Archives for January 13, 2008

'“We felt like we were playing a really good game and had it in our hands,” Sabres forward Ales Kotalik said. “We misplayed it in the last two minutes, and that just cost us the other point.”' … [Read more...] about Slide shoots to nine

'Folks, let’s face reality. The Sabres winless streak reached nine games Saturday after another uninspiring performance in a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils. They’ll be fortunate just to make the playoffs, the way the New York Islanders were last year. Buffalo has telltale signs of an organization in transition, not one cranking up for a magical march.' … [Read more...] about Time for Sabres to plot their course

'“It’s just unfortunate,” Paille said. “Obviously we wanted to get a quick start and we did that. They kept battling back.”' … [Read more...] about Paille&#8217s big evening spoiled by team&#8217s loss

'Lost in the aftermath of the Sabres ninth-straight loss, a 3-2 shootout loss to New Jersey at HSBC Arena on Saturday, was another supreme effort from the checking line of Daniel Paille, Drew Stafford and Paul Gaustad.' … [Read more...] about Checking line continues to impress

Madden scare dampens victory (Newark Star Ledger) Devils steal shootout victory (Bergen Record) Devils 3, Sabres 2 (F/SO) (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'"For some reason we stayed in there and they didn't score that big goal they needed to take a big advantage on us," said Brodeur, who allowed two goals on the first five shots he faced. "They let us hang around and we made them pay."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2, SO

'"A lot of it is confidence in the shootout," said Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell. "If you get off to a hot start you feel pretty good about it. It's a tough way to lose the game. Last year it was almost a guaranteed two points and this year it's been the other way."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'The Devils' equalizer came with just over one minute remaining when David Clarkson scored his fifth of the season.' … [Read more...] about Same Old Story For Sabres: Shootout Loss

'"I thought we totally dominated the first 40 minutes," said head coach Lindy Ruff whose team poured 17 shots on Brodeur through the opening two frames. "We let them off the hook in the second period with goalposts, missed nets and crossbars. It was probably more chances than you'll see in four games against that team."' … [Read more...] about Same old shootout song and dance

'The Buffalo Sabres just can't buy a win.' … [Read more...] about Make it nine straight

Mark Mancari has two goals, assist as Rochester routs Hamilton 7-3 (CP) Amerks handle Hamilton (Amerks.com) 'dogs upset by Amerks (HamiltonBulldogs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage