Archives for October 4, 2013

'“It’s frustrating, especially with the first five-on-three to start the season. That’s a juicy opportunity with clean ice,” Tyler Ennis said after practice Thursday. “It would have been nice to kick the season off with a quick five-on-three goal like that. Definitely frustrating but it’s not going to get any better complaining and whining and pouting about it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ youth, power play may test fans’ patience in home opener

'“Roby epitomizes hockey in Buffalo and he’s treated the fans here to more than three decades of his incredible knowledge and passion for the game,” Sabres President Ted Black said. “His insight and humor will be missed on our broadcasts next season but he will certainly be around our Sabres family for years to come. It will be special to see Roby pass the torch to Brad, who … [Read more...] about Robitaille hanging up mike at season’s end

'“What he did for me my first year coming into the league … not many guys get that,” Myers said Thursday inside the First Niagara Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home opener against the Ottawa Senators. “It was a huge contribution to the success I had that year and the success he had that year.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Tyler Myers hoping to recapture elite form back beside Henrik Tallinder

'“He’s going to get a good opportunity,” Rolston said about Larsson. “I like everything about him, the way he works, his preparation. He’s a good detail player. But this will give him a good opportunity to play with some good players and show us what he can do. Another young guy in the lineup, but I think it’s a good thing because I think he’s ready. Now it’s just gaining those … [Read more...] about Ville Leino’s cracked rib opens up opportunity for Sabres rookie Johan Larsson

'This is not to put down Sabres fans. To the contrary, I respect them as some of the most passionate fans among the U.S-based teams in the NHL. If you want to continue being a “Sabres watcher,” by all means enjoy it.' … [Read more...] about A hockey fan, you say? Prove it.

Senators-Sabres Preview (AP) Ottawa Senators (0-0-0) at Buffalo Sabres (0-1-0) (The Sports Network) Senators open season with visit to Buffalo (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Rolston said Leino was hurt in the first period, but continued playing. The severity of the injury wasn't revealed until Leino was examined before practice Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Leino out with broken rib

'"It happened in the first period, probably about three or four shifts in," Rolston said. "It was just sore and it, obviously overnight, seized up, and he had it checked."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino out indefinitely with cracked rib suffered in season opener

'Since joining Buffalo, Leino has endured a statistical drop-off. He accrued only 25 points in 71 games during his first season with the team, then appeared in only eight games this past campaign due to a lingering hip injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Leino out indefinitely

'The injury-plagued Leino was limited to eight games last season because of a hip injury and missed 10 games during the 2011-12 season with a broken foot.' … [Read more...] about Fractured rib sidelines Sabres’ Leino

'Johan Larsson is going to get his chance with Tyler Ennis moving to wing with Steve Ott. Ron Rolston is looking forward to seeing the young Swede, “Very excited. We’re going to see, he’s going to get a good opportunity. I like everything about him, I like his attitude, the way he works, his preparation, he’s a good detail player, but this will give him a good opportunity to … [Read more...] about Sabres Leino cracks a rib. Foligno improving

'“It’s never an easy decision to walk away from doing something that you love,” Robitaille said. “Hockey and the Sabres have been a major part of my life for the better part of 33 years and I felt now was a good time for me to step away. Many things factored into my decision, one being that the health effects from my car accident a few years back have become more of a struggle … [Read more...] about Mike Robitaille Announces Retirement From Sabres TV

Rochester Americans open season on Friday (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage