Archives for 2013

'"At one point I think both refs were just going to call it a draw and kind of pick up the puck and go home and be old-school NHL there for a second and call it a tie," Sabres forward Steve Ott said. "But both performances by both goalies in the shootout was pretty spectacular to watch. I've never seen that before."' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs outlast Sabres in ‘bizarre’ 15-round shootout

'Mark Pysyk and Marcus Foligno both lit the lamp in the second to give Buffalo a 2-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'The two sides headed to a shootout, where Enroth and Reimer went toe-to-toe, stopping each shooter until McClement finally beat the Buffalo netminder in Round 15.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Prevail Over Sabres 3-2 in Marathon Shootout

'Ennis didn’t score in the first period, but he was skating very well and got the puck more which is what Ron Rolston wants. Rolston said, “The thing with Enner is he’s got to have the puck. If he’s going to be the player that we want him to be, he’s got to have the puck on his tape.” Rolston added, "I don’t think he’s gotten the puck enough, enough touches during the games.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ennis gets first game at center

'The way Rolston sees it, he gives all the credit to his goaltender, “Part of it was Jhonas. He saw where he was and he needed to have a good finish in terms of where his career was headed and in the future. He has aspirations to be a number one goaltender. We feel that’s certainly the case.” Rolston added, "He was able to build his confidence and I think he just built that … [Read more...] about Sabres Enroth is in a good place

'The shootout was the longest in Sabres history, including both preseason and regular season games. According to Elias Sports Bureau, it tied the NHL regular-season record set on Nov. 26, 2005 by the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. Preseason shootouts are not included in their records.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall in one-goal, 15-round shootout

'Buffalo Sabres general manager Darcy Regier today announced the team has assigned the following players to the Rochester Americans (AHL): Daniel Catenacci, Jerome Gauthier-Leduc, Tim Schaller and Phil Varone. Jamie Tardif, pending waivers, will also be assigned to Rochester. Additionally, forward Colton Gillies has been released from his professional try-out (PTO) contract.' … [Read more...] about Camp roster trimmed by six; 35 players remain

'“He’s just feisty out there, strong all over it,” said coach Ron Rolston. “He’s got quick hands. The one penalty kill when we needed it and got down ice, he disrupted things.' … [Read more...] about Larsson a center of attention for Sabres

'“I’m just thankful for the chance to play,” Gillies said following a recent Sabres practice at First Niagara Center. “I’ve obviously been through a lot and I’d definitely had my fair share of downs."' … [Read more...] about Colton Gillies looks to reboot NHL career with Buffalo Sabres

'“He’s strong,” Rolston said about his 5-foot-11, 206-pound prospect. “He’s put together, and that helps him obviously on the ice over pucks. I think for him we’re just going to see him grow here. I think he’s getting more comfortable. (It was) his best game.”' … [Read more...] about Center prospect Johan Larsson making strong bid to crack Sabres’ opening-night lineup

'Despite his quick rise due to injuries last season, chances are pretty good he’ll start the season in Rochester again. Ron Rolston said, “He’s in a tough spot right now in a sense fighting for positions so it’s be a big couple games for him right here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Flynn has another uphill climb

'Forwards Colin Jacobs, Eric Locke, Jonathon McGuire, Jonathan Parker, Kevin Sundher, Shawn Szydlowski, and Frederick Roy, defensemen Alex Lepkowski and Matt Mackenzie and goaltenders Connor Knapp, Nathan Lieuwen and Andrey Makarov are now with the Amerks. Defenseman Nick Crawford, pending waivers, will also be assigned to Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign 12 players to Amerks

'“He puts himself in good spots,” Vanek said Thursday. “Those are the things you can’t teach. You either have it or you don’t, and he seems to have it.”' … [Read more...] about Armia scores first goal as Sabres beat Hurricanes

'“It definitely helps the confidence,” McNabb said in First Niagara Center. “I know I can play here. I just have to go out and show it.”' … [Read more...] about McNabb makes strong statement with three-point night

'“It happened so fast,” Armia said about the wraparound goal. “I don’t know what I was thinking there.”' … [Read more...] about Joel Armia makes home debut memorable with goal and assist in Sabres’ win over Hurricanes