Archives for March 2008

'The Sabres are now three points out of the final playoff spot but play the eighth placed Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night on the road in what will be Buffalo's make or break game of the season.' … [Read more...] about Dwindling hope

Amerks show creativity (Rochester D&C) Cunneyworth notches 300th (RNews.com) Stars close out three-game weekend with loss at Rochester (IowaStarsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I’m learning how to do it,” Miller said after practice Saturday in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “Lindy really told me early in the season I’d probably have to play 72-74 games so it’s not news to me. I’m trying to get my mind set and learn how to do it."' … [Read more...] about Miller becomes iron man

'Riddled by injuries, the Wings have lost four straight and are an astonishing 1-8-2 in their last 11 games. It’s their worst stretch since a 12-game winless streak in 1989 and has cut a double-digit point lead in the Western Conference down to three.' … [Read more...] about Short-handed Red Wings struggling

'Last Saturday’s game against the New York Rangers in HSBC Arena following two straight victories was typical of the manner in which Buffalo’s focus has flitted back and forth all season. Ales Kotalik’s performance was typical of the way many of the Sabres’ best players have performed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 focus should be play, not pay

'Hasek decided to start the program in what turned out to be his final season in Buffalo. It debuted in 2001 and now includes some 200 players, ranging in age from 3 to 16. They are kids of all stripes, generally from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Judging by the number of youngsters zipping around the ice, the program is making its mark. Indeed, it has become a feeder … [Read more...] about Hasek hits the ice with his Heroes

Injury-plagued Red Wings hope to stop slide vs. Sabres (Sportsticker) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage

'There are those who suggest that Campbell was under great pressure, quite possibly from the NHLPA, not to sign a deal in Buffalo that would have undercut the marketplace of a high-end free-agent defenceman.' … [Read more...] about Other forces at work in Campbell’s decision?

Crunch tune in for another win (Syracuse Post Standard) Crunch Eliminate Amerks (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'“We knew their power play was good, and they did a real good job,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “They were better than us. They kicked us around a little bit. They took advantage of odd-numbered situations. They got in behind us. Our defense got caught. Our forwards didn’t cover up. It made for a pretty embarrassing night.”' … [Read more...] about Penalty kill lacks punch

'And they made winning look easy Friday night. Montreal was more organized and resourceful in systematically bringing Buffalo to its knees. The Habs didn’t waste much energy. Once they grabbed the lead, there was never a sense the Sabres would respond with some magical comeback. All that remained was the final score.' … [Read more...] about Contrast between Sabres, Habs readily apparent

'“History is awesome here,” Price said. “You’ve got to look down the line and see all the great goaltenders and Hall of Famers that have come through but I’m a different person. Hopefully one day, I’ll join them but that’s a long ways away. I’ve got to prove myself and I can’t put more pressure on because of the … [Read more...] about Price looks right as Habs&#8217 No. 1 goalie

'He’ll be missed by the local media, which often headed to his locker for postgame comments. At his goodbye media session, Campbell accurately noted that he always tried to answer questions during the good times and the bad times.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose ego-to&#8217 guy

'"But you're still hopeful. Right up to the night before the trade deadline my agent (Larry Kelly) said 'I think we're going to get a offer.' I was hopeful until the morning of the trade deadline. Obviously that wasn't to be. No I didn't want to go. I wanted to stay there. But that's what happens in hockey. You have to move on from … [Read more...] about Shuffling off from Buffalo

'In Buffalo, waving goodbye is a survival skill, which goes back well before the salary cap.' … [Read more...] about Campbell deal will take some time to digest