Archives for February 17, 2013

'“We know that they’re playing well,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “They’ve probably got as much team speed as Boston. I think the depth of their lineup is just as deep as Boston. Maybe the Boston defenders have a slight edge when it comes to the back end, but I think overall they’re one of the teams that you’re going to have to deal with if you want to get to the top in the … [Read more...] about Sabres eye another big target in Penguins

'Nothing clicked as the NHL’s top scorer failed to increase his lead. Instead, Vanek enters today’s game against Pittsburgh with zero points in his last three outings.' … [Read more...] about Worrying would be pointless for Vanek

'The eighth-place Rangers were on pace for 55 points. If that’s the magic number for the final playoff spot, and it will be in that neighborhood, the 6-8-1 Sabres need 44 points in their final 33 games to have a sniff. It means finishing with a 19-10-4 record, or the equivalent.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff push must start now

'“I think because of the way we played (last season) people just maybe thought we’d been together a while,” Ennis said Saturday after the Sabres prepared for this afternoon’s tilt against the Pittsburgh Penguins inside the First Niagara Center. “But it was still new and fresh. There’s learning curves. We’re having fun with it, though. We need to keep improving.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ennis, Foligno and Stafford trying to recapture magic

'“I think there’s a lot of different things,” Crosby explained. “He’s got a great shot. He doesn’t need much time or space to put the puck in the net. He goes to the tough areas. He’ll go to the front of the net and score those gritty goals that you have to score. He’s patient. Sometimes he’ll hold the puck it seems like forever and then dish it off or find some way to kind of … [Read more...] about Crosby impressed by Sabres superstar Vanek

'In case you haven’t heard, the scam artists are at work again, as evidenced by the ripoff from a guy who reportedly told a buyer he could pick up the four tickets Thursday at the will-call window at the First Niagara Center. They were to be left under the name of “Presley Elvis,” which should have raised eyebrows before the buyer handed over more than $150.' … [Read more...] about Scam artist leaves fans holding the bag

'"[Friday] night's game was a huge statement win for us, a huge character win for us. We want to stick with it, come back against a team like that. We know we're going to have the same kind of game [from] Pittsburgh, and we have to be ready for that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to feed off comeback victory

'This season, he has played with a consistency that has never been his hallmark.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek’s scoring touch poses problems

Sabres hope to feed off comeback victory (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Vanek’s scoring touch poses problems (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins-Sabres Preview (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins (10-5-0) at Buffalo Sabres (6-8-1) (The Sports Network) Penguins visit Sabres in battle of high scorers (NHL.com) What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'One fan told WIVB he met the seller at an area mall and handed over $150. The man told him he could pick up the tickets at the will-call window, left under the name "Presley Elvis."' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans swindled in ticket scam

'Getting back to Vanek, I wondered if he was fighting an injury since to me he looks like he’s been laboring lately. Both he and Lindy Ruff said no. Ruff did say, “He didn’t go well the last couple. I still think he made a great play to Pominville early in the game that I think hit the crossbar and he had the empty net opportunity. Sometimes it’s one or two games that you get a … [Read more...] about Sabres Vanek not run down

'o Sabres fans, he's still somewhat unknown. The 6-2, 220-pound stay-at-home defenseman, who was waived to Rochester after a one-week training camp, has only played one game with the Sabres so far this season. But fans who have seen him in Rochester will tell you the Sabres' defensive depth is in good hands. In fact, many would argue the organization's fifth or sixth best Dman … [Read more...] about Pardy’s Presence Could Allow Sabres to Make a Move

'The fans who paid money for the tickets saw an posted Thursday morning on Craigslist offering four tickets to the Sabres game for $150. The victim who alerted News 4 about the ad says he called a man who identified himself as John Bradley and the two arranged to meet at the Boulevard Mall.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fans fall for ticket scam

Zemgus Girgensons to return to Rochester Amerks (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'You don't need to be conservative, but you need to be smart. Right now, the Sabres aren't playing smart. This was a game they should have won today. It's one they might regret not winning come April.' … [Read more...] about Turnovers doom Sabres in loss to Pittsburgh