Archives for January 28, 2007

'Paille's effort came after a chat with Ruff. Paille had been called up Jan. 13 from Rochester and suited up for the Sabres that night, but Ruff wasn't impressed with Paille's effort and let him know it. "I know I didn't have a good game," said Paille, Buffalo's first round pick (20th overall) in the 2002 NHL entry draft. "We had a … [Read more...] about Paille making his case

'Attention Sabres fans and all the hockey experts predicting the Sabres to win the Stanley Cup this spring. It just isn’t going to happen.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are Scary Bad

'"We're finding ways to lose instead of finding ways to win right now," Sabres right wing Jason Pominville said.' … [Read more...] about Third period dooms Sabres again

'Like it or not, toughness is an issue. I'm not talking about fighters. Andrew Peters, Adam Mair and Paul Gaustad can scrap with anyone. The Sabres lack physical forwards who can wear down opposing defensemen, and they lack physical defensemen who can overpower physical forwards. It's usually a factor in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Regier willing to tinker with roster at deadline

'"I'm coming from a long way out," Briere said. "Maybe what happened earlier in my career makes me appreciate a lot what's going on right now, because I know I'm very lucky to still be playing hockey in the NHL."' … [Read more...] about Briere eclipses NHL's brightest

Isles turn back clock and Sabres (New York Daily News) Old-time win (New York Post) Asham's goals key big comeback win (Newsday) Injury forces Witt out (Newsday) Isles storm back in third period to take down Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'"It just happened to be (against) Buffalo, but it's special any time you can come back in the third period of a game like that," current Islanders coach and former Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "Getting three of four points this weekend against teams like that is a good sign for us."' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 5, Buffalo 3

'New York was trailing 3-2 in the third period when Asham tied the game with his second goal of the contest on a slap shot from the high slot that beat Miller 6:53 into the final frame.' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 5, Buffalo 3

'Aaron Asham notched his second goal of the game seven minutes into the third to even up the score at 3-3. Then with just three minutes left in the third, New York took back the lead on a goal by Randy Robitaille that deflected passed Ryan Miller. The Islanders finished off Buffalo with one minute left on a goal by Andy Hilbert to cap off the 5-3 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Lose Lead Again; Isles Win 5-3

'Off a Toni-Lydman turnover, the Islanders took the 4-3 lead with just over three minutes remaining in regulation. Randy Robitaille trapped Lydman's clearing attempt along the boards and fired a quick wristshot on net that Miller never saw to register his eighth goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Victory Slipped Away in Third

'Of greater concern and cause for alarm is how Buffalo (24-1-2 when entering the final stanza with the scoreboard advantage, prior to the All-Star break) squandered leads, entering the third period, and allowed their opponents to outwork, outhustle and, ultimately, outscore them, 5-0, in the past two contests.' … [Read more...] about Game # 51: NY Islanders 5, Sabres

'"Every loss matters," Sabres' coach Lindy Ruff said. "I think we have some players who are a little out of synch now. With the break, and having some guys at the All-Star game, we need to get a few heads back on shoulders."' … [Read more...] about Islanders hand Sabres third-straight defeat

Ryan emerges as newest hero in Amerks win (Rochester D&C) Rochester edges B-Sens in overtime (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Rochester 4, Binghamton 3, OT (AP) Amerks Beat Binghamton (RNews.com) Ryan keeps Amerks hot (Amerks.com) Amerks bounce B-Sens in OT (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage