'“He’s starting to shoot a little more. We knew it was going to be each day evaluating what he could do, so I would imagine Monday he would be back in there.” He was still wearing the red noncontact jersey at practice on Friday. Ron Rolston did say that Alex Sulzer may get into a game soon."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tallinder not ready
Archives for October 2013
Forton comes home
'“I have so much family and friends from here and my wife’s from here,” Forton said. “It’s pretty special. The opportunity to coach in the NHL is unbelievable, but to be able to do it in your hometown makes it that much more special.”' … [Read more...] about Forton comes home
Saturday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks defeat Utica for first win of season (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Comets routed in inaugural game (Utica Observer Dispatch) Amerks down Comets for first win of season (Amerks.com) Final: Comets 1 @ Rochester 4 (UticaComets.com) Photo gallery (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
Suffering fans hit exits early as Sabres endure fifth straight loss
'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
Grigorenko’s uninspired play earns him healthy scratch
'“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
Sabres listless in ugly loss to Blue Jackets, still winless
'Still, did anyone really expect them to be this bad?' … [Read more...] about Sabres listless in ugly loss to Blue Jackets, still winless
Sabres’ Johan Larsson replaces struggling Mikhail Grigorenko
'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
Friday's Columbus Coverage
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
Blue Jackets dump Sabres 4-1
'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
Columbus 4, Buffalo 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
Top line boosts Blue Jackets past Sabres
'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
Sabres Still Winless, Drop 4-1 Decision to Columbus
'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
Sabres Myers tries to recover
'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
Blue Jackets score early, keep Sabres winless
'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
Early Blue Jackets lead sinks Sabres
'“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