Archives for October 2008

'He is fifth among active coaches in career wins, compiling a record of 400-320-103 through 823 games and has the most wins among active coaches with their current teams.' … [Read more...] about Ruff records 400 career wins

'It wasn't a runaway like Monday night's game on Long Island, but Buffalo's 3-1 road victory over the New York Rangers was equally impressive. From Afinogenov to Vanek, the Sabres have committed themselves to a solid all-around game and they've been rewarded with a somewhat surprising 3-0 start.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take Rangers to school with a perfect road game

Off-ice practice (Portland Press Herald) Dineen on WBLM This Thursday (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Coaches on WJAB This Week (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'"This is an exciting time and seeing that they were making a commitment now to keep the young core together was a definite influence on me deciding to stay here," Pominville said. "I'm very happy to see the organization lock up guys like Ryan Miller. He's a guy that can win games on his own and will be the backbone of the team for years to come. Then to also … [Read more...] about Pominville excited about young talent

'"He was on the outside looking in [at the lineup] and now he's on the inside looking out," Ruff said. "All you look for as a player is a good opportunity. This is better than a good one. This is a real good one. I've liked both his games so far."' … [Read more...] about MacArthur is front and center for Sabres

'“We’ve been working hard and getting a lot of results,” Drury said. “Offensively, defensively. Goaltending’s been great and everything has been clicking. It’s nice to get off to a start and show people what we have here.”' … [Read more...] about Winning streaks not new to Drury

Buffalo (2-0-0) at New York (5-0-0) (AP) Rangers look to set new team record against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (2-0-0) at New York Rangers (5-0-0) (The Sports Network) Rangers go after history at Garden tonight (NewYorkRangers.com) Game Notes: Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

Pirates' president exits on good terms (Portland Press Herald) Vote Today for the Next Pirates Bobblehead (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'Hecht joins Paul Gaustad (thumb) and Tim Connolly (back) on the team's growing injury list among its corps of centers. The team did not specify which finger Hecht injured or the nature of the surgery. Hecht returned to Buffalo on Tuesday morning to consult with team doctors and was not at practice in the Chelsea Piers Sports Complex. … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hecht out at least two weeks after finger surgery

'The injury occurred during Monday's 7-1 thrashing of the New York Islanders. He opened the scoring with his first goal of the 2008-09 campaign, a power- play marker midway through the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hecht undergoes surgery

'General manager Darcy Regier announced the news after Hecht returned to Buffalo while the Sabres practiced in New York to prepare for a game against the Rangers on Wednesday. The team did not disclose the nature of the injury or which finger Hecht hurt.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Hecht out with broken finger

'Hecht is expected to be out a couple of weeks.' … [Read more...] about Hecht undergoes surgery

'“We’ll keep it simple,” Pominville said. “I told Clarke we have to keep it simple, be reliable out there and if we do that... we’ll do well. For the time we were together in yesterday’s game I thought we did a good job of moving the puck around [and] worked hard. “Clarke will have to adjust... It’s kind of like Jochen last year, … [Read more...] about Hecht hurt, MacArthur moved to center

'An update on his status is expected later today.' … [Read more...] about Hecht to see doctors today

Pirates Join Fight Against Parkinson's (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates to Bring "Pink to the Rink" (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage