Archives for December 2013

'“It's been a bit of a whirlwind,” Ellis said, sitting under his Sabres nameplate. “Last weekend was an emotional one, starting with the outdoor game, which was a great experience and very enjoyable game. To get a recall here was the icing on the cake. Any time I get to pull this jersey over my head there's a lot of pride and thankfulness that goes along with it. I haven't … [Read more...] about Ellis, Porter have instant impact for Sabres

Catenacci lifts Amerks in SO (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Rochester nips Marlies 2-1 in shootout to tie Toronto for first in AHL North (CP) Amerks rally for 2-1 shootout win over Marlies (Amerks.com) Marlies Fall 2-1 to Rochester in a Shootout (Marlies.ca) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'For once, it was a fun night for the Sabres and their fans, one in which the team busted slumps and ended droughts in front of a fan base that cheered often.' … [Read more...] about Goal floodgates open for Sabres

'“That always crosses your mind but that’s something you don’t want to think about because this is where I want to be,” Porter said. “This is the place you want to play. It crosses your mind but you definitely want to keep a positive attitude so you get rid of that and focus on your game.”' … [Read more...] about Porter shuffles back to Buffalo

'“One hundred percent,” captain Steve Ott said when asked if the Sabres would’ve lost a game like Tuesday’s earlier this season. “We’ve seen the change happening. I think that’s what a good image of tonight is, the team didn’t fold over first. We continued to stick with it and we played through it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres shake off awful second period, roar back and beat Jets

'“We’re going to try to find the best way to get him quality minutes and develop him mature-wise. He’s not a big guy yet. As we go in the season, the games are going to get tougher and tougher.”' … [Read more...] about Ted Nolan promises Mark Pysyk’s stay in minors will be short, believes rookie can play with Sabres

Winnipeg Jets collapse in third period, lose 4-2 to lowly Sabres (Winnipeg Sun) Jets lead, then Buffaloed (Winnipeg Free Press) Scheifele starts popping, puts pair in (Winnipeg Free Press) Photo gallery (WinnipegJets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Winnipeg Coverage

'It was Buffalo's first regulation win since Nov. 15 against Toronto, when interim head coach Ted Nolan took over for the fired Ron Rolston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres topple Jets 4-2

'The Sabres are also looking for a spark. They are 2-9-1 in their last 12 games and have scored more than one goal in regulation just twice during that stretch.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shuffle roster by calling up 2, demoting 3

'Marcus Foligno and Matt Ellis also scored in the third to complete the comeback. Steve Ott lit the lamp in the second to help the Sabres snap a two- game skid.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Winnipeg 2

'Left winger Marcus Foligno tied the game 50 seconds into the third period, and left winger Matt Moulson gave Buffalo a 3-2 lead less than two minutes later on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overcome two-goal deficit to win

'The Sabres got off to what may have been their best start of the season, creating scoring chances and peppering Ondrej Pavelec with 19 first-period shots, but had nothing to show for it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Power Past Jets 4-2

'There was a lot of adveristy that the Sabres had to overcome in that second period and they did it. Please don't give me the crap it's who they're playing, that's just a weak argument to try to keep ripping the team. Winnipeg is in the NHL and if the Sabres play well and overcome a two goal deficit, they should get credit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at least had their best start of the season

'A knee injury ended his season last year and with this new opportunity to play with the big club, Sulzer wants to stop getting hurt, “I’m excited to be back, as a player you always want to play, you don’t want to sit out hurt or healthy. It seems like every time I crack the lineup, I get thrown back by injury, but it is what you make it and I’m just trying to make the best out … [Read more...] about Sabres Sulzer glad to be back

'"I think it was due, definitely," Ehrhoff said. "We only scored one goal, I don't know how many games in a row. We had a lot of chances before. Today we just got a few at a good time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, down 2-0, rally to defeat Jets