Archives for November 2011

'"It makes my job easier when you have Vanek and Boyes and guys like that as the shooters," said Enroth. "They're pretty much 100 percent."' … [Read more...] about Sabres defeat Canadiens 3-2 in a shootout

'"I'll just try to stay humble and work hard every game again."' … [Read more...] about Enroth ready to take over Sabres net

'"I had the hearing because I did make an initial assessment of the play as I do with all plays, but I did have some questions for Milan and I wanted to hear directly from him," Shanahan told NHL.com. "They were regarding his intent; at what point did he know there was going to be a collision; and whether or not he felt he had the time to avoid the collision."' … [Read more...] about Lucic not disciplined for hit on Miller

'"I think Buffalo's comments are irresponsible to suggest that it's open season," Shanahan said at the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony. "I will have this warning for players: `It's not. If you run a goalie you're going to find yourself in the same situation that Lucic was today, you're going to have to explain yourself and you don't explain it sufficiently, and if I … [Read more...] about Shanahan calls Sabres comments irresponsible

'"We proved we're a pretty resilient bunch," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said. "We had some opportunities that they blocked and there was a little frustration there. But my mindset was to go down to three [lines] in the third period, and we moved Roy up to Pominville's line and it worked."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 2 (SO)

'"If it's open season on the goalies then let's get at it," said Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Bruins’ Lucic will not be punished for hit on Miller

'In the shootout, Vanek and Boyes netted goals while Enroth only allowed one giving the Sabres the 3-2 victory. They are now 11-6-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3-2 over Montreal in shootout

'The lack of response was unacceptable. Hopefully this is serves as some sort of a wake-up call to the internal leadership of the team.' … [Read more...] about NHL Makes Right Call on Lucic Hit

'It was Buffalo’s first win in six attempts this season when trailing after two periods, and the first loss for Montreal when entering the third period with a lead.' … [Read more...] about Reunited line sparks comeback

'Ray, who is part of the Sabres broadcast team, was between the benches doing colour commentary during the game and said him and his colleagues expected someone to go after Lucic. "In our minds it was going to happen at some point in the game, and when it didn't, especially when the score become 6-1, it became a real issue," Ray said.' … [Read more...] about Razor would have done something

'"If this hit and other types of hits like this are not suspended, we are opening up the possibility of losing goaltenders to injury. And not just injury, but concussion," Regier said. "... When I look at the position of goaltending, in a lot of ways it's not unlike quarterback in football. I feel very strongly the protection has to be provided and players committing these … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller has concussion; Regier wants suspension

'Now they regret it. They know their response wasn’t enough. “No. No it wasn’t. I can do more,” Sabres assistant captain Paul Gaustad, who was on the ice for the hit, told reporters Saturday. “I’m embarrassed that we didn’t respond the way we should’ve. That falls on myself. First I look at myself. I wasn’t good enough tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller out with concussion following Lucic hit

'The check again revealed the dishonest play of Lucic and, in failing to lift a finger in defence of their franchise goalie, the turtling of the Sabres as a whole.' … [Read more...] about Sabres failed to get payback

Sabres failed to get payback (Montreal Gazette) Buffalo (10-6-0) at Montreal (7-7-2) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (10-6-0) at Montreal Canadiens (7-7-2) (The Sports Network) Habs seek third straight win against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage

'It will be interesting on what grounds Shanahan could consider a suspension. Intent to injure?' … [Read more...] about Lucic has dates with destiny