Archives for October 11, 2013

'Will the fans put up with what they’re seeing? If so, for how long?' … [Read more...] about Suffering fans hit exits early as Sabres endure fifth straight loss

'“It’s difficult in the sense he’s going to be playing against top players and it’s part of the experience for him right now,” Rolston said. “But I like his competitive nature and what he brings. He’ll battle. He’s a smart player. He’s in good position all the time. He’ll continue to make those adjustments.”' … [Read more...] about Grigorenko’s uninspired play earns him healthy scratch

'Still, did anyone really expect them to be this bad?' … [Read more...] about Sabres listless in ugly loss to Blue Jackets, still winless

'The 19-year-old Grigorenko hasn’t showcased the competitiveness Sabres coach Ron Rolston wants to see. “He’s got to continue consistency of his compete and his details away from the puck and then, offensively, some confidence there,” Rolston said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Johan Larsson replaces struggling Mikhail Grigorenko

Rattling the Sabres (Columbus Dispatch) Defenseman Erixon sits for third straight game (Columbus Dispatch) Rested Post Game: Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 1 (BlueJackets.com) By The Numbers: Blue Jackets vs. Sabres (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage

'Thomas Vanek scored for Buffalo and Ryan Miller stopped 29 of 33 shots for the Sabres, who fell to 0-4-1 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets dump Sabres 4-1

'Buffalo hasn't gone this far into a season without a win since opening the 1999-2000 season with five losses and two ties.' … [Read more...] about Columbus 4, Buffalo 1

'Buffalo struggled defensively to contain the Blue Jackets' top line of Gaborik, Atkinson and Dubinsky.' … [Read more...] about Top line boosts Blue Jackets past Sabres

'Trailing by three heading into the third, the Sabres managed eight shots in the final frame. Buffalo's best chance came about 11 minutes in, but Vanek was stoned by Bobrovsky on a breakaway.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Still Winless, Drop 4-1 Decision to Columbus

'After two periods Myers played 19 shifts for 13:05 and was minus three. He had two hits and one shot on goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Myers tries to recover

'The schedule doesn't get any easier for the Sabres, who travel to play the defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets score early, keep Sabres winless

'“It’s very hesitant out there,” he said. “It looks like we’re scared to make plays so we’re ultimately chipping a lot of pucks, which is not necessarily a bad play at certain times, but there are plays out there to be made. It all starts with defensive positioning, decisions made and work made by myself and that’s something I need to make sure I consistently focus on to keep … [Read more...] about Early Blue Jackets lead sinks Sabres