Archives for March 27, 2008

'The loss showcased one of the Sabres’ most glaring weaknesses over the past two seasons - their inability to grind out a low-scoring victory. Buffalo has only five wins this season in which they’ve scored one or two goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to regroup after devastating loss

'Additionally, MacKenzie was good enough that the Buffalo Sabres were willing to make him their seventh-round pick in last June's NHL Entry draft.' … [Read more...] about MacKenzie isn’t flashy but perfect fit for Waterloo

'“It’s a tough game to digest, that’s for sure,” captain Jason Pominville admitted Wednesday. “But we’ve got to see our mistakes and be better the next game. We can’t be thinking about this [tonight]. We’ve got to refocus and regroup. We’re all in this together. . . . We’re still in it and we still believe.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres embark on recovery mission

'“It feels better so hopefully I’ll be ready,” Roy said. “I’m pretty positive. It wasn’t a severe charley horse. You play through the pain and you just want to get back out there and contribute.”' … [Read more...] about Roy doesn&#8217t anticipate missing time

'The contract is for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons, so Whitmore signed an amateur tryout contract with the Rochester Americans in order to get a taste of the pro game for 2 1/2 weeks.' … [Read more...] about Whitmore comes full circle

'He also signed an Amateur Tryout Contract with the Rochester Americans, the Sabres's American Hockey League affiliate. At the end of the 2007-08 AHL season, Kostka's contract with Buffalo will kick in.' … [Read more...] about Kostka signs with NHL’s Sabres

Senators Game Day (Ottawa Citizen) Buffalo (35-30-11) at Ottawa (42-28-7) (AP) Senators look for home-and-home sweep of Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (35-30-11) at Ottawa Senators (42-28-7) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

Wilting Amerks struggle in loss to Manitoba (Rochester D&C) Whitmore comes full circle (Rochester D&C) Trick foiled, Moose hit a perfect 10 (Winnipeg Free Press) A double digit doozy (Winnipeg Sun) Vet a steadying force on blue-line (Winnipeg Sun) Moose Tracks (Winnipeg Sun) Ten Games to Go (RNews.com) Home Grown American (RNews.com) Moose run over Amerks 4-1 … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'In a crucial situation for this Sabres team in the most crucial game of the season - the Sabres failed the test. The loss leaves them five points back of the Boston Bruins for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. But the loss says far more about this team than its place in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Young Sabres ”Shell-Shocked”

'“The guys on the ice were the guys you can usually trust in those situations,” Ruff said. “As much as it hurts, you can’t sit there and feel sorry for yourselves. We made the mistakes that allowed them back in the game.”' … [Read more...] about Will the Buffalo Sabres reach the playoffs?