Archives for November 2011

'“I don’t know how much teams know about me,” Gragnani said Tuesday prior to the Sabres’ 6-5 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets at the First Niagara Center. “It was only seven (playoff) games. But maybe some teams now know I’m more of a passer than a shooter. So that’s up to me to maybe switch it more often. Maybe look for the shot before the passes now.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gragnani being defended differently

'“I had a lot of encouragement from my mom,” Jeanneret said Tuesday prior to his induction with Dale Hawerchuk before the Sabres’ 6-5 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets. “It just seemed to be the right time. She’s here tonight. I’ll tell you, you couldn’t have kept her away tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Rick Jeanneret makes 91-year-old mom proud

Jets fall to Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets just say no to drugs (Winnipeg Sun) Lots of positives in Jets loss (Winnipeg Sun) Sabres pounce on Jets (Winnipeg Free Press) Little lightens load (Winnipeg Free Press) Sabres enshrine Jets legend Hawerchuk (Winnipeg Free Press) Highlight reel (Winnipeg Free Press) Sabres send Jets home with loss (Toronto Globe and Mail) Sabres … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'Vanek scored twice and Pominville finished with a goal and two assists. Derek Roy had two goals and an assist, forcing overtime by scoring a power-play goal with 6:08 left in regulation to help Buffalo extend its winning streak to three games.' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s OT goal lifts Sabres to 6-5 win over Jets

'“When I was traded to Buffalo I wanted to do so well and please everyone,” he said. “You certainly have to get over that quickly because you have to get back to what made you a great player.”' … [Read more...] about Dale Hawerchuk inducted into Sabres Hall of Fame

'Vanek was stationed to the right of Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec, and a Jason Pominville blast deflected off Vanek's skate and in for the deciding tally.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Winnipeg 5 (OT)

'The Sabres erased an early two-goal deficit on Tuesday and came back to tie the score four different times before beating the Winnipeg Jets in overtime on Tuesday 6-5 at the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Vanek Caps Wild Night with OT Winner

'“To be brutally honest, after those first two, I was just like, ‘Yeah. OK we’re going to do this again, huh?’” said Miller. “I tried to just slowly keep myself in the game. It helped that the guys kept putting goals up. You don’t plan nights like that and you certainly don’t like to see too many of them but it’s good we came out on the winning side."' … [Read more...] about No fly zone

'Unlike last season's playoff series against the Flyers -- when Miller literally said, "I really don't give an expletive" -- the word-measuring goalie dropped the f-bomb, an outward sign of the passion percolating beneath the face of the franchise. Believe it or not, there's a chance of an even bigger bombshell coming.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller is ready to play when needed

'Jeanneret will be inducted in pregame ceremonies at First Niagara Center along with former Sabres center Dale Hawerchuk, who played in Buffalo from 1990-95 and is now in his second season as coach of the Ontario Hockey League's Barrie Colts. Hawerchuk was also a former No. 1 overall pick and star during the 1980s for tonight's opponent, the Winnipeg Jets.' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret to take a well-deserved bow

'“But I want to be called upon,” Miller passionately told a throng of reporters and cameras Monday inside First Niagara Center. “I’m working, getting myself ready to play. I don’t want things to get mixed up. I’m here to win. That’s the emotion you get from me. If I’m discouraged and if I’m (ticked) off, that’s just how it is. I want to win. I don’t want to be out there getting … [Read more...] about Miller out to prove net worth

'"We got a solid win, and Jhonas played well. It's not all that surprising. But for me, I pride myself on being able to get back in net, get back in the saddle. To have to wait about a week for that is not ideal for me. I'm going to do my best when Lindy tells me it's time to go."' … [Read more...] about Miller ‘here to win’

Miller 'here to win' (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets at Sabres tonight (Winnipeg Free Press) Winnipeg (5-7-2) at Buffalo (8-5-0) (AP) Winnipeg Jets (5-7-2) at Buffalo Sabres (8-5-0) (The Sports Network) Seven-game road trip for Jets ends against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'Head coach Lindy Ruff told us that the goaltending schedule has been made up for the week, and that both goalies know the plan for the three-game week ahead. The bench boss would not let us in on the schedule, so we will have to wait until the morning skate tomorrow. Both he and Miller agreed that the team's #1 goalie isn't "that far off" from his top level of play.' … [Read more...] about Miller ready to get back in goal

'Miller was pulled after giving up three early goals against the Philadelphia Flyers last Wednesday. He spoke on Thursday and said he was trying to "re-set" his game. Monday he said he wanted there to be no confusion or his competitiveness or desire to get back in goal.' … [Read more...] about Miller Fired Up to Get Back in Net