WNY and Buffalo NY Hockey Coverage
October Edition
PITTSBURGH – The Buffalo Sabres’ 2012-13 schedule reflects a big philosophy change. The Friday night home games, a staple for years, have dwindled to just four. As a result, the constant strain of playing back-to-back games has lessened.
The team only plays on consecutive days a franchise-low 11 times next season. They led the NHL in back-to-back sets the last two, playing 22 and 21.
“(Owner) Terry Pegula tasked us with getting the best possible ... Read the full article
BUFFALO – With winger Patrick Kaleta back from his three-absence – he’s wearing a cast on his right hand and reportedly has a broken thumb – the Sabres have returned Travis Turnbull to Rochester.
The rookie center scored his first NHL goal and fought once subbing for the agitator.
Kaleta, meanwhile, played only his 58th game this season Tuesday in Washington.
“It’s exciting,” Kaleta told reporters in Washington. “I honestly don’t really like sitting ... Read the full article