Archives for March 2012

'"That's a good teammate stepping in for a guy, and I respect that part of the game," Weber said in Tampa Bay Times Forum, where the Sabres played the Lightning on Monday. "A lot of guys are sticking up for teammates, and that's one of the rare things with hockey: It is a brotherhood. I know I don't fault him at all for coming after me. It's one of those things that just the … [Read more...] about Rock’em, sock’em hockey with a price

End coming quickly for staggering Bolts (Tampa Tribune) Goalie Caron from German team signed (Tampa Tribune) Photo gallery (Tampa Tribune) Tampa Bay Lightning thrashed 7-3 by Buffalo Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Faceoff falloff an indicator Tampa Bay Lightning's Stamkos is playing hurt (Tampa Bay Times) Lightning get Buffaloed in 7-3 rout (Sarasota Herald Tribune) Photo … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'“We were able to capitalize on a couple of rushes and made some good plays on our power play,” Pominville said. “When they have to change their game plan and open the game up, I think it falls into our style of play. We’ve got guys that have speed and can make you pay, and we did.”' … [Read more...] about Foligno, Pominville both score 2 in Sabres’ win

'Drew Stafford had a goal and two assists for the Sabres, who remained two points back of Washington for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Corey Tropp and Brad Boyes also lit the lamp.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Tampa Bay 3

'Buffalo kept their foot on the gas pedal in the third, scoring just 17 seconds into the final period on an unassisted goal by Pominville.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow out Lightning

'In 46 games Weber is -20 this season while last season he was a +13. Ruff isn’t big on plus/minus, but when it gets to this point he said, “I think minus-20, it is what it is. It means you’re not on for enough goals for and you’re on for way too many against.” Weber said, “I’m one of those guys, I’m not going to lie to you I lose some sleep over it, but the sun comes up the … [Read more...] about Weber fighting for a job

'"I think it just took him a little time in the league to figure it out," Amerks coach Ron Rolston told Coller via phone Monday night. "All good players eventually do. He was just trying to find his game and work offensively at this level. He had to change from his game in junior hockey. Early on we had him on the wing until he got more comfortable up the middle with the added … [Read more...] about Sabres ink Varone

'The red-hot trio of Foligno, Stafford and Tyler Ennis combined for seven points (3+4) on the night, giving them 25 points in five games since the line was formed in Ottawa on March 10. Foligno has points in all five games since he was recalled from Rochester prior to that game, and this was his second two-goal game in less than a week. He now has seven points during this … [Read more...] about Sabres 7, Lightning 3

'Varone (5’10”, 186 lbs., 12/4/90) currently leads the Rochester Americans (AHL) with 43 points (8+35) and two shorthanded goals in 63 games this season. His 35 assists rank him fourth among all AHL rookies and tie for 15th-most among all skaters. Varone is ranked 12th among AHL rookies in total scoring.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Varone to entry-level contract

'"You're proud of all your children," Mike Foligno said. "You're very happy as a father. They're your sons. You're proud of their accomplishments. You're happy and you're elated that they are realizing their dreams and attaining their goals."' … [Read more...] about All in the family for the Folignos

'"We know the situation we're in, and we're just thinking about winning the game against Tampa," defenseman Robyn Regehr said. "That's really basically what it comes down to. Once that's over and done with, we move on. Really, that's all you can do to approach it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have little room for failure

'"It was back and forth for a while there, but I've been feeling pretty good for a while now," Hecht said in Tampa Bay Times Forum. "Just being on the ice with the guys kind of makes my day now. I'm pretty happy about that."' … [Read more...] about Hecht says he’s not the retiring type quite yet

Game preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres (Tampa Bay Times) Buffalo (33-29-10) at Tampa Bay (32-32-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (33-29-10) at Tampa Bay Lightning (32-32-7) (The Sports Network) Sabres, Bolts aim to keep playoff hopes alive (NHL.com) Sabres, Bolts aim to keep playoff hopes alive (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'“I’m doing good. Things are progressing nicely, I’m finally on the ice with the team again, I’ve been looking forward to that for awhile, still without contact, but I feel good on the ice. I just love being on the ice with the guys, kind of makes my day now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hecht not hopeful for this season

'Ruff seemed to be in a real foul mood after only getting two of four points. He said, “We’ve given two points away in the last two games. We did a lot of good in the game, but we didn’t win it. I thought we could’ve buried some of those odd numbered rushes, we had four cracks in the shootout to put the game away and didn’t get it done and that just falls on the shoulders that … [Read more...] about Sabres Ruff not smiling