Archives for September 29, 2008

'“We felt we were getting a good veteran guy that played a good number of games last year (31) that could step in, I guess,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We’re looking at playing him in that 15-to-20-game range, give or take a few games here or there. There’s going to be a hard plan going into the season on where we’re going to play … [Read more...] about Lalime strong in Sabres debut

'“[The goal] was the only opportunity I think they had in that period,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “We didn’t give anything up for the last 25 minutes. I thought [Lalime] was very good... I thought the team was good.”' … [Read more...] about Bad bounce spoils solid effort

'The game was marred by a left leg injury suffered by Buffalo winger Daniel Paille with about seven minutes to go in the second period. Paille took a borderline low hit from Wild defenseman Marc-Andre Bergeron and hobbled off with what coach Lindy Ruff termed a bruised thigh.' … [Read more...] about Rivet plays tough guy for Sabres

Wild praises a potential star (Minneapolis Star Tribune) A sloppy game with good, cheap tickets (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Marian Gaborik practices with Minnesota Wild (St. Paul Pioneer Press) Photo gallery (Wild.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Minnesota Coverage

'Lalime stopped 18-of-19 shots and looked as though he was on his way to a shutout win until Brunette’s centering pass deflected off the stick of defenseman Jaroslav Spacek and into the net.' … [Read more...] about Brunette&#8217s shootout goal gives Wild 2-1 win

'Patrick Lalime made 18 stops for the Sabres, whose lone regulation goal came 13 seconds into the second period from Jochen Hecht. Drew Stafford scored during the shootout phase.' … [Read more...] about Minnesota 2, Buffalo 1 (SO)