Archives for March 2008

'Ottawa would not go away though as Dean McAmmond scored a short handed goal, then less than two minutes later Daniel Alfredsson would tie the game 3-3 with just six minutes remaining. Anton Volchenkov completed the comeback with a huge slap shot from the point through traffic. The Senators scored their fourth straight goal as Daniel Alfredsson snapped his second goal past … [Read more...] about Sens Score Five Straight to Complete Comeback

'Taking risks got the Sabres into trouble in the third period. Head coach Lindy Ruff cited Jason Pominville for taking a ‘little bit of a bad gamble’ and getting beat by Antoine Vermette, resulting in Ottawa’s second goal of the night.' … [Read more...] about Trying to get ugly

'Kostka, 22, just completed his senior season at the University of Massachusetts with a career-high nine goals, and led the Minutemen with a plus-11 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign free agent D Mike Kostka

'Kostka (22 years old, 6’2”, 210 lbs.) was named to the Hockey East 2nd All-Star Team this season. The native of Ajax, Ont., finished the season ranked third on the team with a career-high nine goals and led the Minutemen with a plus-11 rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Kostka

What caught the attention of a lot of NHL watchers in the wake of the Campbell deal was the reaction of his Buffalo teammates, most notably goaltender Ryan Miller, who could barely contain his disappointment at the direction the franchise was heading. … [Read more...] about Owners, management have ruined Sabres

'“I talked about long-term focus for the next couple of weeks (Monday) morning with them,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “That’s what we’re going to need. You got put everything aside this time of year and just focus on one thing, and that’s the next game.”' … [Read more...] about The eplayoffs&#8217 begin now for the Sabres

'“We hate those [expletive] guys,” one of Bernier’s teammates chimed in.' … [Read more...] about Sabres go to the mat with rival

'Jaroslav Spacek (chest) and Dmitri Kalinin (shoulder) again skated on their own Monday, though neither will be back for tonight’s game against Ottawa in HSBC Arena. They are doubtful for Thursday’s visit to Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Defensemen are close to returning

Sens Gameday: Ottawa at Buffalo (Ottawa Sun) Senators Game Day (Ottawa Citizen) Ottawa (41-28-7) at Buffalo (35-29-11) (AP) Senators visit Sabres looking to build momentum for postseason (Sportsticker) Ottawa Senators (41-28-7) at Buffalo Sabres (35-29-11) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Paetsch said he didn’t think the elbow, which earned Laraque a three-game suspension, was dirty. “I don’t think he was coming after me by any means,” he said. “I just think it’s a reaction. You go to hit somebody and I kind of jumped. I think he just kind of came through with his elbow.”' … [Read more...] about Paetsch on mend after wicked hit

'“They are both skating. I don’t believe we are going to get them in the next day or two, but we could get them maybe in three or four days,” Lindy Ruff said. “It is a day-to-day type of thing. If it feels better we could get them back.”' … [Read more...] about Defense recovering

'During the summer, Drury and Briere talked often as they discussed their options as unrestricted free agents. They have continued to talk this season when time allows.' … [Read more...] about After season of struggles, Briere, Drury finding game at perfect time

'“He was my best friend, my workout partner the last three summers,” Weber said. “I was an extremely close friend with him, his family, his brother and sister. It’s a tough thing but I guess now for sure I have a guardian angel watching over me. I know that he’s watching.”' … [Read more...] about Weber has eangel&#8217 with him

"I guess I got to play for him because he should've been in the same position as me next year, playing his first year pro," Weber said. "But in the same breath I know he's helping me out." … [Read more...] about Weber playing for lost friend

'The conclusion? If you want to boo the home team because it's playing poorly, that is certainly your right after buying a ticket. It's part of experiencing the event. It may not have the positive effect on the team or athlete you are aiming your ire at that you think it does, but it does do this: it probably makes YOU feel better.' … [Read more...] about Did Fans Booing Help Sabres in Comeback Win?