Archives for April 2013

'''You know, I don't know how long,'' Pegula said, before referring to Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, who is from Buffalo. ''Jerry Jacobs down the road took 39 years to win a Stanley Cup. So I don't know how long. I'm not going to guarantee anybody anything, you know. You do your best every year.''' … [Read more...] about Pegula scales back Sabres title expectations

'The Sabres, who snapped a two-game skid, have 40 points and are tied with idle New Jersey for 10th in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Philadelphia 0

'In a game that featured few clear opportunities on offense for either team, it was a lucky bounce off the end boards that resulted in the winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Carom shot lifts Sabres past Flyers

'Christian Ehrhoff finally broke the goose eggs on the scoreboard just 17 seconds into the third. The defenseman put Buffalo ahead 1-0, blasting a shot that bounced off the backboard before Flyers goaltender Steve Mason inadvertently deflected the puck into the net. Enroth was busy in the game's closing minutes, peppered with shots by Philadelphia, but the Buffalo goaltender … [Read more...] about Sabres Blank Flyers 1-0

'Since he was a free agent, many teams were trying to secure his services, but the Sabres got him inked to a two year deal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres new signee Ruhwedel makes his debut

'Pegula wouldn't commit to giving an end-of-season press conference once the 2013 campaign comes to a close, saying only "We'll see" when asked if he would address the media again.' … [Read more...] about Pegula Addresses Media at Groundbreaking

'Pegula and his wife were joined by other Sabres brass, including Team President Ted Black, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown at Saturday's ground breaking.' … [Read more...] about Ground Officially Broken for HarborCenter

'Sabres forward Steve Ott won a faceoff to the right of Flyers goaltender Steve Mason and on the left wing, Kevin Porter knocked it back to Ehrhoff at the point. Ehrhoff's shot went wide, but caromed straight back off the end boards and in off Mason's right pad.' … [Read more...] about Enroth keeps Sabres’ playoff hopes alive with shutout

'Jhonas Enroth got the start in net for the Sabres and made 29 saves to earn the shutout. With less than a minute to go in the game, Enroth made a sprawling save after a scramble in front of the net to preserve the win. It was Buffalo’s first shutout of the season and Enroth’s first since denying Carolina on Nov. 18, 2011.' … [Read more...] about Hoff the wall

'Ruhwedel (5'11", 188 lbs., 5/7/90) recently finished his third season at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, recording 23 points (7+16) and 20 penalty minutes though 41 games in 2012-13. He ranked fourth among all Hockey East defensemen in scoring while helping the River Hawks win the conference championship and advance to the 2013 Frozen Four. In addition to receiving … [Read more...] about Sabres sign defenseman Chad Ruhwedel

'Upon its completion, the $172 million project will feature two full-size NHL ice rinks, a full-service hotel, a two-story restaurant, street-level retail space and a five-level, 850-space parking structure. The ice rinks, restaurant, and retail stores are scheduled to open in September 2014. The hotel is slated to open in the spring of 2015.' … [Read more...] about Sabres break ground on HarborCenter

'Christian Ehrhoff and Andrej Sekera are the only defensemen left who played in the season opener. Myers and Alexander Sulzer were lost to injuries, while Buffalo traded Robyn Regehr and Jordan Leopold. Weber was a healthy scratch, and so was T.J. Brennan, who got dealt to Florida.' … [Read more...] about Myers done with broken bone in leg

'The salary cap is dropping from $70.2 million to $64.3 million next season, and the Flyers have already committed $65.5 million, according to CapGeek.com. The new collective bargaining agreement includes two compliance buyouts, which is where Briere may fit in.' … [Read more...] about Briere’s time as a Flyer may be near end

'“Obviously, it’s a huge hole for our defense corps,” defenseman Mike Weber said after practicing Friday inside the First Niagara Center. “He logs a lot of minutes. He’s a core guy for our power play. It’s kind of a repetitive statement right now, but someone’s got to step up again and kind of fill his role for power play and his minutes.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres down to five defensemen after Myers’ season-ending leg injury