Archives for September 2013

'“That’s one of the real reasons why we did try to make the comeback, so you’re not sitting around all summer thinking, ‘How’s it going to hold up in that first exhibition game or intrasquad scrimmage game?’” Tropp said Tuesday morning inside the First Niagara Center before playing in the Sabres’ preseason game in Columbus. “The mental side of it, playing those games helped a … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Corey Tropp confident he will regain rookie form after serious knee injury

Split decision for Jackets (Columbus Dispatch) Post Game: Sabres 3, Blue Jackets 1 (BlueJackets.com) Johnson logs big minutes in exhibition debut (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery 1 (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery 2 (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Columbus Coverage

'Mikhail Grigorenko also scored for Buffalo (2-0). Ryan Miller stopped eight of nine shots in just over 30 minutes. Matt Hackett stopped all nine shots he faced.' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s 2 goals lift Sabres over Blue Jackets

'Foligno's second marker of the night, an unassisted tally with 5:09 left in the second period, snapped a 1-1 tie. Mikhail Grigorenko added an insurance goal in the third period, while Ryan Miller and Matt Hackett combined for 24 saves for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Columbus 1

'The first of Foligno's two goals came late in the opening period. The Sabres forward redirected a Tyler Myers pass into the Columbus net with just five seconds remaining in the first. Following a tying goal by R.J. Umberger in the second period, Foligno put Buffalo back in front with his second of the evening. Mikhail Grigorenko added his first of the preseason at 9:23 of the … [Read more...] about Foligno Propels Sabres Past Blue Jackets 3-1

'The first time Armia touched the puck he tried to go one-on-one and was just easily stood up and stopped. Armia did a lot of that in Traverse City and Ron Rolston said, “He’s got to learn a lot of things offensively. He’s got a lot of tools, but to jump into the holes at the right time, how to use other players more effectively in this league. A lot of times with a lot of … [Read more...] about Sabres Armia plays his first game

'Mikhail Grigorenko added an insurance goal for Buffalo at 9:23 of the third period, and Matt Hackett stopped all nine shots he faced after relieving Miller.' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s pair leads Sabres past Blue Jackets

'"We've got a lot of young guys that are pushing to get in there," Rolston said on the eve of camp. "You look at our defense corps, there's 10 defensemen that can be in our lineup opening night."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to let camp battles determine roster

'"You start to see a situation here where you can build something good, something that's going to last," Miller said. "That's what I want to be a part of, whether this is the last season I can make a difference or it's going to continue forward. I just want to make sure that I'm a positive influence on this team moving forward and that Buffalo has a lot of success or a … [Read more...] about Future with Sabres in air for Miller, Vanek

'"I think in terms of our young guys is Mark Pysyk, who came up at the end of last year and showed up," Rolston said when asked about players who excite him heading into training camp. "I know he had a great summer and he's a really mature player and person. I think he's going to be real good for us."' … [Read more...] about Pysyk could be future of Sabres’ defense

'“Those are two great players and you have to elevate your game. Youwant the coaches to see you can keep up with those guys and play with them,” Foligno said. “So it was an honor to play with those guys and that’s how I feel. I feel like I can play with those guys and to be on a line with them is something I want for myself.”' … [Read more...] about Foligno’s drive gives Sabres another preseason win

'“I think I’m ready,” Ristolainen said Monday. “I think my style is the kind that I can play right away. That’s my goal. I set this goal at the start of summer, and I was working all summer to make the team.”' … [Read more...] about Ristolainen showing he might be NHL-ready

'Kaleta and Cody McCormick went after Montreal players who leveled big hits during the Sabres’ 5-4 victory Sunday night. The idea of seeking revenge for clean hits is debatable, but the Sabres’ logic for doing it draws little argument.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta delivers an early message to Habs

'“I was pretty happy with myself,” Girgensons, who scored short-handed earlier in the Sabres’ 5-4 shootout win, said Monday inside the First Niagara Center. “Probably at the start of last season, the second goal I would’ve put in the netting up there, given a souvenir to a fan.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prospect Zemgus Girgensons finally adding offense to repertoire

'With the way last year’s number one pick performed in Rochester and the improvement he’s shown, he’s the type of forward Buffalo desperately needs. He’s very strong and solid, he agitates and rarely gets knocked off the puck.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Girgensons is doing all he can to stick