Archives for March 2008

'“I’m back,” said Numminen, who planned to practice later in the day. Coach Lindy Ruff said the training staff is evaluating Numminen’s condition, but it was too early to determine whether he’ll be cleared to play before the end of the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen rejoins team for evaluation after heart surgery

'Kennedy and Boston College star Nathan Gerbe are electric forwards in the Patrick Kane mode while Den-ver’s Chris Butler is a lanky puck-carrying defenseman. Kennedy and Butler were standouts at the Sabres’ prospect camp last summer and Gerbe has had the most productive college season, leading BC in scoring with 27 goals and 25 assists in 37 games. His 52 points … [Read more...] about Sabres go to school

'So, what’s a coach to do? Does he stick with the same lineup, reward the 12 forwards who spent the weekend playing well? Or does he risk disruption by inserting Connolly, one of his finest all-around players and a guy who can make a difference when healthy?' … [Read more...] about Ruff has decision to make

'“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

'The list of injured Sabres who will not be in the lineup tonight include F Michael Ryan (groin), D Nathan Paetsch (concussion), D Dmitri Kalinin (shoulder), D Jaroslav Spacek (shoulder) and D Teppo Numminen (heart surgery). F Tim Connolly (hip) is questionable.' … [Read more...] about Ruff has it rough

'However, there are another 19 Buffalo draft picks scattered through the league. Though Buffalo's key draft-day decision makers moved on in a purge two summers ago, their success stands as a rather remarkable legacy and makes the Sabres something akin to what the Montreal Expos were in baseball.' … [Read more...] about Sabres display draft savvy