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.'

Penguins Report [6:48 AM]
Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports: 'Ruff didn't have the impression that the Penguins were going to worry much about Hedberg or any other facet of their game come Saturday: "I think Pittsburgh has some confidence coming back to Buffalo. They won two games in our building, and they've got a lot of confidence in their goaltender."'

Sabres even series [6:47 AM]
Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports: '"We're not generating enough offense," said Mario Lemieux, who was held without a shot for the second time in this year's playoffs. "I think they figured out the left-wing lock, so we're going to have to throw that one away and come up with a new one."'

Sabres' Hasek seizes momentum [6:46 AM]
Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports: '"There are so many times this year where he's saved our bacon," Sabres defenseman Jason Woolley said of Hasek. "(Wednesday night) was no different. It certain situations, he was ... he was 'The Dominator.'"'

Playoff scenario eerily familiar [6:45 AM]
Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports: 'History has repeated itself in part, with the Sabres losing twice at home, but rallying to win a pair on Penguins' ice. And, yes, even the Penguins are thinking about last year.'

Jagr dons mask of tragedy [6:44 AM]
Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports: 'What they need is for Jagr - and not some dumb blonde - to step up immediately. The odds of that happening are long.'

Kasparaitis: Sabres take dives [6:43 AM]
Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports: '"Anytime you want to hit somebody hard, it seems like they fall so easy into the boards, you know?" Kasparaitis said. "You have to be careful all the time, because the Buffalo players pretend to take dives. You have to be smart, because sometimes they can call you for boarding."'

Barnes is bad news for former teammates [6:42 AM]
Beaver County Times reports: 'Stu Barnes was traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins four years ago, but he continued to make Pens general manager Craig Patrick think twice about that move by scoring twice with the game-winner for the Buffalo Sabres in a 5-2 victory in Game 4 Wednesday night at Mellon Arena.'

What a difference a week makes [6:41 AM]
Beaver County Times reports: 'But isn't it funny to hear Mario Lemieux telling Jagr, through the media and not face-to-face, to pick up his game and be a leader? Lemieux was right on in his analysis, but Jagr is not totally to blame for his childish antics. After all, it was Lemieux who personified the country club setting the Penguins enjoyed in the early '90s.'

Buffalo finally solves Hedberg, evens series [6:40 AM]
Beaver County Times reports: '"As the game wore on, we started to take the play to them," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "It was really a pretty even game throughout two. I thought we got off to a real good start in the first period ... and really didn't give up a lot. And we took advantage of some breaks in the third."'

Sabres top Penguins 5-2 to square series [6:39 AM]
USA Today reports: 'NHL scoring leader Jaromir Jagr returned Wednesday from a sore shoulder, but Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek was up to any challenge that Jagr and the Pittsburgh Penguins had to offer.'

Hasek's big save on penalty shot gives Sabres lift [6:38 AM]
USA Today reports: '''It was a huge time in the game for us,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. ''If they score, you probably see a sag. If he makes the save, it just lifted the whole bench. I thought we really came out after that.'''

Sabres 5, Penguins 2 [6:38 AM]
SLAM! Sports reports: 'The Penguins, shut down in their own building despite the return of Jagr from a shoulder injury, were whacked 5-2 at the Mellon Arena to blow a 2-0 lead in the series. They now head back to Buffalo for Game 5 Saturday afternoon (1 p.m.) with the Sabres having taken back the momentum with a methodical, relentless work ethic.'

Sabres 5, Penguins 2 [6:37 AM]
AP reports: 'Mario Lemieux had no shots, Jaromir Jagr had no impact. Everything went right for the Buffalo Sabres in Pittsburgh, and now it's the Penguins who are trying to figure out what's gone wrong.'

Buffalo 5, Pittsburgh 2 [6:36 AM]
Sportsticker reports: '"I guess the home-ice advantage doesn't mean anything," said Sabres right wing Donald Audette. "Next game is going to be huge."'

Sabres 5, Penguins 2 [6:35 AM]
Sabres Online reports: 'Once again Ruff and Company kept their team poised. Sabres playing their best hockey when put to the wall. Coaching staff deserves a lot of the credit.'

Penguins putrid; Buffalo evens series with 5-2 win [6:34 AM]
Igloo Report reports: 'Johan Hedberg was outplayed by The Dominator, Alex Kovalev gave away a goal in another embarrassing performance, and the defense was once again a sieve.'

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Know goal [1:33 PM]
Buffalo News reports: 'What is the best seat in the house? "Most people say the club level because of the food service," Gilbert said. "On the other hand, a lot of people like the first row of the 300-level, especially on the turns, because it gives a different perspective to the rink. Other people like to be as close as they can be to the ice."'

Sabres finally breaking 'The Curse of Krupp'? [1:28 PM]
The Sabres Edge reports: Talk about payback. Buffalo's win in Game 3 was only its fourth in the igloo-shaped arena perched on a hill in downtown Pittsburgh since Sabre defenseman Uwe Krupp's overtime goal there in March 1990 knocked the Penguins out of the playoff race. Buffalo's record in the Mellon Arena since is now 4-17-5.

Sabres-Penguins Game 4 "Scouting Report" [10:37 AM]
The Sabres Edge reports: After a solid showing in capturing Game 3, the Sabres have a firmer hold on the rope out of the abyss. In winning its first game of the series, Buffalo managed to dispel some of the anxieties that plagued it in the opening two games at home — namely, containing Mario Lemieux, eliminating turnovers in front of Dominik Hasek and beating Pens' 27-year-old rookie sensation Johan Hedberg.

Sabres-Pens Game 4 "Edge Matchups" [10:37 AM]
The Sabres Edge reports: Jaromir Jagr will be back, Mario Lemieux will be primed and Johan Hedberg will be fired up to rebound against the Sabres.

Healthier Jagr expected back tonight [9:04 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Jaromir Jagr hasn't even played a full game and already he's had a terrible week.'

Sabres have turned tables on Penguins [9:03 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'They're still down, two games to one. But the momentum has shifted. Having dominated for large stretches of the second and third games, the Sabres know they can generate scoring chances. They have knocked the antlers off the Johan Hedberg myth and turned the pressure on the host Penguins for tonight's fourth game.'

Second chance man [9:03 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Stevens feels comfortable in this world, but he isn't quite sure how he got here. He is sure that 2000 was the most trying year of his life, and 2001, so far, the most rewarding. Stevens vividly remembers the one night of stomach-turning fear and despair that he thought would cost all the things he loves; he also recalls every detail of the day, exactly 51 weeks later, when everything fell miraculously back into place.'

Hedberg offers a moving target [9:02 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"We've got confidence we can score," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I don't know if we've solved him. The thing about Hedberg is that he still made six or seven great saves in the game in odd-numbered situations and partial breakaways. He's been aggressive. He's taken away some great chances."'

Jagr finally comes clean; expects to play [9:01 AM]
Washington Observer Reporter reports: 'Fans and media alike have criticized Jagr for his prolonged absence, demanding he play through the pain. But Jagr, who finally was able to swing a stick Tuesday for the first time since the injury, offered several pleas for compassion, saying he's "not a superman" and he wants to do what's best for the team.'

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