Archives for March 20, 2015

'At any other time in Sabres history, Lindback would be a triumphant feel-good story. Instead, he’ll enter the crease Friday against New Jersey or Saturday in Nashville with Blue and Gold backers begging for him to fail.' … [Read more...] about Lindback courts many fans’ displeasure

'“If you’re any kind of competitive soul or competitive spirit, if you don’t get up for any kind of competition, you’re in the wrong line of business,” the coach said. “Do something else. In this line of business, you have to be competitive. Sometimes when you don’t do it, that’s when your stomach turns at nighttime wondering why."' … [Read more...] about Nolan has team staying competitive

'“I know how hard it is in this league,” said Lindback, who will likely start his fifth straight game tonight against the New Jersey Devils. “There’s only so many spots. You don’t get dealt chances. It’s only happening so often. I’m just happy for this opportunity. It’s only six games. We only won one.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Anders Lindback knows hot streak means little

'“It’s just how it reacts to battle drills and divots and all that sort of stuff,” Kaleta said Thursday after his first full practice. “I have more mobility in my knee now, so it’s building up the strength and getting the movements down. Once you start doing things that you’re not used to doing, it gets a little bit swollen and sore. So I just got to keep an eye on that.”' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta nearing return; Zach Bogosian out against Devils

Devils-Sabres Preview (AP) New Jersey Devils (30-29-11) at Buffalo Sabres (20-43-7) (The Sports Network) Devils' Cammalleri sick, questionable against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Traditionalists like me hate the shootout, but Ennis said what the fans like matters, “Absolutely, tradition’s important, but I think change is important as well. The game always needs to grow, it needs to get better, you look at the NFL, they make changes a lot, the NFL’s growing, it’s getting more and more popular and the NHL is similar, we need to adapt to what the fans … [Read more...] about Many of the Sabres like the proposed 3-on-3 OT

'“I only care about winning. That’s why you play hockey,” he said after practice Thursday at First Niagara Center. “You can have the worst save percentage, [but] if you’re winning and you’re playing on a winning team, that’s all that matters, really. Sometimes it’s just about making the right saves at key moments.' … [Read more...] about Lindback relishing opportunity to prove himself

Long and winding road to the Amerks for new defenseman (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks sign defenseman Curtis Leonard (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage