Archives for March 13, 2013

'Enroth hadn’t taken the crease in First Niagara Center since Jan. 7, 2012, but he gave the sellout crowd a reason to cheer. The Sabres ended a four-game winless skid.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find the cure, beat Rangers 3-1

'This was not the direction Miller envisioned. The Sabres have managed to spend more money and grow progressively worse since Terry Pegula arrived with grandiose expectations and a bottomless checkbook. And that means they have been grossly mismanaged for two seasons if not the majority of 16.' … [Read more...] about Core Sabres may want to move on

'“It was one of those shifts I was getting on the body and everyone was around the puck,” Foligno said. “We beat them to pucks and they were a little bit tired.”' … [Read more...] about Foligno gets the home fires burning

'For one night at least, they played like stars again, helping the Sabres break a four-game losing skid (0-2-2) before a capacity crowd of 19,070 fans inside the First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Enroth and Foligno help push Sabres past Rangers

'“I don’t regret anything. I feel like I’m here because of some of the things I’ve done in the past, some of the things that I’ve learned, some of the things I’ve done great, not done so good. You keep going.”' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres goalie Biron thriving as Rangers’ backup

Lackluster Loss Puts an End to Tortorella’s Era of Good Feeling (New York Times) NY Rangers coach John Tortorella 'disgusted and disappointed' at Rangers stars after being outplayed (New York Daily News) Tortorella rips Rangers after loss to Sabres (New York Post) Rangers' Haley has strong game playing on Callahan line (New York Post) Tortorella furious after Rangers fall … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'Buffalo, which entered the game with the worst power play in the NHL, went 0-for-5, allowed a short-handed goal, and incurred two icings during the advantages.' … [Read more...] about Foligno scores 2 in Sabres’ 3-1 win over Rangers

'Interim coach Ron Rolston provided the update after Miller missed the pre-game skate Tuesday morning. Miller is healthy enough to serve in a backup role.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Enroth will face Rangers; Miller to sit

'Enroth made the lead stand with an impressive 18-save effort in the third period, with Foligno giving the Sabres some additional breathing room by poking in a rebound of Sekera's long drive with just under 12 minutes to go.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Rangers 1

'Enroth was terrific in place of usual starter Ryan Miller, who missed the game with a sinus infection. The seldom-used backup rose to the occasion against the Rangers and picked up his first win since Nov. 26, 2011, when he beat against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s two goals guide Sabres past Rangers

'Foligno's goals marked the first time he found the net since a January 27th loss at Washington. Enroth picked up his first victory since November 26th, 2011 against the Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Foligno Leads Sabres Past Rangers 3-1

'Even though Leopold had that major mistake, which is a big thing, I thought his overall game was much better than it was before he got benched. It's still unforgiveable he was caught so unaware, but a hockey game is 60 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Leopold making a first impression

'The win marked Enroth's first victory since Nov. 6, 2011 against the Washington Capitals.' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s pair helps Enroth get first win

'Goaltender Jhonas Enroth made 32 saves to earn his first win since November 26, 2011, and Marcus Foligno, after being on a 20-game scoring drought, scored two goals to lead Buffalo to consecutive wins for the first time this season.' … [Read more...] about Unlikely heroes

Rochester Amerks' Shawn Szydlowski aims to prove he's an AHLer (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage