Archives for October 5, 2013

Sabres-Penguins Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (0-2-0) at Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0-0) (The Sports Network) Penguins pose tough task for slumping Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder did not finish the game after suffering an upper-body injury. Alexander Sulzer joined the team from Rochester following a loss by the Amerks, according to the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.' … [Read more...] about Razor-thin loss leaves a sting for Sabres

'“It’s a simple game,” a clench-jawed Rolston said. “We don’t have enough guys playing the right way right now early in the season so we’re back to square one.”' … [Read more...] about Suffering is optional, so just enjoy the ride

'“It’s funny when people say that because then you look at their teams and they have fighters on their team,” Sabres enforcer John Scott said in First Niagara Center. “I don’t think when Stevie was playing he was saying that because he had guys protecting him. It’s the same game, and I just don’t know if they’ve forgot how it was or what’s going on, but it’s kind of annoying."' … [Read more...] about Fighting ban idea is unpopular with Sabres

'“We made it extremely difficult on Ryan,” said Sabres defenseman Mike Weber, who admitted blowing his coverage on the goal. “He showed us tonight why he’s one of the best goalies in the world. It’s just discouraging because I feel like we let him down.”' … [Read more...] about Ron Rolston upset with Sabres’ poor effort in shutout loss to Senators

Ottawa Senators knock off Sabres in season opener (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa Senators simply trying to survive tough start to season (Ottawa Sun) Anderson outduels Miller as Senators win opener (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen) Anderson has the best of Miller (Le Droit) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Former Sabres forward Clarke MacArthur set up the goal to spoil the Sabres' home opener.' … [Read more...] about Karlsson lifts Senators to 1-0 win over Sabres

'Miller took little solace in making 45 stops and firing up a sellout crowd of 19,070 for the Sabres' home opener. "I just needed to make one more save there," he said. "It's disappointing."' … [Read more...] about Anderson brilliant in shutout of Sabres as Senators win season opener

'Ottawa controlled the puck from the start, firing off 23 unsuccessful shots in the first period. The Sens' best scoring opportunity came early in the first as Karlsson fired a slap shot through heavy traffic, but Miller located the disc at the last second and turned it away.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 1, Buffalo 0

'Vanek also had a golden opportunity three minutes into the third period on a partial breakaway, but the play was neatly broken up by a diving Erik Karlsson. Both teams came flying out of the gates in a quick and entertaining start. The teams combined for 39 shots on goal in the first period, though neither was able to find the back of the net due to strong goaltending. That … [Read more...] about Senators’ Anderson wins goalie battle

'Last year it was Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek scoring the bulk of the Buffalo offense early in the season, while the rest of the team struggled. So far no one has really found their scoring touch, and many fans are already "suffering."' … [Read more...] about Karlsson spoils Sabres home opener

'Larsson started the game between Tyler Ennis and Steve Ott, but with just one goal in four periods, Ron Rolston changed the lines putting Larsson between John Scott and Pat Kaleta.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Larsson tries to make his mark

'"That's not a fun way to lose, especially in our [home] opener," he said. "We wanted more energy and try to create some confidence here. We're going to make some mistakes. We have to come together as a team here. Would've been nice to grind one out and get an ugly one. You just have to gain points where you can get them. I just needed to make one more save there. It's … [Read more...] about Senators beat Sabres in goaltending duel

'“He showed us why he’s the best goaltender in the world,” Sabres defensemen Mike Weber said. “It’s discouraging from our standpoint as a team in front of him that we gave up [a combined 52 shots and missed shots] against. But again, he stood on his head and it’s extremely discouraging that we let him down and gave them a goal there.”' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 45 saves in loss to Senators

Amerks blown away by Griffins in season opener (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Grand Rapids Griffins look prepared to defend Calder Cup, win season-opener 8-1 (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks drop home opener to defending champs (Amerks.com) Amerks sign forward Alex Hutchings to PTO (Amerks.com) Griffins open season with 8-1 … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage