Archives for April 1, 2012

'"That's twice that we can't find a way to win," Buffalo captain Jason Pominville said. "They were having a bit of a tough time, and there's no better time for them to get back on track than against us, their rival team and a team they want to knock out. It falls on us to be better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres face long road after loss to Leafs

'Instead, their performance came to illustrate the season. Buffalo was sloppy, out of sorts, banged up, and, at times, listless. They came together and made a push just past the midpoint, provided hope late in the game and lost in the end.' … [Read more...] about Sloppy Sabres in midseason form

'Miller gave up just three goals in four games as the Sabres used a five-game winning streak to move past Washington. But now he's given up four in back-to-back games, against Pittsburgh and Toronto, for the first time since mid-January.' … [Read more...] about After hot streak, Miller falters in two losses

'“We let them in the game right off the bat,” Ruff said. “The play by Sekera was a killer. We had the crowd out of it. The shots were 5, 6-2, and the first play your goalie has to face is a breakaway."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to hapless Leafs, playoff chances grow slimmer

'“I think the fans have the right to do that. Wouldn’t you if you were paying for that?” winger Clarke MacArthur, a former Buffalo Sabres regular, asked Saturday morning prior to the Leafs’ 4-3 win over the Sabres. “They’re frustrated. We’re frustrated. It’s not their fault. We still think we have great fans. But at some point they got to show their frustration, right?”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabre MacArthur understands ire of Leafs fans

Leafs win one at home (Toronto Sun) Peddie's cheapness caused some of Burke's mess (Toronto Sun) No turning back from Carlyle (Toronto Sun) Leafs get to play the spoiler card against rivals (Toronto Sun) Toronto Maple Leafs beat Buffalo Sabres 4-3 to end lengthy skid on home ice (Toronto Star) Maple Leafs show some grit in win over Sabres (Toronto Star) 55 days later, … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'The Sabres now sit two points behind eighth-place Washington in the Eastern Conference with just three games to play. The Capitals hold the tiebreaker so Buffalo has to make up three points in the standings over the final week.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs end long home losing drought

'"The ankle injury was really frustrating — it sucked," said Ennis, who the Sabres drafted 26th overall in 2008. "It helped me, though, to look at the game from a different perspective. And from that high view, you pick up on some things you don't normally see. I took some good from the bad."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis happy with turnaround

'"I think we worked hard and we had some good chances at the end," said Ennis. "But now we're just going to have to win the next three [games]."' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 3

'The tie game didn't last long. After a Leopold penalty, Phil Kessel snapped his 37th goal of the season to give Toronto a 2-1 lead.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff hopes dwindle with 4-3 loss to Leafs

'So if this is the case what does Lindy Ruff do? If he was going to play Jhonas Enroth it was tonight. I just think they've already started on this path so they have to finish on it.' … [Read more...] about Is Miller springing a small leak?

'“That’s not our game plan; that’s not our execution. We didn’t deserve to win.”' … [Read more...] about The final buzzer: March 31

'Brennan has 29 points (15+14) and 35 penalty minutes in 48 games with the Americans, leading all Amerks defensemen in goals and points. He was selected by the Sabres in the second round (31st overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defensemen Brayden McNabb and Brennan

Amerks' playoff hopes dim with loss to Toronto (Rochester D&C) Kadri scores as Marlies shut out Americans (CP) Marlies hold off Amerks 1-0 (Amerks.com) Marlies Close Out Season Series With Shutout Win in Rochester (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage