Archives for January 2012

'As much as the Sabres try to downplay the worst night of their season -- a 6-2 loss to Boston on Nov. 12 that brought their guts and camaraderie into question after they failed to answer Milan Lucic's bulldozing of Ryan Miller -- the season clearly changed with that game.' … [Read more...] about After Boston massacre, Sabres are half-baked

'You have to wonder how much longer Sabres fans are willing to wait. The mood was dour on Saturday, but it was worse on Tuesday, a 4-3 win over Edmonton where media and fans alike claimed you could hear the electric hum of light fixtures over the din of the crowd.' … [Read more...] about It’s not paradise, it’s Pegulaville

'There’s no one that wouldn’t admit that this team has underachieved, and yes, injuries have been a factor. But there’s plenty beyond the injuries that has everyone around and following this team a bit apprehensive about seeing the postseason this April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mid-Season Report Card

Amerks' rally falls short (Rochester D&C) Hershey outfires Rochester in shootout victory (Lebanon Daily News) Hershey Bears survive rally by Rochester Americans to win in shootout (Harrisburg Patriot News) Amerks battle back, but fall to Bears in the shootout (Amerks.com) P-Mac attacks with two goals in Bears' shootout win (HersheyBears.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'Any easing of the rules to telecast Sabres games, Black said, requires the consent of MSG because MSG owns the exclusive right to distribute the games. "It's very flippant to think all (fans) need to do is change providers," Black said. "It's more involved than that." He reiterated that the Sabres -- who are under contract with MSG through 2016-17 -- consider the network "a … [Read more...] about Time Warner viewers, Sabres share your pain

'Really, what's new to say? It was another game with one goal, another loss for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about One still a lonely number for Sabres

'"I got put on the Jumbotron and thought it was the coolest thing in the world," Bogosian said with a laugh. "It was fun. It was their home opener. I don't remember who they were playing, but they were lighting off fireworks, and I started crying. I got so scared. It caught me off guard."' … [Read more...] about Bogosian has warm memories of Buffalo

'The players are citing a lack of information on travel and issues with the playoff format as the reasons they had yet to approve the plan. Player reps Paul Gaustad of Buffalo and Ron Hainsey of Winnipeg both met the media prior to the Sabres-Jets game to explain their side of the situation.' … [Read more...] about Players put NHL realignment plan on hold

'“The puck was there on top of the pad,” said Leino, who returned from a broken foot, about the disputed goal. “But I don’t think the ref saw it there.”' … [Read more...] about Oduya scores 57 seconds into OT to lift Jets past Sabres

'“Myers really hadn’t looked like he missed a game,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said about Myers’ play in the 4-2 loss.' … [Read more...] about Myers healthy, eager to get back to top form

Jets Oduya surprises with OT winner (Winnipeg Sun) Fehr’s play nets ice time (Winnipeg Sun) And heeeeere's Johnny (Winnipeg Free Press) Little draws assist in return (Winnipeg Free Press) Highlight reel (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets beat slumping Sabres in OT (Toronto Globe and Mail) Photo gallery (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'Buffalo’s Ville Leino believed he scored the apparent go-ahead goal with 1:45 remaining, but play had been whistled dead prior to Leino jabbing the puck away from Pavelec and into the net.' … [Read more...] about Oduya scores in OT and Jets defeat Sabres 2-1

'Tyler Myers scored for the struggling Sabres, who fell to 2-6-2 in their last 10 games. Jhonas Enroth stopped 39 shots in the hard-luck loss.' … [Read more...] about Winnipeg 2, Buffalo 1 (OT)

'Still tied 1-1, the two sides went to overtime where the Jets ended it quickly. Oduya beat Enroth with a wrist shot for his 2nd goal of the season to give Winnipeg the 2-1 victory. Enroth finished with 39 saves in net while Pavelec countered with 31 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jets Edge Sabres 2-1 in OT

'Gaustad revealed that what we’ve heard the past day about what’s wrong with the plan is true, “The biggest issues were the playoff format and the travel. I think it has to be fair for everybody especially in the playoff situation. I think you guys would agree that teams play an entire season for a shot at the playoffs and for one conference to be harder to make the playoffs … [Read more...] about Sabres player rep agrees with NHLPA stance