Archives for October 24, 2008

'"I have high expectations of myself. I think until I lose those expectations, if I don't have them anymore, I think I'm taking a step back."' … [Read more...] about Vanek sheds stress of contract and expectations

'"Coming back from a two-goal deficit in this building with four minutes left is a good accomplishment, and it shows the character of this group," Roy said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres claw back again

'"The game changed so much [coming out of the lockout]," Sabres enforcer Andrew Peters said Thursday. "I was the guy here, and I played only 28 games. At the start, the role was kind of being, not weeded out, but the future of that role was uncertain."' … [Read more...] about Enforcers pleased as punch with new stats on fighting

'"I'm never worried about it," the former University of Minnesota standout said. "That's why most players have an agent."' … [Read more...] about Ex-Minnesota Gopher Thomas Vanek faring well with Sabres

Wild stung by quick Sabre strikes (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Lemaire holds it down at the X better than anyone (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Bouchard, Zidlicky return; Nolan slated for Saturday (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Recap: Buffalo 4, Wild 3 (OT) (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild lose in OT to Buffalo, ending Minnesota's chance of a historic start (St. Paul Pioneer … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota Coverage

'On the winner, Wild defenseman Kim Johnsson lost his stick in the corner, allowing Henrik Tallinder to send a pass out front to Roy at the right edge of the crease. During a scramble the puck crossed the line.' … [Read more...] about Roy scores in overtime, Sabres rally to win 4-3

'Roy, Drew Stafford and Thomas Vanek each contributed a goal and one assist for the Sabres, who improved to 6-0-1 this season after overcoming a two-goal third-period deficit.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Minnesota 3 (OT)

'Minnesota made it 3-1 early in the third when Miller accidentally shoveled the puck into his own net. Brent Burns got credit for the goal by virtue of being the last one to touch the puck. The Sabres came storming back, however, with yet another third-period pally. Mair got the comeback started by deflecting home a Nathan Paetsch shot from the point. Vanek scored his 8th goal … [Read more...] about Roy Caps Off Furious Comeback; Sabres Beat Wild 4-3 In OT

'The resilient Buffalo Sabres battled back from two goals down to tie the game off the stick of a red hot Thomas Vanek before stealing a victory in overtime. The win was by no means pretty, but their current 6-0-1 record sure is.' … [Read more...] about Roy, Vanek and Stafford score three in Buffalo’s comeback

'The Buffalo Sabres are quickly becoming the NHL's Cardiac Kids. For the third straight game, the Sabres erased a two-goal deficit to come back and send the game into overtime. And for the second straight game, that comeback led to a victory.' … [Read more...] about Cardiac Sabres need five minutes to shock Minnesota

Out to make a name (Portland Press Herald) Pirates Announce TV Schedule (PortlandPirates.com) Good Things Come in Small Packages (PortlandPirates.com) Saturday is Breast Cancer Awareness Night (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage