Archives for March 2013

'I think overall it's a better game for Foligno, but it's one he needs to build on.' … [Read more...] about Foligno gets a great opportunity

'Pominville scored twice for Buffalo and Jochen Hecht added a third-period goal. Cody Hodgson assisted on both of Pominville's goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Devils 4-3 in shootout

'A Marek Zidlicky roughing penalty 37 seconds in gave the Sabres a golden opportunity to seal the deal in the extra period as they outshot the Devils 2-0. But, for the second consecutive game, Buffalo needed a shootout to decide the game, where Pominville and Ennis went 2-for-2 while Miller shut the door on Ilya Kovalchuk and Adam Henrique for the win.' … [Read more...] about Shoot to thrill

Rochester Amerks end losing skid on Brayden McNabb's OT goal (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Sabres, Amerks dealing with coaching instability (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) McNabb's overtime goal pushes Rochester Amerks past Syracuse Crunch, 2-1 (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks power past Crunch for 2-1 overtime win (Amerks.com) Crunch fall to Amerks in overtime … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'They go for their first three-game winning streak of the season today in First Niagara Center against the New Jersey Devils and secondary scoring will continue to be a point of emphasis. They will need more breakout performances like the one winger Nathan Gerbe put together in Thursday’s 4-3 shootout win at Florida.' … [Read more...] about Sabres try for third straight

'One option would be to put defenseman Jordan Leopold on injured reserve for the weekend, perhaps backdated, to make room for Flynn. Leopold (upper body) is back at practice.' … [Read more...] about Flynn callup could mean roster moves

'Major arterials such as Seneca Street, South Park Avenue, Michigan Avenue and surrounding side streets will be closed to vehicles and teeming with runners for the nearly five-mile run, which begins at noon.' … [Read more...] about Shamrock Run, Sabres game could create traffic problems

'“I didn’t want to end up back in the hospital, back in surgery,” Gerbe said. “I don’t want to mess anything up. So I took the process slow. I started to feel better the last 10 games or so skating. Just feeling more comfortable, using my speed, using my strength and trusting my back, and I think that’s the biggest thing."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Gerbe regaining old form following offseason back surgery

'“He wanted to win every game,” Morris said. “He was not holding back one bit when he was on the ice. I know that he carries that same type of focus when he coaches. It’s more of a calculated type of thing.”' … [Read more...] about Mentors not surprised Sabres’ Rolston evolved into NHL coach

'“This will be a first,” Gionta said. “It will be awesome playing against Buffalo. It’s only an hour away from where my parents live. There will be a lot of family and friends. I think as a kid I played here between periods once. Real young. That was it."' … [Read more...] about Devils’ Stephen Gionta thrilled to play in Buffalo as club looks to end slide

Devils' Stephen Gionta thrilled to play in Buffalo as club looks to end slide (Newark Star Ledger) Devils up next: At the Sabres (Bergen Record) Devils-Sabres Preview (AP) New Jersey Devils (10-6-4) at Buffalo Sabres (8-12-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres chase third straight win, face Devils (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage

'It will be a busy month for the Buffalo Sabres who will play 15 games in 30 days. Although this month does feature the longest break between games the club will have with the truncated schedule.' … [Read more...] about Breaking down Sabres March schedule

'In Rochester Flynn has scored 16 goals and 16 assists in 45 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Flynn

'Buffalo is in the middle of three games in three cities in four nights going from Sunrise to Buffalo to New York. Saturday and Sunday are back to back and Ryan Miller has now played 11 straight games and 16 out of 18.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Enroth has a clean slate

'As far as what went wrong Foligno said, “I think I was trying to do too much, just simplifying my game I think is the biggest thing. I’ve got to be a simple player and when I’m a simple player, I’m most effective. I think that’s using my speed on the walls and battling pucks. For myself I was losing a lot of battles and that’s not how I play so I was disappointed with my … [Read more...] about Sabres Foligno is ready to play his game