Archives for January 16, 2007

'"I think it's officially a slump. We haven't been good enough," Ruff said. "When you get in this, it's not easy to get out of."' … [Read more...] about Sabres suddenly slumping; 2-4-1 in past 7 games

'Buffalo will recall forward Drew Stafford from Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Hecht Out For The Week

'Hecht wouldn't discuss his injury, but was spotted walking without a limp. He will have additional time to recover during the five-day NHL All-Star break that starts Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Hecht to miss at least week

'“Lindy Ruff, as a player he was a competitive individual that went out and worked hard, committed to his team night in, night out,” Carlyle said. “Obviously in his coaching aspect of it, he's done a tremendous job in Buffalo. Just look forward to at some point talking about it. We've got a mutual friend that has a strong relationship with him … [Read more...] about Coaching berths fitting result for Carlyle, Ruff

'Co-captain Daniel Briere understands the concern that the skid is bringing. He knows the Sabres' problems - careless defense, casual passes and lapses in work ethic - are not going to resolve themselves.' … [Read more...] about Boston goalie prolongs Sabres’ slump

'The decision of who gets to leave Rochester and join the big club falls almost solely to Randy Cunneyworth. He's in his seventh season as the Amerks' head coach, and the Sabres trust him to decide whether it's Paille, Drew Stafford, Clarke MacArthur or some other hot player who would best help Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Rochester shuttle assists the cause

Bruins do what they must (Boston Globe) Line change agrees with Donovan (Boston Globe) Goalies are showstoppers (Boston Globe) B’s turn to video for inspirational victory (Boston Herald) Boyes shifts down in line maneuvers (Boston Herald) There’s no doubt in Thomas (Boston Herald) Thomas saves day for Bruins (Providence Journal) Inspired by video, B’s … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage (Update 12:30 p.m.)

Mancari will be a 'legal' skater in tonight's lineup (Rochester D&C) Amerks’ trip delayed 2 ½ hours by ice (Rochester D&C) Amerks lose Stewart, Larman (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage