Archives for February 2013

'Part of Grigorenko’s development involves sitting occasionally, Ruff said. He cited the handling of young stars Tyler Seguin and Steven Stamkos by Boston and Tampa Bay. The teams brought the teenage sensations along slowly.' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko and Myers sit as Regehr returns; Sabres waive Ellis

Bruins defeat Sabres, 3-1, in Buffalo (Boston Globe) Tyler Myers of Sabres, off to disappointing start, sought to rebound against Bruins (Boston Globe) Powerful statement (Boston Herald) Given chance to play, Khudobin comes up big (Boston Herald) Bruins Defining Consistency While Jumping Out to Best 10-Game Start in Club History (NESN) Bruins get even with Sabres, take 3-1 … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage

'This stretch may be just what the Sabres need. Their fans are getting angry thanks to the Sabres’ slow start due to their poor defensive play. But the Sabres did manage to beat the Bruins in their first meeting this season and took a 3-2 win Saturday against the New York Islanders into Sunday’s game against Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope frequent meetings with fierce rivals help turn the tide

'Outshot 23-13 over the final two periods, the Sabres compounded their troubles by taking lazy penalties and coughing up the puck in their own zone.' … [Read more...] about Bergeron leads Bruins to 3-1 win over Sabres

'Regehr had missed seven games with a lower body injury from a 3-2 loss at Washington on Jan. 27. To make room on the roster, the Sabres (5-6-1) waived fourth-line forward Matt Ellis for reassignment to Rochester in the AHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Regehr returns after missing 7 games

'"I think we started to show our fatigue around the midpoint," Miller said. "They're a tough team to play against and they certainly were going to make it so we weren't going to have the opportunity to score as many goals as we did last time."' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 1

'The Sabres fall to 5-7-1 on the year and remain last in the Northeast Division.' … [Read more...] about Bruins Beat Sabres 3-1

'Despite being on the ice for the first three goals in this game, I liked what he brought in his first game back. Mike Weber had all the toughness on the blue line and on this night, they were tougher in front. Still, way to many chances given up again by the team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Regehr brought an edge in his return

'With Regehr coming back, Buffalo has to make a roster move. Matt Ellis confirmed to me that he’s been put on waivers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Regehr returns. Ellis has been waived.

'On the other hand, the Sabres played their third game in four nights on Sunday and looked like a tired team at times. The Sabres seemed to finally find their legs by the time the third period rolled around.' … [Read more...] about Bruins spoil Sabres’ homecoming in 3-1 win

'The Sabres are now 1-3-0 in the second game of back-to-back sets.' … [Read more...] about Bruins 3, Sabres 1

Buffalo Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) B’s shovel off to Buffalo (Boston Herald) Bruins-Sabres Live: B’s Head to Buffalo Looking to Avenge Only Regulation Loss of Season (NESN) Pregame Skate @ BUF: Continuing Hot Start; with 60-Minute Effort (BostonBruins.com) Bruins-Sabres Preview (AP) Boston Bruins (7-1-1) at Buffalo Sabres (5-6-1) (The Sports Network) After extra day … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'His high perch gave him a good view of the Sabres’ sloppiness and Miller’s effectiveness, which included a stop of John Tavares on a penalty shot with 3:53 left in the third period. The Islanders outshot Buffalo, 43-15, but the Sabres never trailed and made their limited scoring chances count.' … [Read more...] about Myers watches Miller steal one

'High-ranking people from across the league are laughing at the Sabres, just as they did last year after the season turned ugly. What people, you ask? Sorry, but their names will remain private. It’s an unfortunate but necessary aspect of the media that many don’t understand, but with anonymity comes unfiltered opinions.' … [Read more...] about Pegula should have listened to insiders

''A lot could be said of Regier and Ruff for about the first 10 years of their run, but the last six have been difficult. Regier certainly has an eye for young talent, and his drafting has been above average during most of his tenure. But there comes a time when a coach's message turns stale for that young core group of players and when that happens, and the coach isn't held … [Read more...] about Rewarding Inconsistency