Archives for January 2012

'Given the team’s play of late, a respite from the aggravation might not be the worst thing in the world. But their place in the standings notwithstanding, the team’s thousands of diehard fans — and local businesses who depend on their traffic to bolster their own bottom lines — have every right to be upset.' … [Read more...] about Time Warner is on thin ice

'After spending the past month losing one player after another to injury, the Sabres are preparing to welcome back a number of healthy reinforcements—Leino, defenseman Tyler Myers and center Tyler Ennis.' … [Read more...] about Sabres prepare to welcome back reinforcements

'Three players that did not participate on Wednesday were captain Jason Pominville, Brad Boyes and Jochen Hecht. All three were given a maintenance day by the head coach due to the Sabres having both today and tomorrow off from a regular season game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers, Ennis, Leino Could Return by Weekend

'It also might have made you wonder just how together this group was. How far are they willing to go for one another? Miller has mostly been a mess since his return. Do you think he may have been wondering about his teammates lack of response that night in Boston? I'd bet on it.' … [Read more...] about C’mon Sabres

'The goalies can’t stop pucks. Ryan Miller looks like a guy who no longer wants to play here. Did anything match the desperation of the goaltending situation in that Pittsburgh game a couple of weeks back? As one looks at the hideous record, it appears that Drew McIntyre, doing spot duty, has actually emerged as the best goalie on the stat sheet.' … [Read more...] about Hockey Heaven? Try Hockey Purgatory

'“It’s as good as it can be. The good thing is I know I can’t do any damage to it. I have that piece of mind so I can really bear down on pucks,” said Myers. “The little aches and pains, I’m definitely not taking as serious now that I know it’s healed. It’s just a matter of these next couple of practices getting ready for Friday. Then hopefully by Friday I’m ready to go.”' … [Read more...] about Myers eyes Friday return

Amerks' Corey Tropp eager to return to ice (Rochester D&C) Amerks ring in New Year on the road this weekend (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Instead of pouncing on the Oilers, who played a night earlier in Chicago and got into town about 2:30 am, the listless Sabres fell behind 1-0 as the visitors held a 9-0 and 12-2 shot advantage halfway through the opening period. Good grief.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally to beat Oilers after awful start

'For the most part, this was a game completely devoid of atmosphere. Your average college pillow fight had more hitting. The usual sellout crowd of 18,690 sat mostly stoic, quieter than normal in the library-like atmosphere of First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about A little passion’s not too late

'"It's his first time out, and he skated a couple times on his own," coach Lindy Ruff said prior to the game against the Edmonton Oilers. "In his case, he should be able to progress pretty fast."' … [Read more...] about Leino skates, may play Saturday

'Roy Bakos, the manager at Pearl Street, said the bar is "actively looking" to switch to another provider even though it has a large account with Time Warner. While the pregame business was steady Tuesday, Bakos said the bar simply can't afford not to air the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Time Warner customers scramble to watch Sabres game

'Negotiators on both sides must not have been paying attention recently as consumers made their voices heard following executive decisions they disliked.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans unhappy about loss of televised games

'But with top scorers Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek feeling ill Tuesday, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff decided to dress more skill, so Kassian went back in and the struggling Cody McCormick sat.' … [Read more...] about Ilnesses give Kassian another chance

'“People aren’t going to be able to watch the game,” he said. “Without it, I’m dead in the water. It would probably more than cut my business in half on game nights. It’s that important to business.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres are boon or bust for taverns