Archives for March 2013

'Another troublesome second period was the difference in the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 loss to the Washington Capitals on Sunday night at Verizon Center.' … [Read more...] about Capitals Drop Sabres 5-3

'Ron Rolston complimented Pysyk's game afterward, saying, "I thought he was good. I thought at times he was one of our best [defensemen] to tell you the truth. But it's game one, and he's still a rookie and they're excited and his job it to...build off of tonight's game and have some consistency."' … [Read more...] about Pysyk didn’t play nervous

'"We had times in the game we just didn't have execution, that's the bottom line," Sabres interim coach Ron Rolston said. "Whether it was a faceoff, line-rush against, (defensive) zone, we had several plays where we just had no execution."' … [Read more...] about Second period sparks Caps in win over Sabres

'There are 60 minutes in an NHL game, but for the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday’s game against the Washington Capitals was ultimately decided during a 43-second lapse in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Grren with envy

'Pysyk (1/11/92, 6'1", 188 lbs.) joins the Sabres on his first career recall after appearing in 57 games for Rochester this season. The rookie defenseman has recorded 18 points (4+14) and 20 penalty minutes in his first AHL season and ties Kevin Porter to lead all Americans skaters with a plus-8 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Mark Pysyk from Rochester (AHL)

Sabres-Capitals Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (10-14-4) at Washington Capitals (11-15-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres, Capitals desperate for points (NHL.com) Caps Make a Quick Stop at Home to Face Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'“The first was probably one of our best periods of the year, and the second was probably one of our worst,” interim coach Ron Rolston said in First Niagara Center. “We must have just got comfortable. We can’t afford to be comfortable as a team right now, so it’s definitely disappointing.”' … [Read more...] about Winning formula remains a mystery to Sabres

'It becomes dangerous when Regier, the man entrusted with making big decisions, is compromised by his uncertain future. There’s been a sense for several years now that he’s doing whatever is possible to save his fanny. It’s the only conclusion I can draw because clearly he has no idea what’s required to build a winner, a Stanley Cup contender.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay on road to nowhere

'“I got a little tired at the end but I still felt pretty good,” Leino said after the 4-3 overtime loss to Ottawa. “It’s a clean slate, a new coach, a new year so I’m feeling pretty comfortable. If you feel like you’re comfortable, it looks like you’re skating better too.”' … [Read more...] about Leino’s return to duty goes well

'Owner Geoff Molson assembled an all-star front office that the Sabres could have had if Terry Pegula was given the right advice when he took over. Pegula embraced status quo and watched his team spend more, win less and tumble down the standings. The Canadiens, Senators and Leafs moved in the opposite direction.' … [Read more...] about Retooling is easy, just ask the Canadiens

'During the opening 20 minutes Saturday afternoon inside the First Niagara Center, they dominated the Ottawa Senators, giving themselves a 2-0 lead after one period for the first time all year.' … [Read more...] about Awful second period dooms Sabres in overtime loss to Senators

'“It was good for me,” Leino said about starting the game after the Sabres’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators. “It made me feel comfortable. Sometimes you want to have a little bit of a role on the team to feel better. I feel needed. It’s a good thing, yeah.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino impresses in return from hip injury

'Captain Jason Pominville is indeed among those available and he'd be an attractive option for any team. He has a cap hit of $5.3 million through next season and is a heart and soul player who could help anybody. Tough deal to make. A player who will likely get moved: RW Drew Stafford.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres looking to make moves prior to NHL trade deadline

‘Pesky’ Senators ride to rescue in OT in Buffalo (Ottawa Citizen) Sens-Sabres post-game report: Notes, quotes (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Ottawa Senators knock off Buffalo Sabres in overtime (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo Sabres looking to make moves prior to NHL trade deadline (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Stafford, a three-time 20-goal scorer, doubled his goal total this season, with his second one tying it with 7:54 left in regulation. Getting to the puck at the left boards, Stafford swung around and directed a shot at the net, which deflected in off the stick of Ottawa center Zack Smith.' … [Read more...] about Turris scores 2 in Sens’ 4-3 OT win over Sabres