Archives for October 11, 2007

'Miller was detailing this week’s passing of his young cousin, grief and shock audible in his voice. But when talk turned to the mask of the Buffalo Sabres goaltender — the mask that Schoals helped design and serves as a constant reminder that there’s more to life than hockey games — Miller’s mood brightened. He laughed while recounting how the caricature of a bulldog came about, a sign that Schoals’ inspirational effect will not soon fade.'

‘The Sabres are in this dubious position because of defensive failures. The opening loss featured virtually no defense. They performed better in Game Two but still had enough goal-producing breakdowns to lose again.’

Atlanta (0-3-0) at Buffalo (0-2-0) (AP)

Defending division champs seeking first win (Sportsticker)

Atlanta Thrashers (0-3-0) at Buffalo Sabres (0-2-0) (The Sports Network)

Game 3: Thrashers at Sabres (LetsGoSabres.com)

Cunneyworth on Hot Talk WHTK Thursday (Amerks.com)