Archives for February 14, 2008

'“We’ve been playing better defense in the last few weeks, and that definitely helps me,” Miller said. “I’m not going to sit here and tell you it’s all about the goalie making saves. Once in a while it is, but it’s all about your defense and how you can read, and it’s all about the forwards helping come back.”' … [Read more...] about Miller energizes Sabres

'Then Ruff came out, after a brutal loss in Phoenix, and took one for the team. Blame me, he said. At the time, it seemed like a noble attempt to deflect criticism from his players -- and maybe from the team’s embattled upper management. They haven’t lost in regulation since.' … [Read more...] about Ruff has his club on the rebound

'He had just one goal in 29 games -- and just three in the last 45 dating to Nov. 1 -- until beating Toronto’s Vesa Toskala for a clutch game-winner with 11:04 to play.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad ends drought in exciting fashion

'"As long as we're winning, you're not that frustrated, but obviously when you're not scoring it feels like there's a weight on your shoulders," said Gaustad, the third-year centerman whose 25 points are a career-high.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut down Maple Leafs

'Call the Sabres what you want -- mismanaged, inexperienced, schizophrenic, and fragile all work -- but to say that they’re underachieving now, when home ice in the first round of the playoffs is becoming a genuine possibility, is to show nothing short of hockey ignorance.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sneaking up on rest of league

'With Paul Gaustad’s goal in the third period, the Sabres scored first for the eighth time in their last 10 starts on Wednesday against Toronto. Buffalo is 8-0-2 in that stretch.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo scores first again, keeps streak alive

'"With (the incident) being this close, not even a week (ago)," Pominville said, "it's definitely something you think about. The toughest part was the day of and the day after. You kept seeing it and seeing it on TV. The media talked to us about it. Now, thank God, he's all right and he should recover fully."' … [Read more...] about Win helps put Zednik’s injury in past for Sabres

Leafs not shopping Mats (Toronto Sun) Tucker 'has lost it:' Exec (Toronto Sun) Leafs won't concede games to get top prospect (Toronto Star) Sabres' Miller closes door on the Leafs (National Post) Photo gallery (Sabres.com.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'"It feels good, but the job's not done," said Miller, who registered his third shutout of the season and seventh of his career. "We're excited for the possibility to keep climbing. Our goal isn't eighth or seventh, sixth is the next spot."' … [Read more...] about Miller stops 35 shots in Sabres’ 1-0 win over Maple Leafs

'Ryan Miller stopped 35 shots to record his third shutout of the season and seventh of his career, as the surging Buffalo Sabres blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs, 1-0, at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Toronto 0

'After no scoring in the first two periods, the Sabres finally got on the board with Daniel Paille feeding Paul Gaustad in front nine minutes into the third. The score stayed the same late into the third and with Brian Campbell in the penalty box for tripping the Leafs had chances to tie the game in the final minutes. But Ryan Miller stood tall in net with the penalty kill … [Read more...] about Miller Strong In 1-0 Shutout

'The game was a far cry from Tuesday night's 5-1 victory over Ottawa. The Sabres only needed one goal in the third, coming off the stick of Paul Gaustad.' … [Read more...] about Magnificent Miller

Zednik's wife: Thanks for all the support (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers' Zednik could be home Saturday (Palm Beach Post) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Florida Coverage

Metcalfe returns to his pond days (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage