Archives for February 2013

'Why? Cause this team simply doesn’t have a good mesh of skill and experience. They needed Mikhail Grigorenko to be outstanding immediately. He hasn’t been. They needed Drew Stafford and Marcus Foligno to score. They haven’t. They needed Ryan Miller to be Vezina-worthy, Tyler Myers to return to form and the power play to be Arnelian. Nope-nope-nopity-nope.' … [Read more...] about The Fired Lindy Ruff Post I Thought Was Years Away

'Unfortunately for Ruff, the Sabres have failed to win a Stanley Cup Playoff series since 2007 and have missed the postseason in four of the past five years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres relieve Ruff of coaching duties, name Rolston

'NHL.com takes a closer look at Ruff's time in Buffalo as a player and coach...'. … [Read more...] about Ruff spent successful quarter-century with Sabres

'After all, Rolston is a candidate to be Ruff's full-time replacement, but he's not the only one. Here are six more to consider...'. … [Read more...] about Rolston getting test, but Sabres could look elsewhere

'"Ron has had a tremendous influence on the continued rise of American players through seven successful years at the NTDP," Jim Johannson, assistant executive director of hockey operations at USA Hockey, said when Rolston left the program in July 2011 to coach the Sabres' American Hockey League team in Rochester. He led the Americans to the Calder Cup Playoffs last spring and … [Read more...] about Ron Rolston earns chance at NHL coaching job

'Prior to joining the Americans, Rolston spent seven seasons as head coach with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, where he became the first coach in U.S. history to lead the United States Under-18 team to three gold medals (2005, 2009, 2011) at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Under-18 Championship, adding a silver medal (2007) in his other … [Read more...] about Ron Rolston named interim Coach

Rochester Amerks fall to Texas (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Stars dominate in 5-1 road win (Austin American Statesman) Amerks come up short in 5-1 loss to Texas (Amerks.com) Stars Crush Americans 5-1 (TexasStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'This one is memorable because it was so utterly forgettable.' … [Read more...] about Nothing to cheer about

'The Sabres have dropped to 29th in the NHL at 12.9 percent, scoring on just 8-of-62 chances this season. They are a woeful 2 for 37 with the man advantage over the last 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Power play has another poor night

'The Sabres’ proposal is designed to create a new tourism draw for downtown Buffalo to complement the canals, ships, parks and other features already in place or under way on the waterfront.' … [Read more...] about HarborCenter gets city, state approvals and nearly $37 million in tax breaks

'These days, the Sabres have a $65 million payroll, a dedicated owner in Terry Pegula and play to a full house nearly every night. Too bad the players can’t match the passion exhibited elsewhere.' … [Read more...] about Sabres jeered throughout ugly loss to Jets

'“I didn’t have a real good day because I know we could’ve easily won that game,” Leopold said about the Sabres’ 4-3 loss to Pittsburgh. “I’ve played a lot of games in the league. … That’s a blown coverage. Of course, you say it’s a five-man group. But that’s a pretty easy read for me and didn’t end up making it. That’s not the first time this year. It’s happened a couple … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Brennan replaces struggling Leopold

'"You've got to credit your linemates. With Pommer (Jason Pominville) I've had good chemistry and with Cody (Hodgson) we've found a centreman who can move the puck both ways (with forehand and backhand passes) and the puck has been going in. Lately, we've had some good chances, I've gotten some good chances and they're not going in. I've just got to stay the same: Don't get too … [Read more...] about Thomas WHO?

'Joy back into your life' (Winnipeg Free Press) Pavelec key to complete games for the Jets (Winnipeg Free Press) Thomas WHO? (Winnipeg Free Press) Game stars (Winnipeg Free Press) Jets rattle Sabres, hold on for win (Winnipeg Sun) Dustin Byfuglien goes up front on power play for Winnipeg Jets (Winnipeg Sun) Final: Jets 2, Sabres 1 (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'Miller has had really only one bad game (against Toronto in Buffalo), and recently has been back to his old remarkable self, with a .944 save percentage in the four games prior to Tuesday night. But the Sabres have given up the most shots in the league and have experienced undue difficulty nursing ties and leads, most recently against Pittsburgh on Sunday when a great comeback … [Read more...] about Sabres and Leafs have traded places … at least for the time being