Archives for February 5, 2008

'Ruff based the selection on Hecht's play in January (three goals, nines points, plus-2 in 13 games). "We really feel that his play in the month was something that was a real bright spot for us," he said after the Sabres went through a 70-minute practice at the Pepsi Center.' … [Read more...] about Hecht gets a second ‘C’ for the Sabres

'When the two teams face off Sunday, Feb. 17, the game will be televised on MSG Network, the Sabres' cable TV outlet after NBC passed on the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres-Penguins flexed off NBC

'“This is a good test,” Miller said after practice Monday in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “I feel careers are made more in situations like this where you have to come through adversity and battle rather than coasting through a season and having everything go your way. Kind of like the [New York] Giants.”' … [Read more...] about Miller returns after injury scare

'They can’t possibly make the same mistake again. Can they?' … [Read more...] about Next move is up to Regier

'“He’s just feeling it again so the decision we made was to get him off the ice,” said a disappointed Ruff. “It’s been a long time. He’s trying to get through it. We really felt [tonight] would be the day we’d get him back on. We thought everything would look like a go. He wants to help.”' … [Read more...] about Injury puts Max back on the shelf

Bruins looking for bounce-back victory vs. Sabres (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Bruins host Sabres in opener of home-and-home series (Sportsticker) The Bear Essentials: Buffalo in Boston, Tuesday (BostonBruins.com) Deuces wild (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage

… [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Ryan Miller, Drew Stafford and Jaroslav Spacek were all back on the ice, while Tim Connolly was at practice but limited. Jochen Hecht was named captain for the month of February, with the alternates going to Adam Mair and Brian Campbell.' … [Read more...] about Max Re-Injures Groin; Hecht Captain For February

'"It would be a miracle if he played," said head coach Lindy Ruff of Afinogenov's status for Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Afinogeonv’s return delayed once more