Archives for 2014

'“They’re one of the best teams in the League and we all know how the year’s gone for us. A lot of people might’ve written us off for this game,” Stafford said. “We had respect for them, but at the same time, we wanted to prove we can still make it a tough game for them.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hang with Blackhawks but fall short

Barons keep on rolling, beat Americans in overtime (Oklahoma City Oklahoman) Amerks end three-game weekend with 5-4 overtime loss to Barons (Amerks.com) Barons ride roller coaster in 5-4 OT win (OKCBarons.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I’m getting chances, and I feel confident when I get the puck,” Toews said in Chicago. “Whether I’m scoring or not, I feel like I’m generating a lot of chances, finding ways to stay patient with the puck and keep my feet moving with it, and eventually things open up. I’m just getting a lot of help from my linemates, and we’ve got to keep it going.”' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ other star player Toews shining brightly

'Miller’s biggest obstacle will be ramping up his mind-set. The Blues have been dreaming of the Cup all season. Miller has been dodging pucks and ducking the low bar set in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Blues have the horses to win Cup

'The Sabres want him to perfect his game in the AHL, something Pysyk understands.“I definitely think I need to work on my consistency,” he said. “I don’t think I’ve outgrown this league at all. It’s still a battle out there for me.”' … [Read more...] about Impressive rookie Mark Pysyk feels like he can keep developing with Amerks, could be back with Sabres soon

'It’s unclear if the Buffalo Sabres have any plans for Klesla, the fourth overall pick in 2000. He had never played in the AHL prior to this season.' … [Read more...] about Amerks don’t know when new acquisition Rostislav Klesla will report to AHL club

Sunday's matchup: Blackhawks at Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Blackhawks-Sabres Preview (AP) Chicago Blackhawks (37-13-14) at Buffalo Sabres (19-36-8) (The Sports Network) Revamped Sabres host Blackhawks (NHL.com) Blackhawks Buzz: March 9, 2014 at Buffalo Sabres (ChicagoBlackhawks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage

'The move on Saturday was made after defenseman Alexander Sulzer sustained a lower-body injury in Friday's 2-0 loss at Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Chad Ruhwedel from AHL Rochester

'"With all due respect to the Sabres' organization, I decided this week not to continue playing hockey this season. It has been a tough year for injury and moving several times to new teams," Klesla said in a statement.' … [Read more...] about D Klesla chooses retirement over Sabres

'Ruhwedel has played in 14 NHL games after signing with the club as an undrafted free agent in April 2013.' … [Read more...] about Ruhwedel recalled from Rochester

Rochester Amerks defeat Syracuse Crunch (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Larsson scores twice as Rochester Amerks edge Syracuse Crunch, 5-3 (Syracuse Post Standard) Klesla will not report to Amerks (WGR-AM) Amerks get by Crunch again, 5-3 (Amerks.com) Amerks recall Gauthier-Leduc from Gwinnett (Amerks.com) Amerks surge past Crunch, 5-3 (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Jhonas Enroth made 43 saves for Buffalo in Thursday’s 3-1 win in Tampa Bay, meaning the goalies stopped 85 of 88 shots in the two games. The Sabres were outshot, 44-21, in Tampa and by 44-25 here.' … [Read more...] about Neuvirth can’t save Sabres from loss

'“Deslauriers came from a real good organization and in L.A. they don’t give you games until they make you good enough and you’re ready to go,” said coach Ted Nolan. “He was pretty close I imagine to getting the call. He’s a big body. I’ve watched him play with my son in Manchester. I like the way he plays. He plays with a little spirt and jam and that’s exactly what this … [Read more...] about Converted prospects gets emergency call-up

In return to Florida Panthers, goalie Roberto Luongo pitches shutout of Buffalo Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Roberto Luongo starts second Panthers stint with shutout (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Roberto Luongo makes triumphant homecoming as a Panther (Toronto Star) Like old times: Roberto Luongo earns shutout … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage

'“I’m super excited about coming east,” Mitchell, who was among the 11 inaugural inductees to the Greenfield Park Wall of Fame in 2008, along with former NHLers Garry Galley and Wally Weir, told reporters in Tampa. “I live in Vermont in the off-season, my family’s from Montreal, I grew up in Montreal. So it’s exciting … my whole life is pretty much on the East Coast and I’m … [Read more...] about Mitchell has Sabres fan club growing in Greenfield Park