Archives for November 2013

'"You could tell the effort level from all the guys was there," said Rolston. "Just the communication on the bench, you could tell guys were dialed into the game. I think it was a complete team effort tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sabres had their hands full up the middle

'"It's been a lot of that lately where we get one goal against and we kind of go like, 'Here we go again' and feel sorry for ourselves instead of being angry,'" Sabres defenseman Henrik Tallinder said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stun Sharks in shootout

'Ryan Miller faced a career-high 51 shots in goal for Buffalo, stopping 47 of them through 65 minutes. He made three saves in the shootout as well. It was Miller’s 45th shootout victory, tying him with Henrik Lundqvist for most shootout wins in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Recap (Nov. 5) Sabres 5 – Sharks 4 (So)

'The Sabres will face San Jose, Los Angeles and Anaheim — teams with a combined record of 30-10-4.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope trip West keeps season from heading South

'So far, Sabres coach Ron Rolston hasn’t scratched Stafford, something he did twice in 2012-13. But a benching might be in the works if he doesn’t start producing.' … [Read more...] about Struggling Drew Stafford sad to see teammates leave, wants to stay with Sabres

Sabres-Sharks Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (2-13-1) at San Jose Sharks (10-1-3) (The Sports Network) Sharks hope to re-discover winning ways (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s San Jose Coverage

'Miller has been living in Los Angeles during the past few off seasons so he knows all about time changes too. He said, “I thinking coming this way is harder because we do our job in the evening and it’s a little bit later for us.” He did add, “We’re actually pretty lucky to have the kind of schedule we have and the kind of travel we have, so you just try to get your rest.” … [Read more...] about Sabres getting used to the West

'“The last game was bad so you want to make up for it and a player like me, I’m all about hard work and showing up to the rink every day so, you don’t want to make it two games in a row where you’re going like that, you want to shut it down early and then have a chance against San Jose to get back on track.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres Foligno may find himself sitting out

'“It’s tough. He’s another guy that’s been here with me seven years,” said Sabres forward Drew Stafford. “He’s a loyal soldier. Just a heck of a teammate. Heck of a guy. Puts his body on the line. It’s unfortunate circumstances."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta clears waivers, assigned to Amerks

'Yes, it’s entirely possible the Sabres simply realize they can’t afford to have Kaleta deliver another cheap shot, get suspended for 20 games and lose a roster spot for two months. He’s making $1.25 million this season and they will be paying him that amount next season, too.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Kaleta joining Rochester Amerks

'The Sabres placed Kaleta on waivers Saturday after he completed a 10-game suspension stemming from his hit to the head of Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send Kaleta to AHL

'Kaleta has not recorded a point in five games for the Sabres this season, and is coming off a 10-game suspension for his hit on Columbus defenseman Jack Johnson on October 10. In 306 career games with the Sabres, Kaleta has 27 goals and 24 assists, along with 506 PIMs.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta clears waivers

'The GM conceded that the negative way the organization is being viewed around the league also was a factor. “You don’t want to be under the thumb of the National Hockey League, and I think we are a little bit,” Regier said in First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres moving forward without Kaleta

'Say what you will about Kaleta. He wouldn’t have made a difference Saturday, but there’s no discounting his effort. If the Sabres had more players with his motor, they would have been significantly better in recent years. He was a gamer on a team lacking them. He gave what he had. He did what he was told. He never whined.' … [Read more...] about Axing Kaleta is wrong message

'The last time the Sabres scored first was against Tampa Bay on Oct. 8 at First Niagara Center.' … [Read more...] about Rare good start to game leads to flat finish by Sabres