Archives for March 16, 2008

'“It seems like we’re putting more work in,” Sabres center Ales Kotalik said. “We’ve been mentally ready for those games. The results are coming.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres get their fix over weekend

'“I’ve always wanted to play more and I’m always happy to get the opportunities,” Paille said. “When you finish plays and pucks are going in, it makes it easier for me to be a lot more positive for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Paille responds to Ruff&#8217s wake-up call

Leafs in dire straits (Toronto Sun) Sundin eyes Island return (Toronto Sun) It's been a bumpy ride for Mark Bell -- remember him? (Toronto Sun) Steen does his part (Toronto Sun) Leafs' turnaround a product of confidence and a resolution to play better defence (Toronto Sun) Sundin nixed deal to Habs (Toronto Sun) This playoff party is all but finished (Toronto Star) The … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'“It’s pretty much against everybody right now,” said Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, who stopped 30 shots. “You go out and you worry about your own game and get your own points. You’re definitely not concerned about the other teams because it’s their own problem. You’ve got to worry about yourself.”' … [Read more...] about Pominville has goal, two assists as Buffalo beats the Maple Leafs 6-2

'"Ryan (Miller) has played well for us. He's made some big saves and kept us in games," Pominville said. "We have a lot of regulars out. Guys have stepped right in and made a big contribution."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Toronto 2

'Ryan Miller was solid throughout stopping 30 shots, and with the win the Sabres are now just one point behind the Flyers for the final playoff spot, with the Philadelphia having one game in hand.' … [Read more...] about Another Big Win for the Sabres

'But Ruff's praise shouldn't stop with his line juggling. The Sabres won both games this weekend with three rookie defensemen.' … [Read more...] about In Ruff we trust

'And while we are thinking of Thibault, let's venture down the road of guys that would look much better in other jerseys next year. There actually aren't a lot of them.' … [Read more...] about Crystal Ball

Short-handed Amerks fall in OT (Rochester D&C) Mauldin's OT goal lifts B-Sens (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Photo gallery (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks Keep Losing (RNews.com) B-Sens edge Amerks in OT (Amerks.com) B-Sens spoil Rochester's comeback bid (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We wanted to play desperate and I thought we did that,” Roy said. “Every single player finished checks and worked hard. In the Pittsburgh game three-quarters of the team wasn’t working hard. (Against Carolina) we came out with a lot of fire, scored a couple early goals and kept it going all night.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres hard to solve