Archives for February 2013

'“It’s probably a little bit of everything in terms of everyone needing to do their jobs better,” Black said. “I think Steve Ott said after the last game, ‘We need to look in the mirror.’ I don’t need to put that on the players. I think all of us need to do that. Good is not good enough. Darcy has had some very good moves that we’ve looked at and said, ‘Boy that’s a great … [Read more...] about Black says everyone with Sabres under scrutiny

'“There’s a lot of good things to take from it,” Myers said. “I think the most important thing is I continue, not let this be a one-game thing. A lot of it is confidence. It’s coming back.”' … [Read more...] about Myers returns to good form

'Perhaps this is the game that will get the Sabres headed down the path of recovery because it certainly came against an NHL powerhouse. This was Boston’s second loss in regulation this season, and both have come at the hands of the Sabres. And of the minuscule eight goals the Bruins have allowed this year in third periods, seven have been scored by Buffalo. Go figure.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres defeat Boston Bruins

'“It’s frustrating, but if you take a look at that third period, it was really one of the best periods I’ve seen from us in a long time, even dating back to last year,” said maligned Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers, who tied the game after pinching in 2:03 into the third period. “So it was really good to see. It was a huge step.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake off poor second period, roar back and down Bruins with 3 late goals

'Pominville knows well. On April 22, 2011 in Philadelphia, James van Riemsdyk’s skate completely sliced a tendon in the winger’s lower leg.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville understands long recovery Karlsson faces

Bruins allow Sabres to rally (Boston Globe) Patrice Bergeron of Bruins taking his shots (Boston Globe) B’s game falls apart (Boston Herald) Dougie Hamilton savors first NHL goal (Boston Herald) Observations: Sabres 4, Bruins 2 (ESPN Boston) Bruins’ Missed Opportunities, Downright Ugly Third Period Cost Them in Loss to Sabres (NESN) Sabres rally with three goals in third, … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'''They are a great hockey team,'' said Ehrhoff, who also assisted on Cody Hodgson's insurance goal with 8:15 left. ''We were the better team in the third. As much as they outplayed us in the first couple of periods, we came out and played our game and turned the game around.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally in 3rd for 4-2 win over Bruins

'"We know what he can bring," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said of Myers. "When he's skating and moving, he's a tough man to keep track of. I thought his energy in the game was maybe as good as I've seen all season."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 2

'Andrej Sekera left the game in third period after taking a hit from Shawn Thornton. Lindy Ruff called the injury a "real bad charley horse" and said Sekera will miss some time.' … [Read more...] about Myers, Stafford Awaken; Sabres Beat Bruins 4-2

'If it wasn’t for Ryan Miller, this game would be over.' … [Read more...] about Stafford breaks the ice

'"It was a lucky bounce we got there," Ehrhoff said. "I just got it on my tape and shot it right away. There's not much a goalie can do there."' … [Read more...] about Sabres score three in third to defeat Bruins

'The victory was just Buffalo’s second in eight attempts this season when trailing after two periods. It was also Boston’s second regulation loss (8-2-2), with both coming at the hands of the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Bear down

Rochester Amerks fall to Houston Aeros (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Aeros' McMillan strikes twice in win over Americans (Houston Chronicle) Amerks fall to Houston on Hall of Fame Night (Amerks.com) Aeros win fourth straight, hand Americans 3-1 loss (Aeros.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I’m just trying to stick with it, stay positive and continue to work,” Stafford said. “It’s one of those things where if you continue to get frustrated, let negativity creep into your game, creep into your life, it makes it that much harder. It’s obviously very difficult, especially when you’re losing as well.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford zeroes in on ending drought

'This is the kind of project that has been too rare in Buffalo. It involves a significant investment of private money, it has definite benefits for this community and it should draw visitors (and their money) from outside the region.' … [Read more...] about HARBORcenter will be a hockey destination