Archives for February 1, 2012

Up next: Rangers at Sabres (Bergen Record) NY Rangers (31-12-5) at Buffalo (21-24-5) (AP) New York Rangers (31-12-5) at Buffalo Sabres (21-24-5) The Sports Network) Sabres return home to face Rangers (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers at Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'But the coup de Lucic did not fail to cause rumors, starting with an esprit de corps that is deficient in the Sabres. And now today, it is suggested that the coach Lindy Ruff, who is in his 13th season at the helm, could be the next to suffer. The General Manager Darcy Regier is also on trial. If the event Lucic has nothing to do, how can we then explain the crushing of the … [Read more...] about Lucic he ruined the season for the Sabres?

'"It has no class to say that to a guy who broke his neck, said Mathieu Darche. Say what you want, it's part of the game, but to say something like that ... This is not correct and I went to tell him."' … [Read more...] about Gaustad’s comment to Pacioretty was talking

'"The only reason we're so busy is because we have the games," said Brad Thomas, manager of Mr. Goodbar, explaining the decision to switch providers earlier in January paid off.' … [Read more...] about Fans, Sabres lost January games

'The Sabres' leading goal scorer suffered an upper-body injury in the first period Tuesday. He played a regular shift, including the final one of the frame, but didn't return for the second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ win streak comes at a price

'"I can play center, and I'm excited to," Ennis said in Bell Centre. "Maybe they just want a little change or switch it up a bit. I'm comfortable with it, and they're comfortable with it. It's going to be fun."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to Ennis for creativity as a center

'"We don't need to talk about why we're here," Miller said of the Sabres' plight. "It's important we came off the break strong. That was a really nice hockey game - we were responsible and came out on top. We have back-to-back wins for the first time in a while (since Nov. 8-11), so we start to build from the positives."' … [Read more...] about Canadiens cushion Sabres’ free fall

'The Sabres' defence ranks 26th in the NHL, while the offence is 25th. Those numbers don't cut it in a league where 16 teams make the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Bloom off Sabres’ rose

'In the Wizard of Oz, the Sabres are Dorothy, stomping in vain on the door to get into Uncle Henry and Auntie Em's storm cellar as the tornado twists her way. Some would suggest they've played like Toto, too.' … [Read more...] about Sabres regain groove against Habs

'"There are many things you can say on the ice, but not the kind of insults. Gaustad missed class."' … [Read more...] about ”Gaustad missed class” – Mathieu Darche

'"I was at home and I saw an article about the soccer player David Beckham, in which he stated that by relaxing LEGO structures. For trying, it's true it's a good way to relax, said the number 36 of the Sabres. I started to buy me little by little and now I have a full room at home dedicated to the different models I made."' … [Read more...] about Do not touch the LEGO Kaleta

A disappointing and rather tame affair (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens cushion Sabres' free fall (Montreal Gazette) Bloom off Sabres' rose (Montreal Gazette) Sabres regain groove against Habs (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens chasing teams that know how to win (Montreal Gazette) Another nail in playoff coffin (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The CH stumbles … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Montreal Coverage

'With the win, Ryan Miller tied Dominik Hasek for the Sabres' all-time record for goaltender victories with 234. Miller made 27 saves.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad goal lifts Sabres 3-1 over Habs

'Gaustad also had two assists for the Sabres, who have won two in a row on the road since a franchise-record 12-game losing skid as the guests. Ville Leino and Patrick Kaleta also lit the lamp.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Montreal 1

'In the second half of the third period, Montreal turned up the heat on Miller, but the Sabres' goaltender kept the Habs off the scoreboard giving the Sabres the win. Patrick Kaleta finished off the victory with an empty net goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win 3-1 over Montreal