Archives for March 2012

'As far has how Ehrhoff sees it, “It was a business decision by Mike Gillis and I moved on and I’m happy where I am right now and we’ll see how the fans saw that transaction.” So the question is, were there hard feelings? Ehrhoff said, “It’s always tough when you get traded, but the first couple of days there was so much stuff going on, being traded to the Islanders for a day … [Read more...] about Sabres Ehrhoff looking forward to his return

'I asked Kassian if there was any bitterness. He stopped to think and then said, “No, hockey’s a business. If he feels that was the right move then so be it. I think I’m a young player and still have a lot to prove, I’m just looking forward to getting the opportunity. I definitely have something to prove to both the Sabres and Vancouver. I think as a young player in this league … [Read more...] about Former Sabre Kassian ready to face his old team

'"By far our best line," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We're going to need a little bit more out of our other lines in the next couple games to come through for us, but there's been some instant chemistry."' … [Read more...] about Hodgson line takes wing for Sabres

'"Again I had my guys around me. I could make my reads, make my plays," Miller said after Thursday's 1-0 win in San Jose. "Team effort, and a good one."' … [Read more...] about Miller credits Sabres teammates for shutout string

'“It leaves you sour a bit,” said the 21-year-old right-winger. “But you quickly turn the page once you come to this city and see the fans and where the team is in the standings and the chance they have here in the playoffs. Your mind quickly forgets about Buffalo and it quickly zones into here.”' … [Read more...] about Buffalo game looked like a yawner, now it could be ‘fun’

'“Like I said, I don't look back at everything that's happened. I'm happy for my time here. I'm really grateful that they drafted me and gave me an opportunity to play. They helped develop me and become the player I am today so I have nothing but good things to say about the organization and what they've done for me.”' … [Read more...] about Hodgson stickhandles through controversy

Buffalo game looked like a yawner, now it could be 'fun' (Vancouver Sun) Hodgson stickhandles through controversy (Vancouver Sun) Canucks playoff run should be interesting (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo (29-27-8) at Vancouver (41-16-8) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (29-27-8) at Vancouver Canucks (41-16-8) (The Sports Network) Quick reunion for former Sabres, Canucks (NHL.com) It's Kass, just … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Vancouver Coverage

'"I don't look back at anything that's happened here," said Hodgson. "I'm happy for my time here. I'm really grateful that they drafted me and gave me the opportunity to play. They helped me develop into the player that I am today. So I have nothing but good things to say about the organization."' … [Read more...] about Hodgson gone from Canucks but not forgotten

'They got straight to the point asking him if he or his agent had asked to be traded and the newest Sabre said, “I really enjoyed my time here. I got along well with the organization and the staff, the players. It’s tough to leave, but at the same time it’s a new home in Buffalo and I’m looking forward to meeting the fans there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hodgson won’t address if he asked to be traded

'Since then Hodgson has been either championed as a franchise pivot and potential captain Vancouver will long rue losing, or ripped as a selfish malcontent more concerned with ice time that winning.' … [Read more...] about Hodgson, Kassian ready to face former teams

Rochester Amerks squander lead in loss to Grand Rapids (Rochester D&C) Grand Rapids Griffins accomplish feat they haven't done in a year (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks drop 4-3 decision to Griffins (Amerks.com) Fabulous foursome (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It's an important time of year for us, and I'm just happy to be there for the guys," Miller said. "They're battling hard right there with me, and it was a night where I could minimize mistakes and get some help around me. It's fun to get shutouts, but when we're in a 1-0 game and we really need the points, it should mean a lot to the whole team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller shuts out Sharks

'"I'm really excited to be here," Sulzer said. "I didn't get a whole lot of playing time in Vancouver, and the chance with getting some games in here with seven defensemen is way bigger than with eight in Vancouver."' … [Read more...] about Defenseman Sulzer bubbly over trade to Sabres

San Jose Sharks lose to Buffalo Sabres 1-0 (San Jose Mercury News) Buffalo turns back Sharks on Stafford's goal (Morgan Hill Times) Sharks stonewalled at home, fall 1-0 to Sabres (CSN Bay Area) Photo gallery (SJSharks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Friday’s San Jose Coverage

'“It’s unbelievable to see a guy be this good in net,” forward Tyler Ennis said. “You never think a guy can be that good and make that many saves, but he does.”' … [Read more...] about Miller leads Sabres over Sharks 1-0