Archives for November 2007

'“It was nice to see,” said Ruff. “Sometimes you get a hunch and I thought giving Clarke and ‘Staff’ a shot there in overtime was great. He’s been going real well in Rochester and it was nice to see him get rewarded for how hard he’s worked down there."' … [Read more...] about MacArthur makes most of chance

'Maybe Jochen Hecht is the man. Or Henrik Tallinder. Or Toni Lydman. Whoever they are, those players need to emerge soon. But on this night, MacArthur was in charge of the Sabres' fate. "These are games we need to win," he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need leaders to emerge

'After scoring 24 goals in their first five games, the Sabres, who led the NHL in goals in 2006-07 with 308, have only 19 goals in the last nine games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snap slump with OT win

'Although he didn’t register a point, Gaustad finished with a team-high seven hits. It’s the only stat that quantifies the value Gaustad, a one-time mucker who’s quickly becoming the team’s emotional leader, brings to a group in need of a true captain.' … [Read more...] about Efforts like Gaustad's will get Sabres winning again

'“It’s night and day. Usually when I scored last year, it was such a dominant team that it would be the eighth goal of the game. To get one in overtime like that is a dream come true.”' … [Read more...] about MacArthur's goal like 'dream come true'

Lucic back in the lineup (Boston Globe) Lucic back after educational hiatus (Boston Herald) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

'Cruising in the high slot, MacArthur one-timed Drew Stafford's pass from the left boards past goalie Tim Thomas for the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Boston 1, OT

'The Sabres have now gotten points in 17 of their last 18 games against Boston, going 14-1-3.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Boston 1 (OT)

'The game remained 1-0 until Buffalo tied it on the power play as Ales Kotalik ripped home the one timer with just over four minutes left in the second.' … [Read more...] about MacArthur Nets Game Winner In Overtime

'"I was nervous all day today," MacArthur said. "Even throughout the game, it's always like that your first couple of games. You're just nervous every time you get out there. So to get one of those, it's just a relief."' … [Read more...] about The General Strikes

Larman to kickoff 'Plates and Pucks' at the Original Charbroil House (Amerks.com) Buffalo calls for MacArthur, Stewart heads to Florida (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'Connolly played through the injury before it became too painful. He was worse Tuesday, Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Injuries mount for the Sabres

'The Sabres third-round pick in the 2003 draft, MacArthur is currently leading the American Hockey League with 18 points (eight goals, 10 assists) in 14 games for Rochester. He had seven points in 19 games in his Sabres debut last season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up MacArthur to bolster banged-up lineup

'“Ryan really utilizes video technology, analyzing every shot and his movement in and around the net,” Corsi said. “He does this before and after every game and even during an intermission.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres believe in Miller and resurgence

'MacArthur, Buffalo’s third round pick in the 2003 NHL Entry Draft (74th overall), leads the American Hockey League with 18 points (8+10) in 15 games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Clarke MacArthur