Third straight win is icing on the cake for Sabres
PHILADELPHIA — Broken down into a three-game segment last week, the Buffalo Sabres were in good shape long before taking the ice Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers. They already had four points in the bag. The Sabres would gladly accept two wins every three games all season long, right? (Updated: 11/17/09 8:23 PM )
Sabres notebook: Ennis has evening to remember
PHILADELPHIA — Tyler Ennis' agenda Saturday included waking up in Portland, Maine, heading off for a morning practice with the AHL Pirates and boarding a bus bound for Bridgeport, Conn. The itinerary didn't mention anything about scoring his first NHL goal and enjoying the greatest day of his life. (Updated: 11/17/09 8:23 PM )
Sabres morning skate report: Lydman closer
PHILADELPHIA — Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman continued making progress today after missing nine straight games with a strained groin. He's not playing tonight against the Flyers but is hoping to be back in the lineup sometime next week. More details at the Sabres Edge blog. (Updated: 11/14/09 10:58 PM )
Sabres have tough act to follow after topping Flames
The Buffalo Sabres talked for two days about making a statement, about showing character. The Calgary Flames are a tough team, they said, but we can be, too. They have a world-class goaltender, but so do we. (Updated: 11/14/09 12:03 AM )
Sabres notebook: Local fans enjoy chance to see Iginla
Friday night was why folks pleaded with the NHL to return to its balanced schedule, the one in which every team plays each other. For three seasons — from 2005-06 to 2007-08 — the league tried building local rivalries and created a rotating system in
which an Eastern Conference division skipped a division from the West. (Updated: 11/14/09 12:18 AM )
Sabres' Miller is tired of head shots
Ryan Miller, as a member of the NHL's competition committee, has the ear of some very
important people in hockey's hierarchy. He also has an acute feel for his fellow players,
knows which topics they want discussed. (Updated: 11/13/09 9:59 PM )
Portland makes itself at home
All it took for the Portland Pirates to end their two-game losing streak was some home
cooking, some 500-plus miles away from their actual home. (Updated: 11/13/09 9:59 PM )
Injured Gerbe misses game
Nathan Gerbe has had a tough time this season calling HSBC Arena home. (Updated: 11/13/09 9:59 PM )
Sabres notebook: If necessary, Kaleta will fill Grier's role
For the team's sake, Patrick Kaleta hopes Mike Grier can play for the Buffalo Sabres
tonight. In the likely event he can't, Kaleta is ready to assume Grier's role. (Updated: 11/13/09 9:59 PM )
Sabres Edge: Grier sits out practice
Sabres right wing Mike Grier, who injured his groin during the third period of Wednesday's 3-1 victory over Edmonton, stayed off the ice today while his teammates practiced in Amherst Pepsi Center, John Vogl reports on the Sabres Edge blog. Grier is doubtful for Friday's game against Calgary in HSBC Arena. (Updated: 11/13/09 9:57 PM )
Review Gleason's Inside the NHL chat
The National Hockey League season is well under way and News hockey columnist Bucky
Gleason took you questions on the league and the Buffalo Sabres for several hours Thursday. (Updated: 11/13/09 9:58 PM )
Enroth returned to Portland
Goaltender Jhonas Enroth was returned by the Buffalo Sabres to the Portland Pirates in time for their American Hockey League game tonight at 7 against the Rochester Americans in HSBC Arena, General Manager Darcy Regier announced today in a statement. (Updated: 11/13/09 9:59 PM )
Sabres flaunt their net worth
There was a definite correlation between the referees' arms and the Edmonton Oilers' energy
level. Every time the striped appendage went up, so the did the Oilers' vigor. For a team that
should have been gassed, a power boost was the best thing that could happen. (Updated: 11/12/09 8:49 AM )
Lorentz, Crozier to join Sabres' Hall
One of the most recognizable voices in Buffalo Sabres history is joining the team's Hall of
Fame. So is the "Coach." (Updated: 11/12/09 8:49 AM )
Hammerin' Hecht battles to score
For the first time in his career, Jochen Hecht has established a fighting streak. With that out of the way, he can focus on getting rid of his all-shot, no-goal skid. (Updated: 11/11/09 7:20 PM )
Lalime practices but won't dress tonight
Goaltender Patrick Lalime, who has missed three games with a groin injury, skated with his Sabres teammates this morning for the first time since early last week. (Updated: 11/11/09 11:30 AM )
Mair remains with team after clearing waivers
Adam Mair believes he can help the Buffalo Sabres. He still has the chance. (Updated: 11/11/09 7:20 PM )
Sabres' Mair remains on waivers until noon today
Adam Mair's only plan overnight was to make sure his phone was on and within reach. Other than that, there wasn't much he could do regarding his hockey future. (Updated: 11/10/09 8:24 PM )
Mair clears waivers, stays in Buffalo
Forward Adam Mair cleared waivers and will stay with the Sabres, who have decided not to demote him to Portland for now. (Updated: 11/11/09 7:20 PM )
Sabres notebook: No hard feelings from Paille
BOSTON — Daniel Paille had no hard feelings for the Buffalo Sabres and wished them no ill will after they traded him three weeks into the season. The winger would be more likely to send General Manager Darcy Regier a neatly written "Thank You" card for giving him another opportunity. (Updated: 11/10/09 8:24 PM )
Sabres fall flat, Flyers take advantage
It's something that hasn't been said often this season, but there was no debate this time.
From the crease on out, the Buffalo Sabres were the inferior team. (Updated: 11/07/09 12:19 AM )
Emery meshing well with Flyers
Ray Emery's past is never far away. That was evident Friday morning, when the goaltender was playfully debating the merits of Montreal with Philadelphia Flyers teammate Ian Laperriere. (Updated: 11/08/09 12:00 AM )
Sabres continue their balancing act
The 12 forwards who will play for the Buffalo Sabres tonight have 73 points. The 12 forwards
expected to dress for the Philadelphia Flyers have 72. Sounds like two similar groups, right? (Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM )
Sekera practices, will face Flyers
Sabres defenseman Andrej Sekera, who missed practice Thursday with an illness, practiced today and will be in the lineup tonight against the Flyers (Updated: 11/06/09 7:42 PM )
Sabres notebook: Centers hope to stay quick on the draw
The Buffalo Sabres absolutely dominated one of the NHL's best faceoff teams. It should be
interesting to see what they do against one of the worst. (Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM )
Review Gleason's Inside the NHL live chat
Bucky Gleason, The News' NHL columnist, conducted his weekly Inside the NHL live chat at 11 a.m. today. Review it on the Sabres Edge blog. (Updated: 11/05/09 2:33 PM )
Sabres notebook: Enroth to possibly get a start
Jhonas Enroth may be days away from his NHL debut. (Updated: 11/08/09 12:01 AM )
Sabres recall Enroth to replace injured Lalime
Sabres goaltender Patrick Lalime has suffered a groin injury, forcing the team to recall second-year netminder Jhonas Enroth from Portland. (Updated: 11/04/09 10:22 PM )
Pominville's population rises
Jason Pominville smiled every time. While sitting in the hospital, overjoyed with the birth of his first child, Pominville would hear the same line whenever a nurse came to visit. (Updated: 11/04/09 10:23 PM )
Roy's line letting chances go by the boards
Every game, often more than once, the glorious scoring opportunity arises. Derek Roy and
Thomas Vanek create a two-on-one, or Drew Stafford joins them for an even better odd-man rush. (Updated: 11/04/09 10:23 PM )