Archives for December 2013

'Some of the more unusual recent storylines around the Leafs have unfolded with the Buffalo Sabres nearby, from goalie fights and line brawls to name-calling and untimely losses.' … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres followed by fireworks this season

'“We need to continue to compete at a higher level,” Sacco said. “The guys are working extremely hard here night-in and night-out. We’re just trying to find a way to claw our way back. We need some wins to get the guys feeling good about themselves. That’s the most important thing as a player. You want to feel good about yourself and obviously winning helps, that along with … [Read more...] about Medford hockey coach Joe Sacco looks to bolster Buffalo Sabres

Gameday: Sabres at Maple Leafs (Toronto Sun) Maple Leafs-Sabres: Friday NHL game preview (Toronto Star) Sabres-Maple Leafs Preview (AP) Buffalo Sabres (10-24-3) at Toronto Maple Leafs (18-16-5) (The Sports Network) Improving Sabres travel to Toronto (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

Amerks drop opening game at Spengler Cup (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Significant opening victory for Servette (Davos Zeitung) Amerks open Spengler Cup with 5-0 loss to Geneve-Servette (Amerks.com) Convincing debut (GSHC.ch) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

An AHL team and CSKA Moscow guesting in Davos (Davos Zeitung) The Pregame - Rochester Americans (GSHC.ch) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The video was on NBC’s “Today” and ABC’s “Good Morning America”. It earned a spot in the top 10 stories all morning on CNN.com with the headline “Puck-in-pants goal wins NHL game” and a link to the Turner-affiliated Bleacher Report.' … [Read more...] about Bizarre goal is the talk of NHL

'“I’ve seen this in so many situations all the time,” Ott said. “It seems every young guy I’ve played with I’ve always seen them take that next step right after Christmas, that big adjustment time. Take a guy like Zemgus Girgensons, who has been playing great around this time and he’s probably going to continue to progress.”' … [Read more...] about Ho, ho, ho – Sabres turn a corner

'At 10-24-3, the Sabres own the worst record in the NHL headed into the Christmas break, but recent outings have showed better effort as Nolan settles into the job.' … [Read more...] about For Bills, Sabres faces change, results don’t

'“It was one of those things where I think it was a challenge for us,” Scott said. “We knew we didn’t have a lot of guys, and we just had to go out there and play smart, and not get too deep in their zone and exert our energy when we didn’t have to. We had a game plan, we stuck to it, and we came out on top.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ big man Scott steps into bigger role

Rochester Americans competing in the Swiss Alps (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres’ determination put them in position to win, but it was Mike Smith who carried Buffalo to victory.' … [Read more...] about Backside push helps short-handed Sabres beat Coyotes

'No more boos. No more “Fire Somebody” chants. The paying customers loved the effort and were as loud as they’ve been all season, probably louder than just about any point last year too. The players heard the noise that filled First Niagara Center, felt the energy and attacked the game even harder.' … [Read more...] about Sabres and their fans are now on same side

'“I’ve done that a few times in my career but it’s been a while,” Soctt said of changing positions mid-game. “It was nice to fill some voids we had and go out there and play actually kinda good. ... It’s just one thing you deal with. It’s the same game. You know how to play every position and I played D for a while so it wasn’t that hard.”' … [Read more...] about Scott takes advantage of a chance to play

'“These are the kind of things that weren’t happening for us,” said Miller, who made 36 saves. “It’s a little bit of a Christmas present for us, and we’ll take it.”' … [Read more...] about Crazy goal clinches Sabres’ exciting OT triumph against Coyotes

'With just 10 forwards available, interim coach Ted Nolan switched tough guy John Scott, a winger in recent seasons, back to defense, his natural position before Drew Stafford was ejected for elbowing. The Sabres rolled three forward lines. Scott later moved up front and even played on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Flu bug forces the Sabres to play short-handed, utilize tough guy John Scott