Archives for March 24, 2013

'“They’re a great hockey team, and to be able to come in here and get two wins is really good for our hockey team, a positive sign,” Sabres coach Ron Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s return leads streaking Sabres

'Stafford has struggled from the drop of the puck this season. The former 31-goal scorer has four goals and seven assists in 31 games, low totals that are coupled with the team’s worst plus/minus rating at minus-12.' … [Read more...] about Slumping Stafford is a healthy scratch

'Pegula has good intentions and could become a very good owner, but he needs a reliable advisor. Whatever homework he claimed to have completed on Regier and Lindy Ruff has since been returned for corrections. The guy needs a tutor, preferably one who doesn’t view Regier as a hockey genius the way Ken Sawyer does.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need expertise of former stars

'“It’s a really tough place to play,” Sabres center Tyler Ennis said. “Coming in twice in a week and to take two wins is pretty impressive. I think our team still has more to give, which is pretty exciting. I think we’re improving every day. It’s a huge win. We’re still on the outside looking in.”' … [Read more...] about Tight win over Canadiens has Sabres back in playoff chase

'“I mean, it’s no secret I haven’t been getting on the score sheet,” Stafford said Saturday afternoon. “But other than that, it’s pretty simple.”' … [Read more...] about Slumping Stafford benched as Gerbe returns for Sabres

'There are plenty of good players on this team who, if traded, would probably go on to success elsewhere. The Sabres can’t be afraid of missing out on that when the empirical evidence overwhelmingly suggests the whole of this team is far less than the sum of its parts.' … [Read more...] about Broken Sabres need a lot of fixing

Habs fall short to Sabres behind Miller (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Miller said no (Le Journal de Montreal) Dream of spring (Le Journal de Montreal) Ron Rolston puts his mark (Le Journal de Montreal)"Miller stole the game" - Carey Price (Le Journal de Montreal) Miller named a wall blocking the Canadian (La Presse) You can not win them all ... (La … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage

'It was the Sabres' (13-15-4) third straight win, a run that began with an overtime triumph in Montreal on Tuesday. Ryan Miller stopped 39 shots.' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek strikes twice in Buffalo Sabres’ 2-1 win over Montreal Canadiens

'"That was a good play by everyone involved," said Vanek. "I got in behind and was able to slip it past the goalie. They played a good game tonight and it was a fun one to be out there for."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Montreal 1

'"I don't think anybody should be comfortable with the position we're in but it's encouraging," Miller said. "I think guys just need to recognize what we need to do to win hockey games." ' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue playoff push with win at Montreal

'Despite being outshot 39-18, the Sabres skated out of Montreal with a victory for the second time in less than a week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hang On For 2-1 Win in Montreal

'Jordan Leopold was next on the hit parade getting caught flat footed and allowing Brendan Gallagher to walk in alone, but Miller got a pad on it. Miller stood tall for the rest of the period and the Sabres were able to skate out of Montreal with a victory for the second time in less than a week.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have trouble wth Montreal’s speed

'"We went through a really dark kind of time, but something had to come from it," Miller said. "I think when we stick to a patient game, we can play with teams that have established a good reputation, that have established a good record like Montreal. But it's a matter of doing it night in and night out consistently, and we'll have to build that consistency and recognize what … [Read more...] about Vanek, Miller lead Sabres past Canadiens

'Buffalo improves to 13-5-4 (30 pts.) with the win, moving them into 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, just two points behind eighth-place Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Streaky clean

Rochester Amerks win on another Alex Biega shootout goal (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Americans drop Aeros in shootout (Houston Chronicle) Biega score shooutout winner in 3-2 victory over Houston (Amerks.com) Americans edge the Aeros 3-2 in a shootout (Aeros.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage