Archives for February 2007

'"Obviously, we're not that confident when we get in the third period right no w," said cocaptain Daniel Briere. "We're sitting on our heels right now because we're too worried to make a mistake."' … [Read more...] about Sub-par month has Sabres Looking To Regroup, Refocus

'With 74 points, the Eastern Conference and Northeast Division-leading Sabres have very little to be ashamed of this season. However, the club has just two wins in their last six games and both of those victories came against the Boston Bruins, basement dwellers in the Northeast Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suddenly finding wins hard to come by

'"Nothing against the referees, I've got everything to do against that call," a shaken Miller said. "I felt like I had possession and he played me, not the puck. I got kind of spun off it a bit. It's a judgment call by [the ref]. He said he saw our guy and their guy battling, which I don't know how that has anything to do with me. So, yeah, I … [Read more...] about New Jersey turns the tables

'"My wife is obviously very precautionary and very nervous," he said. "She keeps pointing out that I do have two kids to look after and want to be able to hold. That's her main focus. Her first concern is myself, without saying the obvious." Translation: Retire.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Barnaby may have played his final game

Devils whistle a happy tune (New York Daily News) For Devils, good things come in threes (New York Post) Inspired Devils respond with three-goal third (Newark Star Ledger) Reveling in past, Devils rally vs. present's best (Bergen Record) Devils notebook (Bergen Record) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage (Updated 8:30 a.m.)

'It all fell apart in the third period on a play that Miller felt should have been blown dead.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2

'"Defensively you can't ask for a better game than that," said Brodeur. "We didn't have any crucial turnovers and that is key against a team that is known for its offensive prowess."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2

'The New Jersey Devils scored three times in less than five minutes at the start of the third period to beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 Saturday night from the Meadowlands.' … [Read more...] about Devils Down Sabres 3-2

'"We got the one goal lead and were in the position that we wanted to be in," said defenseman Nathan Paetsch, who logged a career-high 20:55 TOI. "I think we might have just tried to sit on that lead a little too much and they came out firing in the third on us."' … [Read more...] about Devil Of A Time In The Third

'With two days to sift through the wreckage of their third loss in five games - all after owning the lead heading into the final period - coach Lindy Ruff is left to search for answers on what keeps causing his squad's mental collapses in the later stages of games and how to correct the trend in short order.' … [Read more...] about Game # 54: Devils 3, Sabres 2

'It all went sour with a harmless looking shot from the point two minutes into the period. Ryan Miller, starting for the first time in three games, appeared to cover the puck for a whistle. But before the referee blew the play dead, Devils forward John Madden ripped the puck right out from under Miller’s glove and shoved it over the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Devils gain ground as Sabres blow third period lead

Amerks play poorly as they're routed by Crunch (Rochester D&C) Amerks' Lojek called up to Panthers (Rochester D&C) New look suits Crunch (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse 6, Rochester 0 (AP) Amerks Blanked in Syracuse (RNews.com) Crunch, LaCosta shut out Amerks, 6-0 (Amerks.com) Panthers call up Lojek (Amerks.com) Game notes (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Drury turned 30 in August, and his talent level seems to be rising along with his age. "It was always a goal," he said. "I think as you get older, it seems like you almost try to train harder away from the rink. You take care of yourself more away from the rink. You just mature as a player."' … [Read more...] about Verdict is in on Drury

'Jaroslav Spacek, Teppo Numminen and Henrik Tallinder skipped the practice in Floyd Hall Arena at Montclair State University, leaving only Toni Lydman, Nathan Paetsch, Dmitri Kalinin and Brian Campbell to do the drills. Numminen and Tallinder were resting minor aches and pains, while Spacek was out because of a strained knee suffered Thursday against Boston.' … [Read more...] about Three defensemen miss off-day workout

'The Sabres have five players with at least 20 goals, while eight teams have none.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils