real strong game for McBain. I don’t think he accomplished what he set out to do in the pregame and that’s play so well, that Ron Rolston won’t be able to take him out of the lineup. I asked Rolston about McBain's performance following the game, but he didn't want to comment, saying he'd have to watch the tape.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McBain doesn’t start his first game well

'“We lost three straight games and obviously we’re frustrated,” Enroth said. “I don’t think I made any mistakes. I played solid and I didn’t give up big rebounds and stuff like that, so I felt good today."' … [Read more...] about Fleury improves to 2-0 as Penguins beat Sabres

'“We had chances, but at the end of the day, we didn’t score again when we needed to,” Sabres center Cody Hodgson said. “Limiting that team to as many chances as we did, I thought Jhonas played great, but overall, it’s the same story. We need to generate offense. One goal isn’t enough.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth strong but Sabres fall short again

'“We wanted to give him some rest today so it should just be day-to-day,” Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Miller day-to-day with lower body injury

Sabres-Penguins Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (0-2-0) at Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0) (The Sports Network) Penguins pose tough task for slumping Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder did not finish the game after suffering an upper-body injury. Alexander Sulzer joined the team from Rochester following a loss by the Amerks, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.' … [Read more...] about Razor-thin loss leaves a sting for Sabres

'“It’s a simple game,” a clench-jawed Rolston said. “We don’t have enough guys playing the right way right now early in the season so we’re back to square one.”' … [Read more...] about Suffering is optional, so just enjoy the ride

'“It’s funny when people say that because then you look at their teams and they have fighters on their team,” Sabres enforcer John Scott said in First Niagara Center. “I don’t think when Stevie was playing he was saying that because he had guys protecting him. It’s the same game, and I just don’t know if they’ve forgot how it was or what’s going on, but it’s kind of annoying."' … [Read more...] about Fighting ban idea is unpopular with Sabres

'“We made it extremely difficult on Ryan,” said Sabres defenseman Mike Weber, who admitted blowing his coverage on the goal. “He showed us tonight why he’s one of the best goalies in the world. It’s just discouraging because I feel like we let him down.”' … [Read more...] about Ron Rolston upset with Sabres’ poor effort in shutout loss to Senators