Archives for October 6, 2013

'The Penguins had a step or two on the Sabres from the moment the puck dropped.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overmatched in loss to Penguins

'“You got to keep working,” Sabres coach Ron Rolston said. “That’s all you can do.”' … [Read more...] about Feeble Sabres fall to Penguins, left searching for answers

'Hackett immediately drove to Buffalo after his phone rang and took a limo Saturday morning to Pittsburgh, he said. “It’s been a crazy, crazy night,” Hackett said.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller’s ‘minor’ injury forces Sabres to recall goalie Matt Hackett

Penguins top Buffalo Sabres, 4-1 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Bennett expected to return to right wing (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Veteran Kobasew provides more offense in Pens' win over Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Letang resumes skating (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pens making life easier on Fleury (Beaver County Times) Fleury … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Backup goalie Jhonas Enroth got the call Saturday, making 31 saves. He didn't get much help from the offensively challenged Sabres, who have two goals in their first three games. Buffalo, also 0 for 13 on the power play, is experiencing growing pains, starting three teenagers and five rookies.' … [Read more...] about Crosby, Fleury lead Penguins past Sabres 4-1

'Also, defenseman Alexander Sulzer has been recalled by the Sabres after Henrik Tallinder sustained an upper body injury Friday night against Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller absent, Tallinder injured

'The Sabres recalled goalie Matt Hackett and defenseman Alexander Sulzer from Rochester of the AHL. Sulzer cleared waivers Monday after failing to make the team out of training camp and was sent to Rochester. Hackett allowed six goals for Rochester in an 8-1 loss to Grand Rapids on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller to miss game

'"We didn't generate a lot of anything tonight," Sabres coach Ron Rolston said of his team's offense. "We just have to be a lot simpler than we are right now."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 1

'"We lost three straight games, obviously we're frustrated, but we're going to take the day off tomorrow and get back to work on Monday and try to figure this out," said Enroth, who faced 34 Pittsburgh shots.' … [Read more...] about Pens dominate Sabres, 4-1

'Buffalo recalled goalie Matt Hackett from Rochester of the AHL Saturday. He will serve as the Sabres' backup goalie.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller questionable vs. Penguins

'The Sabres' offense mustered only 21 shots including 5 in the second period and 7 in the final frame. They now have two goals in three games so far this season and are a combined 0 for 13 on the power play. Enroth stopped 31 shots in the loss while Marc-Andre Fleury came up with 20 saves for the Pens.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Skate Past Sabres 4-1

'Overall I didn’t think it was a real strong game for McBain. I don’t think he accomplished what he set out to do in the pregame and that’s play so well, that Ron Rolston won’t be able to take him out of the lineup. I asked Rolston about McBain's performance following the game, but he didn't want to comment, saying he'd have to watch the tape.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McBain doesn’t start his first game well

'“We lost three straight games and obviously we’re frustrated,” Enroth said. “I don’t think I made any mistakes. I played solid and I didn’t give up big rebounds and stuff like that, so I felt good today."' … [Read more...] about Fleury improves to 2-0 as Penguins beat Sabres

'“We had chances, but at the end of the day, we didn’t score again when we needed to,” Sabres center Cody Hodgson said. “Limiting that team to as many chances as we did, I thought Jhonas played great, but overall, it’s the same story. We need to generate offense. One goal isn’t enough.”' … [Read more...] about Enroth strong but Sabres fall short again

'“We wanted to give him some rest today so it should just be day-to-day,” Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Miller day-to-day with lower body injury