Archives for February 7, 2008

'The good news is plenty of home games in a short span, and an opportunity to pile up points in a hurry. The three-week road trip was make-or-break time; the four-week homestand is the new make-or-break time!' … [Read more...] about Road Kill

'"I've seen him in practice," Sabres forward Jason Pominville said. "He's actually really good in the shootouts. He's got that long reach where he can go further than most players. He's got good hands. He definitely showed it."' … [Read more...] about Tallinder comes up big for Sabres

'“Brodeur has been really successful against us in the shootout [winning three this season alone], so I think [Ruff] wanted to let him see a few new faces,” Tallinder said.' … [Read more...] about Hammerin&#8217 Henrik

'“If a guy is lining up like Pominville to set his foot to knock the puck down, that’s just a deflection,” Miller said. “The guy in front of the net hacking, whacking and kicking it toward the net is a safety issue. If the puck is toward the guy and he just raises his foot, [the goal is counted]. That’s how it’s been explained to me by a lot … [Read more...] about Pominville gets favorable review

'“Some players are good on breakaways and there are some players who are awfully skilled who aren’t very good on breakaways,” said Ruff. “We’ve tried to keep some stats in practice on breakaway drills and maybe notice some guys who wouldn’t normally get the nod because the odds have been failing us with some of the guys we’ve been … [Read more...] about Sabres stop Gionta, Devils

Sabres mix it up, finally beat Devils in shootout (Newark Star Ledger) Sabres beat Devils in shootout (Bergen Record) Sabres 3, Devils 2 (F/SO) (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Stafford beat New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur with a wrist shot in the first round of the shootout, and Tallinder followed with a nifty deke. Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller denied Brian Gionta's wrist shot in the second round to give the Sabres their second straight win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, New Jersey 2, OT

'Miller stopped 24 shots in regulation and overtime for Buffalo, which has won two in a row. Jason Pominville and Michael Ryan had a goal apiece for the Sabres, who beat the Devils for the first time in four meetings this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, New Jersey 2 (SO)

'The two teams headed to overtime and shootout for the fourth time in four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Take Shootout 3-2

'Head coach Lindy Ruff dialed up something different, sending out forward Drew Stafford and defenseman Henrik Tallinder in Buffalo's fourth shootout against the Devils this season. The gamble paid off when each scored to give the Sabres a 3-2 shootout victory over New Jersey.' … [Read more...] about A change for the better

'"It was huge for us to get that extra point," Stafford said. "We're desperate for them right now. We stuck with it, and it shows that we're hungry."' … [Read more...] about Fourth time’s the charm

Amerks event at Irondequoit library branch (Rochester D&C) Amerks fall to the Crunch (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage