Archives for January 2008

'Goaltending and defensive play killed the Sabres on Monday. Jocelyn Thibault allowed three soft goals through the pads, including one just 54 seconds into the game. He faced 33 shots and stopped 27.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 rut gets deeper in desert

'“I don’t mind those, and I’m sure he doesn’t, either,” Gaustad said. “That’s part of the game. That’s something I enjoy is the battles. I talked to the ref afterward and he said it was good. I got a high-stick, but I think I got him with an elbow, too, so it’s something that I don’t mind. Those are things that make … [Read more...] about Gaustad, Ballard get to know each other

'“I think it’s probably the Sabres that asked for it,” Briere said of the investigation. “I think they did that just to save face a little bit, with everything that went down. We didn’t have anything to prepare for, because all we had to do was tell the story of exactly what happened. I guess if they could find something they could have blamed it … [Read more...] about Briere puzzled by tampering inquiry

Youthful Coyotes coming together (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Phoenix Coverage

'"It was a tough night for Joc," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "They got off to a tough start with the first one. He battled back the rest of the period, and I thought he was going to be OK, but it was a night we couldn't overcome those goals and we didn't give him enough support."' … [Read more...] about Phoenix 6, Buffalo 2

'Paul Gaustad and Drew Stafford tallied for the Sabres, who have lost a franchise record eight straight games on the road. Jocelyn Thibault, making only his sixth start of the season, yielded six goals on 33 shots for Buffalo, which hasn't posted a victory on the road since December 22 in Philadelphia.' … [Read more...] about Phoenix 6, Buffalo 2

'The second period was ugly for Buffalo as the Coyotes reclaimed the lead just two minutes in on the power play on a goal by Niko Kapanen. Before the midway point of the second Phoenix had a 4-1 lead on goals by Shane Doan and Derek Morris.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Struggles Continue In Phoenix

Petersen in leading role as Stars win (Des Moines Register) Stars double up Amerks, lose fifth straight (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Regier somehow survived the collapse of the Rigas empire, an ownership change and the longest playoff drought in franchise history without learning much about keeping a successful team together. Or, if he has, he hasn't been able to impart such wisdom to Quinn.' … [Read more...] about Was 10-goal binge a turning point or a mirage lost in Sabres’ season?

'“Yeah, I just keep hitting the net right now,” Paille said. “I think I’m just shooting a little more. . . . The opportunities are there. I just have to finish it.”' … [Read more...] about Paille no longer just scratching surface

Buffalo (20-20-6) at Phoenix (24-21-2) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (20-20-6) at Phoenix Coyotes (24-21-2) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Phoenix Coverage

Stevenson scores 4 goals as Flames end losing streak (Moline Dispatch) Amerks Drop Fourth Straight (RNews.com) Stevenson scores four as Flames beat Amerks (QCFlames.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'“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