Archives for February 2013

'Anderson and the Sabres did manage to hold NHL scoring leader Tomas Vanek off the scoresheet for the first time this season. Vanek had at least one point in all eight games he had played and had piled up 10 points in his last four games.' … [Read more...] about Senators hold off Sabres, 4-3

'The Ottawa Senators scored three times in a six-minute span in the first, on their way to a 4-3 win over the Sabres in front of 18,345 fans at Scotiabank Place.' … [Read more...] about Early flurry stuns Sabres

Abbotsford ends Amerks win streak (Rochester D&C) Heat rise and shine, beat Amerks in school day game (Abbotsford News) Raising the roof for the Heat (Abbotsford Times) Amerks' five-game win streak snapped in 3-2 loss to heat (Amerks.com) Heat beat Americans to extend North Division lead (AbbotsfordHeat.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“That’s our biggest issue right now,” Ott said. “Our second, third and fourth line have not produced at all.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres lack balance in scoring

'“I’m happy with whatever I get,” Vanek said Monday inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres, losers of six of the last seven, prepared for tonight’s contest in Ottawa against the Senators. “I think my ice time this year has been fine. I’m not going to demand more.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres star Vanek content with ice time he’s given

'The 28-year-old had one goal, three points, four penalty minutes and a plus-3 rating in five AHL appearances. He’s played 183 NHL games, including 36 last season with the Stars.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman Pardy

Sabres-Senators Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (3-5-1) at Ottawa Senators (5-3-1) (The Sports Network) Senators, Sabres both looking to get back in win column (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Since the NHL relaunched on Jan. 19, Vanek has been among the NHL’s most dynamic performers. He leads the NHL scoring race with 19 points. “I think rejuvenated is a pretty good word for Thomas,” says Sabres general manager Darcy Regier.' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek’s lockout stint revitalizes his NHL game

'“I have to work my way back to the NHL,” Pardy said after his first game. “Whether it's going to be here or in Buffalo or wherever else. Nobody knows what's going to happen so I just have to keep working. It was tough coming in here tonight but it was good to get the win.”' … [Read more...] about Pardy Earned Call-Up With Attitude, Strong Play in Rochester

'The Sabres are only winning 42.5 percent of their faceoffs. The team has also allowed three goals this season directly following a draw, including one on Sunday against the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Stats Say Poor Faceoff Percentage Should Not Be Among Top Concerns For Sabres

'So if they didn’t learn from last year, exactly how does this group get through to each other? Vanek said, “Every guy has to look at himself it’s not up to me or Ryan to tell or Lindy to tell everyone. I think at this level you have to know it or you don’t know it.”' … [Read more...] about Are the Sabres not learning?

'Pardy (3/29/84, 6'4", 226 lbs) will join the Sabres for the first time this season after recording three points (1+2) and a plus-3 rating in five AHL games with the Americans. The Bonavista, Newfoundland native was acquired from the Dallas Stars with forward Steve Ott on July 2. In four NHL seasons, Pardy has recorded 29 points (4+25) and 157 penalty minutes in 183 games with … [Read more...] about Sabres recall defenseman Pardy

Rochester Amerks eye first place in two-game set with Abbotsford Heat (Rochester D&C) Amerks recall Jacob Legace from Bakersfield (Amerks.com) Amerks recall Lieuwen from Greenville (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Most of the 18,831 who came to First Niagara Center got an early start toward their Super Bowl parties by filing out during the Sabres’ listless third period. They booed as they exited.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall as Panthers rally

'Vanek can do no wrong these days, but frightening for Buffalo is that it still hasn’t translated into enough victories for anyone to believe the Sabres are going anywhere this season.' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s Hart start being wasted