Archives for November 17, 2011

'Defenseman Mike Weber, playing in just his third game of the season, sustained an upper body injury at some point during last night’s against New Jersey. Ruff didn’t have specifics on the injury timeline, only saying that it “may take some time.”' … [Read more...] about Weber injured; Brennan recalled

'“It’s kind of been an Achilles’ heel in this building,” defenseman Jordan Leopold said about the slow starts following the Sabres’ 5-3 loss. “We can’t get off to a start like that.”' … [Read more...] about Poor start at home dooms Sabres again

'"When we get down in goals like that, it's always going to be a huge battle to come back and get back in the game and win a game," said Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers, who scored twice in his return from a one-game benching. "We've really got to address our starts."' … [Read more...] about Slow start sinks Sabres

'Rather than complain about players like Lucic, they should try acquiring players like Lucic. Based on the evidence, how can anyone argue?' … [Read more...] about Chemistry’s in short supply with Sabres

'"I took away a lot of support from the GM group as a whole with regard to the needed sensitivity to goaltenders in general and goaltenders specifically playing the puck like Ryan did in the Boston game," Regier said in First Niagara Center. "Based on my conversations, it certainly wouldn't be viewed in the same light as it was unfortunately in Ryan's case."' … [Read more...] about Regier expects suspension next time goalie checked

'The Federal Communications Commission ruled in September that MSG could not withhold HD feeds of its programming from Verizon and AT&T. MSG sports programs include Buffalo Sabres games, which have been available to Verizon FiOS viewers only in standard definition.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in HD coming to FiOS next month

'“I thought Tyler skated well, got up in the play, made a great shot getting up,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “But he was in on four or five other opportunities. He probably skated as well as he skated. He had a little bit of an edge to him, too, which was nice.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers responds to benching with aggressive effort

'"I didn't like the look of it. It looked to me like one of the head shots we're trying to get out of the game. But I don't get paid to look at those things. Brendan Shanahan does, so I'll be interested in seeing what their opinion of it is."' … [Read more...] about Devils anxious to see if Tyler Myers is punished for hit on Dainius Zubrus

'Zubrus was leaning forward trying to reach for the puck when Myers hit him with his upper right arm. Zubrus didn’t think Myers attempted to play the puck at all. No penalty was called.' … [Read more...] about Tyler Myers in trouble?

Kolvachuk makes triumphant return (New York Post) Devils get goals from five different players win win over Buffalo (Newark Star Ledger) Ilya Kovalchuk returns, helping Devils to 5-3 victory (Newark Star Ledger) Devils anxious to see if Tyler Myers is punished for hit on Dainius Zubrus (Newark Star Ledger) Kovalchuk's return sparks Devils to 5-3 win over Sabres (Bergen … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“We can’t keep getting down on teams like that,” Myers said. “It’s going to be too hard to come back every single game.”' … [Read more...] about Elias, Brodeur lead Devils to 5-3 win over Sabres

'Buffalo’s 2007 third-round draft pick rejoins the Sabres a week after making his NHL debut, in which he had a goal and assist in four games. Tropp also has four goals and three assists in 11 games this season with Rochester of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres recall rookie forward Corey Tropp

'Jhonas Enroth gave up five goals on 19 shots. He was pulled with a little over 10 minutes to play and Drew MacIntyre stopped the two shots he faced in relief. "It was a bad game on my side and that's ashame cause the guys played really good tonight," said Enroth. "I let in some bad goals and let the guys down. Rough night."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 5, Buffalo 3

'Buffalo started off the game in frightening fashion, allowing a Zach Parise short handed goal at the 2:06 mark of the first period. Special teams let the Sabres down a second time when Ilya Kovalchuk netter a power play goal at the 5:21 mark.' … [Read more...] about Myers’ Rebound Not Enough; Sabres Fall 5-3

'"It's unfortunate the incident took place, but there's more confidence within myself and the other GMs around the league that this will be dealt with differently going forward."' … [Read more...] about Regier and Other GMs Want to Keep Goalies Safe