Archives for January 2012

'Just like their first trip to Buffalo in mid-December, the Maple Leafs brought a large contingent of fans with them that created a wild atmosphere at First Niagara Center. But with the Toronto fans at full throat early, the Sabres silenced them with two quick goals on their first three shots from a pair of unlikely sources.' … [Read more...] about Back on track

'"I hope you don't think Drew Stafford is happy with his goal production, or Derek Roy, or Ville Leino," Pegula said. "They're pressing. They've played pretty well lately. If we get some consistency in the lineup for a period of time, I got to believe it will fall back together again."' … [Read more...] about Pegula: Sabres plagued by ‘injury problem’

Amerks defeated in overtime (Rochester D&C) Frattin overtime hero in Marlies 2-1 win (CP) Amerks drop 4-3 overtime decision to Toronto (Amerks.com) Frattin Secures Win over Rochester in Overtime (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Yes, it’s (injuries) a big factor. But we feel we can win now, we won’t blow anybody out but we should be healthy enough to win now.”' … [Read more...] about Healthy Buffalo Sabres are out of excuses: coach Lindy Ruff

'“We’re struggling and it comes down to winning one game and building on that,” Thomas Vanek said. “We’re aware of the big picture and that’s to win more than a few. But if you look at it that way it is just too much. Everybody has to step up. Don’t be happy with making plays. We have to finish them. That’s when this team is going to turn the corner."' … [Read more...] about Sabres at opposite end of spectrum than Leafs

'Indeed, it appears the Leafs have tired of being the Sabres' whipping boys.' … [Read more...] about Leafs get last laugh on Sabres

'"What everybody is missing is that I've been carrying around 167 man games," he said by telephone Thursday evening. "Forget about the season. I'm talking about the last 25 games. We've had 18 players go down. It's like a merry-go-round every night. You look on the ice and what are your defensive pairs tonight? Hell, who knows? Who's healthy?"' … [Read more...] about Pegula not ready to pull the trigger

'"It's a pretty cool opportunity," Pominville said. "It should be a fun weekend. I'm obviously excited. I've been used to having a little bit of a break, but I guess this year will be a little different."' … [Read more...] about All-Star nod cancels Pominville’s vacation

'Time Warner officials say MSG refuses to budge off of a 53 percent hike in what the cable giant formerly paid the network under its last deal. MSG officials characterize the figure as "a gross miscalculation" but still refuse to disclose figures of their own.' … [Read more...] about MSG, Time Warner dispute leaves Sabres fans in the dark

'The Sabres, once 29-9-1 against the Leafs following the lockout, have lost five of six to their closest and fiercest Northeast Division rival, including a 2-0 setback Tuesday in Toronto.' … [Read more...] about Leafs tilting rivalry in their favor

'This year, however, he roared out of the gate. Through 42 games, the winger has 14 goals and 42 points, putting him 11th in NHL scoring.' … [Read more...] about Pominville selected to All-Star team

Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres game preview (Toronto Star) Toronto (22-15-5) at Buffalo (18-19-5) (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (22-15-5) at Buffalo Sabres (18-19-5) (The Sports Network) Leafs go for home-and-home sweep of Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

'Since a 10-5 start, the Sabres hadn't won consecutive games.' … [Read more...] about High-priced Sabres among NHL’s top flops

'The Sabres put Pominville on waivers in 2005 to send him back to Rochester. He had already played three seasons down there and it wasn’t looking good for a NHL career. Pominville didn’t pout and scored 19 goals in 18 games and came back to Buffalo for good, “I have come pretty far. It hasn’t been easy, I had to battle to get to where I am, but I think it was worth the bus … [Read more...] about Pominville an All-Star

Zack Kassian's return provides spark to Rochester Amerks (Rochester D&C) Divisional rivals clash Friday as Amerks host first-place Marlies (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage