Archives for December 2014

'The Isles have a league-high 23 wins and rank second in the Metropolitan Division behind Pittsburgh with 46 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face stiff test in surging Isles

Islanders-Sabres Preview (AP) New York Islanders (23-11-0) at Buffalo Sabres (13-19-3) (The Sports Network) Islanders resume schedule in Buffalo against Sabres (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders at Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

Amerks put it all together in win over Lake Erie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Lake Erie Monsters fall to Rochester Americans (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Sabres' prospects, unfazed by ups and downs, lead win over Lake Erie (WGR-AM) Amerks take down Monsters with 4-1 win (Amerks.com) Chris Taylor to be inducted into Amerks' Hall of Fame on Saturday, January 10th … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'For the lose-now delegation, the Sabres need to stop squeaking out victories. Buffalo is an impressive 11-4-3 in one-goal games, a .611 winning percentage that ranks seventh in the NHL. The Sabres were 30th last season at .325 (13-17-10).' … [Read more...] about Plenty at stake for NHL teams after break

Amerks newcomer Matt Pelech is big and plays that way (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Armia, Buffalo's 2011 first-round draft pick, had no points and logged nearly 15 minutes of ice time in his NHL debut. Grigorenko had an assist.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres demote 4 players to AHL Rochester

'The players had been called up to fill spots on Buffalo's injury-depleted lineup, which was missing eight regulars in the 6-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres assign four to AHL

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team has assigned forwards Joel Armia, Mikhail Grigorenko and Tim Schaller, and defenseman Mark Pysyk to the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League (AHL).' … [Read more...] about Sabres reassign four to Rochester

'“They just took it to us. Their power play was unbelievable,” said Sabres goalie Michal Neuvirth. “I had no idea what was going on out there. Three or four goals, I didn’t even see the shooter.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres battle before giving way to Red Wings

'“In that one, he was completely vulnerable and defenseless,” said defenseman Josh Gorges. “There’s no way he could have done anything different to protect himself. If you’re coming across to get a pass, that’s not putting yourself in a vulnerable position. You’re going to get a pass. But they make the decisions. You just have to live with it and there’s nothing we can do.”' … [Read more...] about Ruling on hit to Gionta rankles Buffalo

'“Every time I thought I couldn’t finish it I’d take a break, go back and do more,” said Malarchuk, who wrote the book with Canadian journalist Dan Robson. “When the book was finally done, I mean, I was emotionally spent. I was just exhausted.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk bares soul in new book

Red Wings offense breaks loose in win over Sabres (Detroit News) Weiss return brings Wings hoped-for offensive jolt (Detroit News) Wings take caution, so Howard rests vs. Sabres (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Wings break out of scoring slump (Detroit Free Press) Why the Red Wings won (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Detroit scores … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Detroit Coverage

'"Playing a good team, you have to play smart with a two-goal lead," coach Ted Nolan said. "We took a stupid penalty and the rest is history."' … [Read more...] about Tatar, Red Wings end 6-game skid, beat Sabres

'"It's a little bit embarrassing and funny at the same time," Girgensons said, before the Sabres hit the road for a two-game swing that concludes Tuesday at Detroit. "It came out of nowhere. I know people know me back home, but I didn't think it was going to go that far. That's like crazy far."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons surprised by all-star vote

'Nicolas Deslauriers, Chris Stewart and Andre Benoit all lit the lamp for Buffalo, which dropped its fourth straight game.' … [Read more...] about Detroit 6, Buffalo 3