Archives for 2014

'That it happened against Buffalo and Miller shouldn't come as a surprise. Crosby has at least a point in all 14 trips to Buffalo (9 goals and 13 assists). And he has been particularly sharp at beating Miller, including the gold-medal winning overtime goal in Canada's 3-2 victory at the Vancouver Games four years ago.' … [Read more...] about Crosby leads Penguins to 5-1 win over Sabres

'Buffalo opened the scoring for only the 18th time this season. Fleury stopped a wraparound bid by Tyler Ennis, but Drew Stafford put the loose puck home 5:58 into the contest.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 5, Buffalo 1

'But it was not lost on Bylsma that he'll find himself squaring off against Crosby and Malkin -- alongside Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller, who was in net for Buffalo -- in just a matter of days at the Winter Olympics.' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin push Pens past Sabres

'Drew Stafford scored the lone goal for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Malkin Lead the Way; Pens Trounce Sabres 5-1

'"That had nothing to do with Ryan tonight," said Ted Nolan. "It was the guys in front of him. For our team, we need everyone. We had a couple of guys no-show tonight. They're one of the better teams in the league. You'd think they would be excited to play and a couple weren't."' … [Read more...] about Sabres try to stay with one of the best

'"Two different teams out there," Sabres coach Ted Nolan said. "This is one of the premier teams in the League. They're running for a Stanley Cup, and ours is in the early stages of trying to re-establish something here, and you establish with the right attitudes. … You find out who's in for the long haul and who wants to battle through difficult times. That's a good team. Give … [Read more...] about Crosby and Penguins roll over Sabres

'“That’s a good team over that that obviously played extremely well and we shot ourselves in the foot there with a couple of turnovers in the second. But there’s no lack of passion,” Sabres captain Steve Ott said. “Every guy’s working hard and trying to compete and all that stuff. Let’s be honest, that’s a good team.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold back Penguins’ attack

Amerks can’t get past Olympic goalie (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Paquette puts home a pair as Syracuse Crunch ends losing streak with 4-1 win over Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks' win streak halted in 4-1 loss to Crunch (Amerks.com) Photo gallery (Amerks.com) Syracuse snaps skid with 4-1 win in Rochester … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I still don’t know what to say. There’s been a change here even since there was a change here before,” Miller noted after practice Tuesday, referring to the hiring of new general manager Tim Murray in the wake of the November firing of GM Darcy Regier. “So it’s like I’m waiting to see what the plan is and waiting to see what they have to offer."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Ryan Miller sidesteps talk of future with Sabres

'“It’s a lot better than we thought,” Nolan said after Tuesday’s practice. “It’s more of a day-to-day situation so he was moving around pretty good today and hopefully he moves around real good tomorrow and gets to play. He could play tomorrow. You never know in situations like this. You never know how serious they are until you look at them. Right now it’s kind of a day-to-day … [Read more...] about Myers’ injury not as severe as first thought

'“Still don’t know what to say,” the franchise netminder said Tuesday. “There’s been a change here. There was a change here before. So it’s like waiting to see what the plan is and waiting to see what they have to offer. We haven’t talked about anything with regards to contracts, talked about anything in regards to trades. They’re doing their business."' … [Read more...] about Goalie Ryan Miller knows his days with Sabres could be numbered

'“Some guys get banged up,” he said. “But he looked like he was hurt (Monday) night.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ted Nolan relieved Tyler Myers won’t be sidelined long

Penguins-Sabres Preview (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins (39-15-2) at Buffalo Sabres (15-32-8) (The Sports Network) Sabres host Penguins in Wednesday Night Rivalry (NHL.com) Penguins Report: Game Day at Buffalo (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'“Indeed, the people talk about it like I’m an inanimate object,” Corsi said in an interview in Buffalo this week. “Like I’m the box score, the Corsi score."' … [Read more...] about Count this NHL guru as more than just a number

'It’s well known the Sabres would like Miller to sign a new contract and stay. Miller said, “We haven’t talked anything in regards to contracts and we haven’t talked anything in regards to trades.” Miller added, “They’re doing their business and I have a limited trade agreement and that’s something I put out there in the summer, it’s not something they’ve approached me about … [Read more...] about Miller has not moved forward with the Sabres yet