Archives for 2013

'"We were right there all night," Miller said. "We got in a position to tie. I think we were improving as the game went on."' … [Read more...] about Detroit 2, Buffalo 1

'"We hung around long enough and got one, so we were still in it at the end, but obviously our power play didn't help us," Buffalo coach Ron Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Wings edge Sabres in Eastern Conference debut

'The Sabres were stifled on the power play during this game, failing to capitalize on a pair of 5-on-3 opportunities and going 0 of 7 overall with the man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Hold Off Sabres 2-1

'It was a rough first game for Ristolainen, but I’m not at all worried about him. His worst period was his first ever NHL period and he got a little better as the game went on.' … [Read more...] about The ”New Sabres” get their first game

'“I blame it on execution of our power play and that’s our veteran guys. We know that we’re going to have to lead the team, especially the power-play guys,” Sabres co-captain Steve Ott said. “Tonight it definitely could’ve been a difference maker for our squad and it wasn’t. In low-scoring games, in a 2-1 game, those are the ones that win you games.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons Scores In Opening Night Loss

'Buffalo finally solved Howard with 7:24 remaining in regulation, and the Red Wings' goaltender played a big role in losing his shutout bid. Howard went behind the net to play the puck and attempted to shoot it around the boards, but Sabres forward Brian Flynn managed to get a piece of the clearing attempt. The puck went right in front, where Girgensons backhanded it into an … [Read more...] about Red Wings edge Sabres in Eastern Conference debut

Rochester Amerks’ Drew Bagnall ready to play (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“For any young guy in this locker room, I don’t think there’s such a thing as ‘made it’ so far,” Girgensons said in First Niagara Center. “I think for the young guys, you have to make it every day. You have to make every day count. You’ve got to prove yourself every day to stay up here because any young guy can be sent down at any time.”' … [Read more...] about Girgensons joins Sabres’ youth group

'“We just thought both guys represented what we wanted,” Rolston said. “Nothing more, nothing less than that. It’s all about the influence they have on the team. Those guys are big influences on the team. We thought that was the way to go.”' … [Read more...] about Rolston’s pick for Sabres’ ‘C’ is a split decision

'Hybrid icing allows the linesman to blow the play dead if he determines the puck will cross the goal line and the defending player has won a race to the end-zone faceoff dots over an attacking player.' … [Read more...] about Change to icing rule is touch and go

'“We just thought both guys represented what we wanted; nothing more, nothing less than that,” said Rolston, who also named Christian Ehrhoff an assistant captain. “It’s all about the influence they have on the team. Those guys are big influences on the team.”' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek and Steve Ott ready to captain Sabres

Sabres-Red Wings Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (0-0-0) at Detroit Red Wings (0-0-0) (The Sports Network) Red Wings start Eastern Conference play vs. Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage

“You turned on a little guy like that,” Cherry said, of Scott, during his signature segment on Hockey Night in Canada. “And you know what I call that? A big guy? I’m calling you a bully, and a bully to me is a coward. That’s what I think of the whole thing; a bully is a coward. To pick on a little guy.” … [Read more...] about Don Cherry rips John Scott for being a ‘bully’ in brawl with Maple Leafs

'Coach Ron Rolston announced Tuesday that Vanek will wear the 'C' during home games, while Ott will serve as captain on the road. Defenseman Christian Ehrhoff was named the team's alternate captain.' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Ott to split time as Sabres’ captains

'I could make an argument that this is the worst team in the NHL and I could make an argument that they’ll challenge for the playoffs. The later would depend on Tyler Myers returning to form and some of the youngsters performing at a higher level than expected.' … [Read more...] about It’s opening night for the Sabres