'Despite taking a total of 80 shots in their last two games, Buffalo has only found the back of the net three times -- once Saturday night against Ottawa and twice tonight against Montreal. The Sabres, a team considered to have the league's most potent offense, are now failing to execute even their most clear-cut scoring opportunities.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fail to execute in second straight loss
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Wednesday's Rochester Coverage
Three Amerk players recalled to NHL (Amerks.com) Booth, Kaleta and The Moose make Holiday Library stops (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage
Sabres recall MacArthur for tonight's Habs game
'The six-foot, 191 pound MacArthur is expected to wear number 41.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall MacArthur for tonight’s Habs game
MacArthur Called Up From Rochester
'MacArthur leads the Amerks in points this season with 34 in 26 games. He was a third round pick of the Sabres back in 2003.' … [Read more...] about MacArthur Called Up From Rochester
Drury yearns for a line to call his own
'The latest experiment to find dependable sidekicks for Drury continues tonight when the Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres co-captain will center left wing Paul Gaustad and right wing Ales Kotalik for just the second time. They were put together for Saturday's game against Ottawa because the trio of Drury, Kotalik and Jiri Novotny failed to click.' … [Read more...] about Drury yearns for a line to call his own
Bionic Tallinder close to returning
'The Buffalo Sabres defenseman had a metal plate inserted in his left arm, and he'll be wearing a brace on top of that for further protection. "It's supposed to be stronger," Tallinder said Monday. "It could happen [again], but it shouldn't."' … [Read more...] about Bionic Tallinder close to returning
Sabres vs. Canadiens
'The Sabres are 12-0-1 on Tuesdays the past two seasons, including 3-0 this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens
Sabres & Preds meet at GEC Thursday
'One player who is looking forward to the matchup is Predators forward J.P. Dumont, who spent five seasons with the Sabres before Buffalo walked away from his arbitration award last summer. That made Dumont a free agent and Nashville signed him shortly thereafter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres & Preds meet at GEC Thursday
Tuesday's Montreal Coverage (Updated 12:30 p.m.)
Montreal (19-8-5) at Buffalo (24-6-2) (AP) Canadiens take NHL-leading power play to key match in Buffalo (CP) Sabres aim to continue domination of Canadiens (Sportsticker) Montreal Canadiens (19-8-5) at Buffalo Sabres (24-6-2) (The Sports Network) Game Preview: Canadiens vs. Sabres (Canadiens.com) Game # 33: Montreal @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) Preview: Habs Clash With … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 12:30 p.m.)
Tuesday's Rochester Coverage
Hunter and The Moose at Parma Library tonight (Amerks.com) Florida reassigns Forwards Larman and Booth to Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage
Gaustad Learning New Tricks
'"I was a little nervous moving from center to left wing," said Gaustad of his position switch. "It's a different adjustment but I just tried to read off [Drury] as much as possible."' … [Read more...] about Gaustad Learning New Tricks
Thomas Vanek - the first 100 days
'“He's worked a lot on his game in the offseason,” said Sabres' right-wing Jason Pominville. “He's improved a lot. He is really reliable defensively now. He is so talented offensively that he creates things. He uses his linemates well. They're having good chemistry and they're helping our team win a lot of games.”' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek – the first 100 days
Ryan Miller makes all the big saves
'He just continues to prove that he is one of the best in the league, making the big stops that keep Buffalo in games. And when the Sabres do have the lead, Miller ensures that it will remain in their favor.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller makes all the big saves
Sens display their speed
'Ottawa matched Buffalo's speed, enjoyed its best game in weeks and left town with a 3-1 victory. The Sabres have lost only six games all season, including three if four meetings with the Senators. "I don't like losing to them," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "It gives them confidence. It's something we have to rectify as a team."' … [Read more...] about Sens display their speed
Connolly's woes may be neck pain
'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Saturday that doctors diagnosed Connolly with having a disc that was aggravating a nerve in his neck, which could be the source of persistent headaches that have sidelined the center all season. Connolly recently received an injection in hopes of relieving the neck problem and the headaches.' … [Read more...] about Connolly’s woes may be neck pain
