Archives for February 2011

'Now no one has ever said out loud that Golisano didn’t want to do the same thing. But among disgruntled Buffalo fans and some others, and despite the Sabres generally spending close to the cap during his tenure, there has been a prevailing sense for the last few seasons that maybe the owner didn’t want it all that badly.' … [Read more...] about Distraction of sale out of way, Sabres focus on playoff charge

'Over the last eight weeks, no one in Blue and Gold has done a better job than Stafford and Vanek. Stafford has 16 goals in his past 20 games, while Vanek has eight goals and 22 points in his past 15.' … [Read more...] about Stafford making a game of it with Vanek

'Tom Kaleta, the father of the Buffalo Sabres right winger, said Wednesday their charitable organization has officially received funding to build a multisport complex in Springville. The Kaletas, who run the HITS Foundation, plan to break ground on the project in April and hope to have it completed in August.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta plans multisport facility

Preview: Sabres vs. Panthers, 7:30 p.m. Thursday (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Buffalo (25-22-5) at Florida (23-24-6) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (25-22-5) at Florida Panthers (23-24-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres look to keep hot streak going vs. Panthers (NHL.com) Game notes (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Florida Coverage

Finding a quality call-up (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'The turnaround started with 15:34 left in regulation. Drew Stafford got tangled up with Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman near the crease, and while going down Stafford tripped goaltender Dwayne Roloson. The fallen goalie had no chance to stop Jordan Leopold's point shot, and he quickly skated toward the referee to argue. The ref, who was behind the net, never saw the trip … [Read more...] about Sabres step on the gas, zap Lightning

'"If I feel I have a need, I'm going to address that need," Yzerman said. "Don't just sit and hope it corrects itself. Sometimes, it does. But in this instance I could make a deal that didn't hurt our long-term planning and could help us for the rest of the season. My philosophy is that if you identify a need and have the ability to address it, do it."' … [Read more...] about Turnaround’s as quick as Lightning

'"I'm really enjoying it," said Roloson, who was traded by the New York Islanders to the Lightning. "It's a real good team. The guys are great guys. The coaching staff is phenomenal. Everyone is holding everybody accountable. Nobody gets a night off, it doesn't matter who you are. It attributes to a lot of our success."' … [Read more...] about Roloson irons out crease for Lightning

Sabres rattle off six straight goals to down Bolts (Tampa Tribune) So far, Vinik doing things right as owner of the Lightning (Tampa Tribune) Power play is missing in action (Tampa Tribune) Tampa Bay Lightning loses to Buffalo Sabres 7-4 (St. Petersburg Times) Tampa Bay Lightning works to fix power play (St. Petersburg Times) Sabres 7, Lightning 4 … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'Buffalo took control after Jordon Leopold pulled the Sabres even at 3 on a disputed goal at 4:26 of the third. During the play it appeared Stafford lost his balance skating near the crease and tripped Tampa Bay goalie Dwayne Roloson to the ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 in 3rd to beat Lightning 7-4

'Drew Stafford notched the fifth hat trick of his career and Buffalo scored six unanswered goals in a 7-4 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Tampa Bay 4

'Buffalo continued to pour it on just 55 seconds after that, when Stafford recorded his second of the game, sending a rocket off the crossbar and into the net. It only took another minute and half for Stafford to record his 20th goal of the year and his third hat trick of the season. The Sabres forward now has 17 goals in his last 22 games.' … [Read more...] about Stafford Racks Up Another Hat Trick; Sabres Rally for 7-4 Win in Tampa Bay

'"I'll be happy if we get a couple wins and move into a playoff position," Sekera said Monday. "That's our main focus. If it includes a couple points for me, I'll be even happier."' … [Read more...] about Sekera eager to start a point streak

Lightning-Sabres preview (Tampa Tribune) Buffalo (24-22-5) at Tampa Bay (33-16-5) (AP) Lightning look to strike down Sabres once again (NHL.com) Lightning look to strike down Sabres once again (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'“They’re a tough hockey team to play against, especially with a guy like (Steven) Stamkos and (Martin) St. Louis and those types of players,” said defenseman Tyler Myers. “They play so well together and it’s going to be a tough game but we’re in desperate mode here from now until the end.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres head south to Florida