Archives for April 2013

'“You don’t win over Buffalo fans by losing hockey games and putting up mediocre seasons. The last three years have been pretty much that.”' … [Read more...] about Final meltdown for Sabres

'“It hasn’t been easy,” said Vanek. “I thought we worked hard once we traded some players away. We stuck with it, lost some games we could have won. Just collectively we weren’t good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Frustration level high after bad loss

'“It’s one of the worst mistakes I’ve made in my whole time here, worst timing,” a visibly agitated Miller said after the Sabres’ embarrassing 8-4 loss eliminated them from playoff contention.' … [Read more...] about Shellacking from Rangers eliminates Sabres from playoff contention

'In the wake of Monday’s attack, the Sabres ramped up security a bit, adding a couple of uniformed officers fans would notice inside the First Niagara Center, Gilbert said.' … [Read more...] about Boston postponement moves Sabres’ road finale to Tuesday

'The Rangers' five goals in a span of 2:58 set a franchise record. The previous mark for fastest five goals was 3:22 in an 8-7 win over Edmonton on Feb. 15, 1985.' … [Read more...] about Rangers score 5 early goals in 8-4 win over Sabres

Rangers’ Recipe: Good Bounces, Bad Opponents, Ugly Goals (New York Times) Brad Richards records first career hat trick as NY Rangers rout Buffalo Sabres (New York Daily News) Brad’s 3 goals lift Blueshirts over Sabres (New York Post) Brad Richards gets hat trick in Rangers' win over Buffalo (Newsday) John Tortorella says Brad Richards' big night boost for confidence … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'"We were down 3-0 and then we came out in the second and gave them the fourth right off the bat," Sabres head coach Ron Rolston remarked. "At that point we were in tough sledding."' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 8, Buffalo 4

'"Of course, it's disconcerting," Sabres interim coach Ron Rolston sid. "We lost a game that we needed to win."' … [Read more...] about Rangers’ five-goal flurry buries Sabres

'Anton Stralman wristed a shot past Ryan Miller just 1:13 into the second, sending Miller to the bench in favor of Jhonas Enroth. Things weren't much better for the backup netminder.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Bounce Sabres 8-4

'Buffalo came out flying in the third, but where was that in the second?' … [Read more...] about Sabres come up small in big game

'Kevin Porter: The Rochester Amerks’ captian was not only a point-per-game player in the American Hockey League, but also the team’s best two-way player.' … [Read more...] about The 5 Players Who Surprised the Sabres

'"It's hard to put it on one game. We had so many opportunities earlier in the season to get points and we failed," Stafford said. "We didn't meet the expectations that we set for ourselves and it's just unfortunate. Now it's just about being professional and having some pride."' … [Read more...] about Rangers’ blowout victory eliminates Sabres

'Ryan Miller started the game for the Sabres but was chased from the net just 1:13 into the second period.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 8, Sabres 4

Rochester Amerks thumped by Toronto Marlies (RochesterDemocrat and Chronicle) Marlies clinch consecutive North Division titles after downing the Americans (CP) Girgensons Finally Playing Center in Rochester (WGR-AM) Amerksdrop 4-1 decision to Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Claim North Division Title (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres host the New York Rangers, and a regulation loss would eliminate Buffalo from postseason contention. The Sabres have 44 points, four fewer than the eighth-place Rangers (48) and seven fewer than the seventh-place New York Islanders (51).' … [Read more...] about Rangers could end Sabres’ playoff hopes