Archives for January 20, 2008

'“It’s more frustrating when you play bad and you lose. I think half the game we played real poorly, and the second half we played good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get boxed out

'“We just felt we were looking for guys with a little more energy,” was coach Lindy Ruff’s cryptic explanation of the switch.' … [Read more...] about Vanek benched in third period of loss

'Sources said the Buffalo Sabres asked the NHL to look into whether Briere started negotiations with the Philadelphia Flyers before July 1, when he became an unrestricted free agent. He signed an eight-year deal worth $52 million that afternoon.' … [Read more...] about Briere&#8217s move to Philadelphia prompts intrigue

'The Sabres are starting to lose the tail lights of the playoff teams in front of them and they sense it. With the Bruins winning on Saturday, Buffalo is five points out, but more importantly, a growing number of teams are wedging themselves between the Sabres and the conference’s eighth spot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need a lesson in Hockey 101

'Vanek, who’s starting to draw the ire of Sabres fans for his lackluster play after signing the team’s biggest contract in history, saw the ice for just three shifts in the third period with the Sabres in a need of a goal, and none in the final 8:37 of play.' … [Read more...] about Vanek used sparingly in third period of loss

Attractive target (Toronto Sun) McCabe back skating (Toronto Sun) Leafs' continued fortune a theory in revolution? (Toronto Star) Leafs make it three in a row (Toronto Globe and Mail) Photo gallery (MapleLeafs.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'"Back-to-back games aren't easy, but the position that we're in, we need to win these back-to-backs," Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell said.' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 2

'Daniel Paille and Jochen Hecht scored for the Sabres (20-20-6), who were down 3-0 before scoring twice to make it interesting. After ending a 10-game winless streak Friday night with a 10-1 rout of Atlanta, the Sabres had less jump on this night and fell to 1-6-5 in their last 12 games. "Back-to-back games aren't easy, but the position that we're in, we need to win these … [Read more...] about Leafs make it three wins in a row with 4-2 decision over Sabres

'"We're just frustrated of losing," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff after a 4-2 defeat in Toronto against the Maple Leafs on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo looking to improve after kicking off road trip with loss

'"We just couldn't get ourselves right from the start," said Sabres forward Derek Roy. "We were on the penalty kill early in the first two periods, and we just didn't get enough shots on (Toskala), and we had to get shots on him to win."' … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 2

'The winning ways ended quickly for Buffalo as Toronto handled the Sabres 4-2 Saturday night. Nik Antropov scored a goal and assisted on another, while Vesa Toskala stopped 26 shots in the victory.' … [Read more...] about Leafs Take Care Of Sabres 4-2

'But more important was the Sabres return to their struggles of their 10-game skid. Their bad decision making came creeping back into their game Saturday. Bad passing, ineffective special teams and horrible bounces crushed the team’s bid for a yet another comeback.' … [Read more...] about Here we go again