Archives for 2012

'Coupled with last Tuesday’s 2-1 shootout win in New Jersey, the Sabres have now won two games in a row for the first time since November 8-11. It was also Buffalo’s first two-game road winning streak since November 14-18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 3, Canadiens 1

'“We’ve done it before, the same guys,” Stafford said about making up ground. “I know I can speak for myself, I feel energized, I feel (it’s) a fresh start. Based on the attitude in here, seeing everybody after the break, the type of practice we had out there – it’s all business.”' … [Read more...] about Struggling Sabres trying to start fresh following break

'But there's a reality looming around the room too: The Sabres are 14th in the East and several players could be in their final month in the Blue and Gold if the team becomes a seller at the Feb. 27 trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres resume quest for a win streak

'Pominville was either lying or delusional, either of which is disturbing heading into tonight's game in Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Pominville shows he’s out of touch

'"[It's settled down] for the time being," Montreal defenseman Josh Gorges said Monday. "Winning will keep it that way. That's the only recipe to keep things quiet and keep things positive is to win. We know that as players, and they know that as coaches. We've got to go out there and win some games."' … [Read more...] about W’s taking the heat off Cunneyworth

Buffalo (20-24-5) at Montreal (19-21-9) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (20-24-5) at Montreal Canadiens (19-21-9) (The Sports Network) Sabres see road trip end with visit to Canadiens (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage

'Brayden McNabb was back practicing. McNabb was feeling better before the All Star break but worked out with the team for the first time since sustaining an upper-body injury. He had been skating on his own. Jochen Hecht is still having good days and bad days as he attempts to come back from a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Ennis Ready to Return for Sabres

'Head coach Lindy Ruff said that, barring any last-minute setbacks, he expects Tyler Ennis to be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Ennis has missed the last 17 games with a high ankle sprain, the same injury that kept him off the ice for an additional 17 games earlier this season. Ruff also said that Paul Gaustad is a possibility for tomorrow, after missing the past three games … [Read more...] about Monday notes

'"Hockey fans in Buffalo would embrace it," said Sabres forward Luke Adam, who took part in the event along with teammate Jason Pominville. "It would be special for people in the surrounding areas, so why not? It's been a fun weekend. The fans are what make these events."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s in a party mood

'"I don't know if I'd pick a player," Pominville said in a serious tone. "I like our team. I like everybody we have. I like the chemistry we have in our locker room, so I would keep it that way."' … [Read more...] about Add a star? Pominville likes status quo

Former Amerks coach Crozier to be enshrined in AHL Hall of Fame (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We had problems in finding ways to score and when several players are having trouble on offense, you sometimes tend to cheat a little to the attack and I do not think it helped us," he raised.' … [Read more...] about Pominville could not rejoice too

'Sure looked good on paper. Sure looks terrible on the ice. Not a single two-game winning streak since early November. How is that possible?' … [Read more...] about First-half follies have Sabres stuck in the breakdown lane

'"I wouldn't say that about any season [being a lost one] because you never know where the seeds of greatness are going to be planted," Black said. "So I wouldn't say it's a lost season because that would suggest somehow we're abandoning our efforts, and we're not."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Black hints at possible changes among ‘core’ players

'"I could never get on the same page with him as far as what players are worth, which means one of two things: Either he's [messed] up or I'm [messed] up. Or maybe we're both [messed] up."' … [Read more...] about Burke says he wasn’t taking a shot at Regier