Archives for April 2014

'Drew Stafford accounted for Buffalo's lone goal, with Matt Hackett coming up with 28 saves in the lowly Sabres' fifth consecutive loss.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 2, Buffalo 1

'Goaltender Matt Hackett stopped 28 of 30 shots for Buffalo, who dropped to 21-50-9. Right winger Drew Stafford scored the Sabres' lone goal.' … [Read more...] about Rangers 2, Sabres 1

'Rick Nash put the Rangers ahead for good at 18:18 of the final period, blasting a one-timer from Martin St. Louis into the Buffalo net.' … [Read more...] about Late Goal Lifts Rangers to 2-1 Win Over Sabres

'The Sabres started well, really played poorly, but came out with some direction in the third. It was a pretty strange game that way for both teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres attempting to show that they’re playing for pride

'Drew Stafford scored for Buffalo (21-50-9); Matt Hackett stopped 28 shots.' … [Read more...] about Nash scores late to give Rangers win

'“We couldn’t buy a shot there in the second period,” Stafford said. “We ended up scoring even, but that was a disappointing one because I felt as though we could’ve had it.”' … [Read more...] about Late 3rd period goal does Sabres in

Deslauriers finally joins Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks signs goaltender Kevin Kapalka to ATO (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'But with Jhonas Enroth, Michal Neuvirth and now Nathan Lieuwen all injured, coach Ted Nolan said Wednesday Hackett is going to get the call in the Sabres’ final three games of the season.' … [Read more...] about Hackett’s rise to NHL starter caps ‘weird year’

'The Amerks entered Wednesday with a one-point lead and a game in hand on Rockford for the final spot in the AHL’s Western Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send players to Amerks to boost playoff shot

'“It’s been really fun,” Scott said after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s road game against the New York Rangers. “I think I’ve played fairly well, pretty consistent, not really any glaring mistakes, kind of bringing something different every game. So it’s been good.”' … [Read more...] about Tough guy John Scott happy with larger role, wants to return to Sabres

'With injured players back, the Sabres sent rookie forwards Nick Deslauriers and Johan Larsson back to Rochester on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Healthy bodies mean Sabres can send youngsters back to Amerks for playoff race

Sabres-Rangers Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (21-49-9) at New York Rangers (44-31-5) (The Sports Network) Rangers aim for season sweep of Sabres (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

'Ted Nolan said Drew Stafford is ready to play Thursday in New York. Nolan said, "Drew had a real good practice, skated for about 10 minutes, looked at me and said he's ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Stafford ready to play

Reinforcements ride in to bolster Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“For me personally, it’s a pride thing. I wasn’t really willing to accept my season being down in the beginning of March, considering we know it’s going to be a long offseason and probably the longest one I’ve had the last 4-5 years. It was a pride thing to come back and help your teammates.”' … [Read more...] about Stewart works hard to return