Archives for April 2013

'"In order to break the streak against a team like this, you have to play really well," Buffalo interim coach Ron Rolston said. "And we hadn't done that to date in terms of a 60-minute game. I think I'll enjoy that the most."' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap Penguins’ 15-game winning streak

'"I understand Darcy has a job to do, and he's trying to do his best to do what's best for the team and the franchise," Pominville said. "By no means does it mean I'm gone or stuff like that. It's just part of the process, a step that he has to do and he has to deal with."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know more trades could be on the way

'Ryan Miller had to make just 19 saves in the win, upping his season record to 12-15-5. Tonight’s game was also Miller’s 492nd career NHL appearance, breaking the Sabres’ franchise record for most games played by a goaltender, originally set by Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Party crashers

'Pardy (3/29/84, 6'4", 226 lbs.) joins the Sabres for the third time this season and has recorded one point (0+1) and 10 penalty minutes through five games played for the club. He was last called up to play for the Sabres on Feb. 25. Pardy has nine points (2+7), 22 penalty minutes and a plus-1 rating in 21 AHL games with the Americans in 2012-13.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Pardy from Rochester

'Schaller (6'2", 210 lbs., 11/16/90) recently finished his senior season at Providence College, recording 23 points (8+15) and 61 penalty minutes in 38 games in 2012-13. Serving as an assistant captain for the Friars, Schaller was named the 2013 Hockey East Defensive Forward of the Year and helped Providence reach the Hockey East semifinals in back-to-back seasons. Schaller … [Read more...] about Sabres sign forward Tim Schaller

'“I would assume probably not,” said Rolston of Vanek’s playing status. “He can move a lot more. There are just some things that he can’t do yet that we wouldn’t put him in that situation to play if he can’t do the things he needs to do. It’s going to be probably highly unlikely. … I don’t know if that’s going to change overnight.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek expected to sit again

'“He expressed an interest in remaining here,” Regier told The News late Monday night. “We had some preliminary discussions relevant to the contract. Ultimately we made the decision that we were going to move him. He was fine with the opportunity.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Regehr to Kings

'“I think we indicated to him we were going to look toward next season,” Regier said. “We were going to look (at) building this team not just to make it into the playoffs, but to go deep into the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal Regehr to Kings for draft picks, look to future

'“No, unless you want to launch yourself head-first into the boards as an embellishment,” Rolston said Monday inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s tilt against the Penguins. “I know Otter plays hard, but I’m not sure he’s going to actually do that to get a call.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Rolston believes Ott’s embellisment penalty wrong

Kings acquire Robyn Regehr from Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Kings adding a Sabre to their weaponry (Torrance Daily Breeze) Kings Acquire Robyn Regehr from Sabres (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Los Angeles Coverage

Sabres-Penguins Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (13-17-6) at Pittsburgh Penguins (28-8-0) (The Sports Network) Penguins aim to extend streak against Sabres (NHL.com) What to Watch For: Pens vs. Sabres (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'''We're certainly going to focus on next season versus this season,'' Regier said in a taped interview released by the Sabres. ''For us, it was an opportunity to get draft picks and allow us to really strengthen our organization.''' … [Read more...] about LA Kings acquire D Robyn Regehr from Buffalo

'The Sabres find themselves in a position of holding a trade-deadline fire sale because the high-priced roster Regier has assembled has been a flop.' … [Read more...] about Sabres busy shuffling roster before trade deadline

'Over 932 games with the Flames, who drafted him with the 19th overall pick of the 1998 draft, and Sabres, the 32-year-old has 30 goals and 170 points in his career.' … [Read more...] about Kings get D Regehr from Buffalo

'Regehr, 32, agreed to waive a no-movement clause to make the exchange happen. The deal will be finalized when Regehr, a restricted free agent after this season, passes a physical.' … [Read more...] about Kings pick up Regehr from Sabres to bolster defense