Archives for March 2008

'“I thought we lost a lot of little battles that cost us situations in the game,” said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. “A lack of desperation in the battles, a lack of intensity in some of the battles. Being out-raced, out-muscled and it cost us again. It was disappointing.”' … [Read more...] about Squid hits the ice as Sabres fall to Detroit

'“I was pretty pumped up before the game,” Hasek said. “I was excited, but again, they scored on the first shot and I was like, ‘come on, the same thing happened in the last game.’' … [Read more...] about eDominator&#8217 has easy time taming former team

'Most of the time, they looked bad doing it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have late arrival

'Urgency’s at hand, yet the Sabres came out against Detroit as if this were a game in November and they’d catch up on the two points later in the year. The offense was listless save the line of Patrick Kaleta, Adam Mair and Maxim Afinogenov -- two tenacious checkers and the free-spirited winger. What does it say when those three bear responsibility for igniting … [Read more...] about Sabres face key moment in season

'“It feels good to be back finally and to win the game,” the 43- year-old Hasek said. “We won one on the road, played better on both sides, had more scoring chances and finally scored a few goals.”' … [Read more...] about Odd goal doesn&#8217t spoil Hasek&#8217s night

'What’s most disconcerting is the Sabres lack of fight at a time when they should be showing their fangs most. To put the team’s effort in perspective, with just over two minutes to play and Buffalo trailing by a pair of goals, Lindy Ruff tapped the combination of Adam Mair and Patrick Kaleta. Ruff was obviously fed up with most of his forwards, many of whom found … [Read more...] about Sabres end homestand with a yawn

'The St. Francis product was trailing a two-on-one and Maxim Afinogenov tried to pass across to Adam Mair. The puck caught Detroit defenseman Andreas Lilja and bounced directly to Kaleta, who beat Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta gets second goal of season, career

'"You know, my home state would be a nice opportunity but honestly, Buffalo's been great to me," Miller said. "I have a lot of fun here. We have a young core of guys. As far as I know, you guys got Hasek and (Chris) Osgood. I'm settled here and happy here. I'd like to stay. I'd like the opportunity to keep building here. Who knows how hockey careers go?"' … [Read more...] about Could it be Miller time in Detroit?

'"Right before I left, I put $1 million to this hockey program," Hasek said, before starting for the Red Wings on Sunday night against the Sabres at HSBC Arena. "When I was leaving, I told people I want to be sure this hockey program runs in perpetuity. Right now it's seven years from then. Some people change. Some people stay. The program is running and even stronger than it … [Read more...] about Dominik Hasek reunited with his heroes seven years after starting organization

'"I spent nine great years here, and sooner or later I knew I would leave, either going to Europe or somewhere else (in the NHL), and I wanted to leave something behind," Hasek said. "I'm very proud of it and I'm proud the kids are learning hockey."' … [Read more...] about Hasek’s charity goes strong

'I made good money playing for the Sabres, I had a great time here, Hasek said. When I was leaving I decided to leave something behind. Anytime I come back to this town, I have some friends here and I have a hockey program, which makes me very proud. Not only is it still running, I believe its even stronger.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings’ Hasek has fond memories of Buffalo

Could it be Miller time in Detroit? (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Hasek's charity goes strong (Detroit News) Maltby, Hasek lead Red Wings past Buffalo (Booth Newspapers) Red Wings down Sabres (Macomb Daily) Photo gallery (DetroitRedWings.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Detroit Coverage

'Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula each had a goal and assist, and Dominik Hasek made 22 saves against his former team in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night.' … [Read more...] about Hasek helps Red Wings snap losing streak with 22 saves in win over Sabres

'Patrick Kaleta and Jason Pominville lit the lamp for the Sabres, who have dropped four of their last five games and sit three points behind Philadelphia for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East. Ryan Miller turned aside 35-of-39 shots in defeat.' … [Read more...] about Detroit 4, Buffalo 2

'Buffalo got back in the game on a weird play that started with Jason Pominville getting hit hard along the boards by Kirk Maltby. Drew Stafford came to the defense of Pominville and a scrum began, with Pominville skating away with the puck all alone and snuck it through the pads of Dominik Hasek to make it 3-2. Late in the third, Maltby got some revenge as he ripped a one … [Read more...] about Red Wings Drop Sabres 4-2