Archives for March 2008

'It would be fair to say it was a well-earned point considering the depleted defense. It also would be fair to say one point isn’t enough.' … [Read more...] about Points of no return

'The Sabres will be reaching deep into their farm system over the final three-plus weeks in hopes of stringing together enough wins to steal the eighth spot. But let’s be honest. If they had reinforcements along the blue line worthy of playing in the NHL, they would have been in Buffalo months ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres refuse to give up on season

'“It’s unfortunate all that happened but I thought we did a good job,” said Lydman, who played a season-high 29 minutes, 27 seconds. “The forwards did a good job supporting us. That was a big thing.”' … [Read more...] about Surviving blue liners step up

'Adding to the gloom, Kalinin and Spacek could be out for extended periods with their undisclosed injuries, meaning the Sabres likely will be calling Mike Weber up from Rochester, and maybe Mike Funk, too.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall after losing 2 defensemen

'Buffalo is now 2-9 this season in shoot-outs, and Miller has allowed 12 goals on 24 attempts.' … [Read more...] about Season sweep

'Paul Gaustad was named the Sabres nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy, the Buffalo-area chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association announced today.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad is Buffalo&#8217s Masterton nominee

Scott Gomez seals Rangers' 3-2 shootout win over slumping Sabres (New York Daily News) Could be Blueshirts vs. Bruins in Bx. (New York Post) Rangers, Isles want to close out Yankee Stadium (Newsday) Rangers win again as points streak reaches 13 (NewYorkRangers.com) ype=2&gnum=1045"target=_blank">Rangers looking to extend streak tonight (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage

'Jason Pominville had a goal and assist and Thomas Vanek also scored for Buffalo, which fell to 1-3-2 in its past six games. The Sabres did earn a point, inching to within three points of Philadelphia, which holds the conference’s eighth and final playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Gomez seals Rangers&#8217 3-2 shootout win over slumping Sabres

'"We could have won the game, we just weren't able to score on the few opportunities we had," Pominville said.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'This loss is now the ninth to come in a shootout for Buffalo, with two others coming in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Take Shootout 3-2

'"[Spacek's injury] looks a little longer than shorter," said Ruff. "Dmitri, it's going to be a period of time for him too. Probably a shorter period of time than Jaro though."' … [Read more...] about More blueline bad news

'“Right now there’s not a lot of time to think about the negative,” Vanek said after practice Sunday in HSBC Arena. “You’ve got to think about the positive. It’s no secret it’s a big game tonight. Four points is quite the margin for us [in the Eastern Conference] and we don’t want to fall back any [further].”' … [Read more...] about Vanek seeks a swift turnaround

'It’s starting to look like it may be eighth-or-bust for the Sabres as the rest of the East is getting away from them. The Rangers are sixth with 81 points and the Bruins are seventh with 80 after New York’s 1-0 shootout victory over Boston on Sunday in Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Now, it looks like eighth place or nothing

Sabres host surging Rangers (Sportsticker) Rangers looking to extend streak tonight (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage

Aeros beat Americans in OT (Houston Chronicle) Amerks lose in OT to Houston (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage