'"It's pathetic. It's very upsetting. They're a team that's hungry, and we look like a team that's just going through the paces right now."' … [Read more...] about Sabres don’t have a banner night in Montreal
Archives for April 4, 2010
Young players pushing Sabres into second season
'The rookies have revitalized and re-energized a team that missed the playoffs because of a hit-or-miss attitude the previous two seasons. It might have happened again this season except for the infusion of youth. January slogged into February and visions of the crashes of 2008 and 2009 invaded the heads of the Sabres' fans.' … [Read more...] about Young players pushing Sabres into second season
Ruff leaves door open for Ennis, Gerbe to stay in lineup
'"You get into the playoffs, it's not about developing, it's not about trying to get somebody going. It really is going to be about who we feel is going the best and is going to give us the best chance to win a hockey game and win a hockey series."' … [Read more...] about Ruff leaves door open for Ennis, Gerbe to stay in lineup
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
Habs' Halak unbeatable for 2nd night in a row (Montreal Gazette) Habs’ O’Byrne has learned not to dwell on mistakes (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Halak-nophobia (Canadiens.com) The Numbers game - April 3, 2010 (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) The following are rough English … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage
Jaroslav Halak posts second straight shutout as Canadiens down Sabres 3-0
'Forward Paul Gaustad(notes) said the Sabres can't let themselves slide into a slump. "I thought we should have gone harder to the net," he said. "They played harder than us. We're trying to get better going into the playoffs. We took two steps back and now we have to get back on track."' … [Read more...] about Jaroslav Halak posts second straight shutout as Canadiens down Sabres 3-0
Montreal 3, Buffalo 0
'"There were patches of good energy but you have to gave Montreal some credit. They came hard and they outskated us. It's tough," Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 0
Habs Stop Sabres 3-0
'Talented rookie defensemen Tyler Myers had perhaps his roughest outing of the season. Myers and his defensive partner Henrik Tallinder were on the ice for two out of three goals against the Sabres. Young forward Nathan Gerbe also had a plus-minus rating of minus-two on the night.' … [Read more...] about Habs Stop Sabres 3-0
Sunday's Portland Coverage
Mancari keeps Pirates rolling (Portland Press Herald) Sound Tigers drop crucial game in playoff push (Connecticut Post) Ford trucks through Bridgeport in Pirates win (Maine Hockey Journal) Ford Stands Tall in Pirates Win (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates 3, Sound Tigers 1 (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage