Archives for 2013

Senators-Sabres Preview (AP) Ottawa Senators (0-0-0) at Buffalo Sabres (0-1-0) (The Sports Network) Senators open season with visit to Buffalo (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Rolston said Leino was hurt in the first period, but continued playing. The severity of the injury wasn't revealed until Leino was examined before practice Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Leino out with broken rib

'"It happened in the first period, probably about three or four shifts in," Rolston said. "It was just sore and it, obviously overnight, seized up, and he had it checked."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino out indefinitely with cracked rib suffered in season opener

'Since joining Buffalo, Leino has endured a statistical drop-off. He accrued only 25 points in 71 games during his first season with the team, then appeared in only eight games this past campaign due to a lingering hip injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino out indefinitely

'The injury-plagued Leino was limited to eight games last season because of a hip injury and missed 10 games during the 2011-12 season with a broken foot.' … [Read more...] about Fractured rib sidelines Sabres’ Leino

'Johan Larsson is going to get his chance with Tyler Ennis moving to wing with Steve Ott. Ron Rolston is looking forward to seeing the young Swede, “Very excited. We’re going to see, he’s going to get a good opportunity. I like everything about him, I like his attitude, the way he works, his preparation, he’s a good detail player, but this will give him a good opportunity to … [Read more...] about Sabres Leino cracks a rib. Foligno improving

'“It’s never an easy decision to walk away from doing something that you love,” Robitaille said. “Hockey and the Sabres have been a major part of my life for the better part of 33 years and I felt now was a good time for me to step away. Many things factored into my decision, one being that the health effects from my car accident a few years back have become more of a struggle … [Read more...] about Mike Robitaille Announces Retirement From Sabres TV

Rochester Americans open season on Friday (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Buffalo’s power play faltered big-time Wednesday, and Detroit rode the momentum to a 2-1 victory. The Sabres went 0 for 7 on the power play, including a pair of two-man advantages at key times of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play short-circuits in loss to Red Wings

'“It definitely would be a better moment if we won,” Girgensons said in Joe Louis Arena. “Still, it was my first NHL goal. I’ll take the best out of it that I can.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons earns a memento in NHL debut

'In 2009, Tallinder was a mentor to defenseman Tyler Myers, who was entering his rookie season. At that time, Myers, a 19-year-old out of Texas, benefited from being on the same line with the veteran. He had 11 goals and added 37 assists that season. But Myers has struggled over the past couple of seasons. If those two can connect again and if Myers can stay healthy, Myers’ … [Read more...] about Sabres begin new season with youth, Rolston at helm

'No matter. “We had a good preseason,” said goaltender Jhonas Enroth following a 3-0 shutout last weekend against the Columbus Blue Jackets. “All the guys in this room feel we have something to prove, and I can tell you that the guys here are coming together nicely. We might just surprise a few people this year.”' … [Read more...] about Suffering? These players want to win now

'“We’ve got some great young prospects. We’ve got a stable full of them that we’ve drafted in the last few years. Three teenagers are in the lineup tonight, so that tells you something about the talent level.”' … [Read more...] about Former Spitfire Ott to serve as co-captain of Sabres

Jimmy Howard, penalty kill power Red Wings in opener (Detroit News) Red Wings get victory but leave plenty of room for improvement in opener (Detroit News) Red Wings' Jonathan Ericsson likes NHL's new hybrid icing rule (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Red Wings' early goals hold up on opening night (Detroit Free Press) In opener, Red Wings show why many are … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Detroit Coverage

'Buffalo had a two-man power play for 1:31 early in the first period and for 51 seconds late in the second, but couldn't take advantage. In between those 5-on-3 opportunities, the Sabres were scoreless on three power plays. ''It could've been a difference-maker for our team, and it wasn't,'' Buffalo forward Steve Ott said.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings open with 2-1 win over Sabres