Archives for December 2013

Amerks want player punished for hit on Ristolainen (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Amerks open up an eventful and hockey-filled December this week (Amerks.com) Eventful December begins tonight as Amerks clash with Comets (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We had a focus today and it was just about getting deeper into their knees, loading their legs to get more power, getting a more stable base,” said Braid, who was hired by the Sabres in 2011. “If you improve that part of your skating, it’s going to make a difference. Is it going to make a difference in a game this week? No. It takes time. But again, it’s a team effort out … [Read more...] about Sabres’ break is time for a good skate

'Pysyk recently began working with Stone’s Buddies, a program for chronically ill kids at Women & Children’s Hospital. Leopold used to make monthly visits to the hospital, and the whole team will make a Christmas trip Dec. 18.' … [Read more...] about Sabre players share more than the puck

'So far, Enroth’s 1-5-2 in nine appearances this season, his only win coming Oct. 25 in Florida. But the 25-year-old has played well, compiling a 2.63 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Jhonas Enroth wants to play more, worries losses are hurting Olympic chances

'“You just don’t want to be on the other end of it,” he said. “So you want to think of that in that time, make sure he’s OK and go to the penalty box. Never after that (do) you want to waive your arms in the air and celebrate. It’s just you won the fight and everyone knows it.”' … [Read more...] about Marcus Foligno wanted to showcase sportsmanship in fight; Sabres go through extra skating practice

'"He's very professional," Pysyk said of Ehrhoff. "He plays with poise, he's a good skater. I try to see little plays that I could find myself in and see how he handles himself in those."' … [Read more...] about Pysyk’s game standing out among young Sabres

'“It would be nice to get some practice in as well. We were just kind of throwing that together right before the game so we haven’t had much time to work on it but I think it’s only going to get better,” Stafford said after practice at First Niagara Center. “I love it.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford gets back to the point

'Foligno has no points in his last six games and has played more than 11 minutes over regulation in just one of those. Nolan hasn’t made the winger a healthy scratch yet but you wonder if Foligno’s turn in the press box, at least for a one-game look from above, may be coming.' … [Read more...] about Foligno searches for consistency with Sabres

'Not surprisingly, the youngsters are thriving outside the NHL. You these think these prospects should’ve been sent down earlier?' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ youngsters thriving back in development leagues

'The teams slogged through more than 64 minutes and combined for just 39 shots on goal before the Devils finally pulled out a 1-0 snoozer on Steve Bernier’s goal with 40.2 seconds left in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fizzle against Devils in a low-voltage outing

'“You can tell he’s a little down but he’s a strong guy,” said Sabres winger Luke Adam, who spoke to Kaleta Saturday morning. “I told him that he’ll be back and be stronger than ever. This is going to give him a lot of time to evaluate his game and how it’s gone.”' … [Read more...] about On verge of recall, Kaleta tears ACL

'“I’m trying not to think about it much,” Miller said. “In my mind it’s just something I have to earn and a situation where I have to be at the top of my game to even be considered.”' … [Read more...] about Olympics ultimate road trip for Miller

Devils drop Buffalo Sabres on Steve Bernier's overtime goal (Newark Star Ledger) Devils' Pete DeBoer thinks Ryan Carter will be okay after fight with Marcus Foligno (Newark Star Ledger) Steve Bernier's goal gives Devils a 1-0 win over Sabres in OT (Bergen Record) Ryan Carter injured (Bergen Record) Photo gallery (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Two league executives told the Sun that Snow has been working the phones to see if he can get a goaltender to try to get the club back on track in the race for the post-seaason.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller wanted on Long Island?

'"I looked on the outside of our defender and I should have looked on the inside. It was a good shot, but I could have played it different, too. You want to win the game and get a shutout. This is a tough one, but they won fair and square."' … [Read more...] about Devils slip past Sabres 1-0 in OT