Archives for March 2008

Leafs, Sundin have hope (Toronto Sun) Sabre back on skates (Toronto Sun) Kubina's stock rising (Toronto Sun) Baron's death hits Kaberle hard (Toronto Sun) Leafs carve up Sabres (Toronto Star) Numminen future with Sabres up in the air (Toronto Star) Leafs live another day (Toronto Globe and Mail) Toskala keeps Leafs' faint hope alive (National Post) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'Buffalo was undone by an inept power play, and failed to build off a 7-4 win against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, a game in which the Sabres scored six unanswered third-period goals.' … [Read more...] about Leafs G Toskala stops 35 shots in 4-1 win over Sabres

'"It's a learning curve for sure, and I feel if I can handle the amount of games, and the pressure that comes with playing in this town and being a contender, then that would be a step forward in my career," Miller said, acknowledging he's experienced mental fatigue. "It's the most taxing thing I've done short of the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Goalie Miller carrying a heavy load in Sabres&#8217 push to make playoffs

'"It's disappointing," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said about the loss. "I think we definitely had our opportunities. We had some good looks. They blocked a lot of shots on us. Toskala made a few good saves and then they blocked a lot of shots. You put your best players out there and they've got to make plays. We had a couple near misses, we had them down and out a couple of times … [Read more...] about Toronto 4, Buffalo 1

'Special teams actually turned out to be the Sabres' undoing against the Leafs. Buffalo converted just one power play opportunity. The lone goal pulled Buffalo to within one and came just 31 seconds into the second period when Derek Roy fired a shot that went off Thomas Vanek, past Toskala, and into the net. Following the Vanek goal, his team-leading 32nd of the season, Buffalo … [Read more...] about No Comeback This Time; Sabres Fall To Leafs 4-1

Dennis' save secures victory (Rochester D&C) Gragnani provides 2-in-1 solution to defensive recalls (Rochester D&C) Road remains rough for Griffins (Grand Rapids Press) Amerks down Griffins 4-2, win second straight (Amerks.com) Amerks' Dennis a menace (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'The injury was the latest setback for Connolly, who missed all but two regular season games last year because of a neck injury and post-concussion symptoms. He also missed the entire 2003-04 season because of a concussion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly to have season-ending hip surgery

'For his career, the 6-foot-1, 190-pound 26-year old has totaled 70 goals and 171 assists in 438 regular season games. He has also scored five goals and tallied 15 assists in 24 playoff games - all with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connolly to have season-ending surgery

'“I can’t anticipate where he’s at (physically),” Ruff said. “He hasn’t played a practice in basically six months. I know that’s going to be at a low level, I just don’t know where it’s going to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Numminen set to return to ice

'Despite missing 17games with a bone spur and torn labrum in his hip, Connolly is 6th on the team in scoring with 7 goals and 33 assists.' … [Read more...] about Connolly Out For Rest Of Season

'Following this weekend, Connolly will travel to Vail, Colorado to have the procedure, which will abruptly end a year that saw the Syracuse, N.Y. native total seven goals and 40 points in 48 games.' … [Read more...] about Tim Connolly’s season to end with surgery on Monday

'“It’s been a long journey,” Numminen said. “It’s great to be healthy and great to be back here.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres defenseman Teppo Numminen resumes skating with team, begins comeback

'“The little, lovable guy,” teammate and road roommate Paul Gaustad said with a grin. “He’s always got a smile on his face. He’s a good guy, approachable.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville is go-to guy for fans, media, teammates

'“This is definitely a lot better than being down there,” Funk said after Thursday’s practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. “It’s great, honestly. We were just playing for pride two months ago already. We were already pretty much out of the playoff race. To get called up and be one point out [of a playoff spot], it’s incredible.”' … [Read more...] about Call-ups in win-win situation

'The bad news is that 66 of those goals came in nine games (7.33-goal average). In the other 65 games, the Sabres averaged 2.58 goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres boast potent offense