Stars’ Modano thinking seriously about retirement
Bill Hoppe | March 11th, 2010
Olean Times Herald reports: '“I’m constantly thinking about (retirement),” Modano said Wednesday afternoon inside HSBC Arena, just a few hundred feet from where he won his only Stanley Cup in 1999. “It’s right there looking at me.”'

Myers’ four-point effort leads Sabres past Stars
Bill Hoppe | March 11th, 2010
Olean Times Herald reports: '“The key thing we need to take out of this game is we stayed on our toes for 60 minutes,” said Myers, who added three assists for a career-high four points. “I think that’s why we got the two points at the end of the day, and we need to take that into the next game.”'

Injuries won’t deter Kaleta from keeping up aggresive style
Bill Hoppe | March 10th, 2010
Olean Times Herald reports: '“I put myself in a position to get hurt, whether it’s blocking shots or putting myself in a vulnerable position,” Kaleta said recently. “Sometimes that’s what you need to do. Sometimes it’s not the smartest thing you can do, but I’m a fearless player, so I don’t back off, or I don’t think twice about putting my face in front of a puck.'

Sabres hone home edge before heading out on road [3:46 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"Our road play has been disappointing but I think we got it back in the right direction with our win in New York," coach Lindy Ruff said after Thursday's optional practice in the arena.'

Regier sees progress on hitting rules [3:45 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"It was an extraordinary collaborative effort on the part of the people that were in that room to recognize there was a serious issue," Regier said Thursday. "It's not just about the injury today. It's about the brain damage in the future but you still have to be cognizant hitting is a big part of our game."'

Friday's Minnesota Coverage [3:44 AM]
SabreSpace.com reports:
Wild-Buffalo game preview (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Minnesota (31-29-6) at Buffalo (36-20-9) (AP)
Sabres ready for stretch run as Wild pay visit (NHL.com)

Friday's Portland Coverage [3:44 AM]
SabreSpace.com reports:
Pirates holding tight to Sabres (Portland Press Herald)
If team leaves Portland, businesses will take a hit (Portland Press Herald)
Schutz is odd-man out on Pirates' clear day list (Portland Press Herald)
Sabres extend with Portland; Albany remains in mix (Troy Record)
Buffalo extends AHL agreement with Portland (The Sports Network)
Pirates and Sabres agree on long-term affiliation agreement (Maine Hockey Journal)
Sabres Extend Affiliation Agreement with Pirates (PortlandPirates.com)
Pirates Announce 2010 Clear Day Roster (PortlandPirates.com)

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Sabres grind out 5-3 win over Stars [7:25 PM]
Olean Times Herald reports: '“You try to get the puck to the net,” Myers explained. “Anything can happen.”'

Diminished role tough for Modano [7:24 PM]
Olean Times Herald reports: '“I’m constantly thinking about (retirement),” Modano said Wednesday afternoon inside HSBC Arena, just a few hundred feet from where he won his only Stanley Cup in 1999. “It’s right there looking at me.”'

Myers’ career night helps Sabres find net against Stars [12:59 PM]
Metro Community Newspapers reports: '“We’re not used to getting five goals in a game,” Myers said. “It felt good, especially to go in after the first tied 3-3. We came out in the second and third and made sure we played a full 60 and were able to get the win.”'

Sabres come alive with five, beat Stars [3:28 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"It's always fun when you have a four-point night," Myers said. "The main thing is consistency. You don't want to stop after one game. You want to make sure you keep it going. We've strung together three pretty good games here, and we don't want to stop there. We want to make it four."'

Tuneup day puts Vanek back in synch [3:28 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Vanek, whose play has been indifferent at times and unlucky at others, looked up at the ceiling in dismay after the play. "Goals are tough to come by," he said. "You finally get one and it gets called back. It's frustrating."'

Fans rise to the challenge issued by Kaleta [3:27 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"Getting the fans into it is going to be a main part of our game," Kaleta said. "When you're on the ice and you hear them, it gives you that much more energy. When you have them behind you, it gives you a good atmosphere and the other team kind of tightens up. If we can get these guys rocking in here, it's going to be a tough place to play."'

Thursday's Dallas Coverage [3:26 AM]
SabreSpace.com reports:
Turco under siege in Stars' 5-3 loss to Sabres (Dallas Morning News)
Wednesday's Dallas Stars game highlights (Dallas Morning News)
Photo gallery (DallasStars.com)
Photo gallery (Sabres.com)
Photo gallery (AP)

Myers’ 4-point game leads Sabres over Stars [3:25 AM]
AP reports: 'Myers, an NHL rookie of the year candidate, had a hand in Vanek’s go-ahead goal that broke a 3-3 tie midway through the second period. Myer’s shot from the point was tipped and deflected high off the glance before landing behind the Stars net. That’s where Mancari collected it and smartly fed a wide-open Vanek, who roofed a shot over Marty Turco from atop the crease.'

Buffalo 5, Dallas 3 [3:24 AM]
The Sports Network reports: 'The Sabres have won five straight against the Stars, with Dallas' last win in the series coming on March 31, 2003. In addition, the Stars haven't won in Buffalo since October 7, 1997.'

Myers Racks Up Four-Point Night; Sabres Down Stars 5-3 [3:23 AM]
WGR-AM reports: 'Rookie defenseman Tylers Myers continued his Calder campaign by picking up a career-high four points -- one goal and three assists -- to help the Buffalo Sabres win their third straight game 5-3 over the Dallas Stars at the HSBC Arena on Wednesday. Another rookie, Mark Mancari, chipped in with a multi-point game including his first goal of the season.'

Thursday's Portland Coverage [3:22 AM]
SabreSpace.com reports:
Pirates trying to stay on task (Portland Press Herald)
Pirates Release Caruana (PortlandPirates.com)
AHL announces suspensions (TheAHL.com)

Court upholds $26m award against Sabres owner [7:49 PM]
AP reports: 'The court in Los Angeles on Tuesday affirmed previous jury verdicts against Tom Golisano, Rapid Payroll Inc. and others.'

Memory of Barnes still fresh in Buffalo minds [1:40 PM]
DallasStars.com reports: '"I was here for four years and loved every minute of it," Dallas' assistant coach said on Tuesday after his current team practiced in preparation for an encounter with his former team on Wednesday night. "It was a blast, and I really enjoyed my time. It was a great experience, and to come back years after and spend some time in the city for a couple of days it's always a lot of fun. I love going down to HSBC Arena. There are still a lot of familiar faces involved in the Sabres organization, and it's always fun to see them and say hello to them."'

Power-play woes are a killer for Sabres [3:57 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'The Sabres will enter HSBC Arena just 1 for 31 with the man advantage in the past 10 games. That measly 3.2 percent success rate has dropped their unit to 23rd in the league at 16.9 percent. Before the famine struck, the Sabres ranked 13th at 18.9 percent.'

League GMs may act on hits to the head [3:57 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"I think there will be a specific set of rules or a rule that is going to identify and eliminate that particular situation," Regier told the NHL Network. "I think the most important thing is to remove those instances from the game."'

Man Wearing Mask Might Save an Unloved Sport [3:56 AM]
Bloomberg reports: 'To know Miller is to like Miller, which, in the long run, should result in more fans for not only the Sabres but the NHL. Ask any sportswriter which of the four major U.S. sports has the most approachable athletes. Most will tell you hockey.'

Wednesday's Dallas Coverage [3:53 AM]
SabreSpace.com reports:
Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres preview (Dallas Morning News)
Dallas (29-24-12) at Buffalo (35-20-9) (AP)
Dallas Stars (29-24-12) at Buffalo Sabres (35-20-9) (The Sports Network)
Hot goalies clash as Stars visit Sabres (NHL.com)
StarPoints For 3/10 vs Buffalo (DallasStars.com)

Wednesday's Portland Coverage [3:53 AM]
SabreSpace.com reports:
Pirates Weekly, March 8-14 (PortlandPirates.com)

U.S.A. Hockey Goalie Ryan Miller: After the Olympics [9:53 PM]
Vanity Fair reports: 'When it comes to playing goalie, Miller’s philosophy is that it’s his job to give his team the best possible chance to win. He’d come unglued if he started worrying about whether he was responsible for a win or loss. “Winning is definitely a team effort,” he said when I spoke to him before the Olympics. “A goalie can steal a game—a lot of people talk about that. Some nights the other team’s goalie might be playing well, but as long as I give my team a chance, I can feel good about my performance.”'

Can a Goalie Be a Superstar? [1:14 PM]
Wall Street Journal reports: 'While he made 139 saves during the Vancouver Olympics, he'll most likely be remembered for the one he didn't make—Mr. Crosby's overtime shot that delivered the gold medal to Canada.'

Tuesday's Portland Coverage [7:38 AM]
SabreSpace.com reports:
Dineen awaits league's decision (Portland Press Herald)

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