Archives for October 2008

'Clarke MacArthur and Derek Roy scored, and Patrick Lalime finished with 23 saves for the Sabres, who have lost two straight, including a 2-1 shootout loss to Colorado on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Spezza scores twice in Senators&#8217 win over Buffalo

'Buffalo had its best chance of the game on a power play just past the midway point of the second. Auld kicked out a rebound to his right where Jason Pominville was staring at an open net -- but he rushed a shot off the outside of the net.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 5, Buffalo 2

'The Sabres fall to 6-1-2 on the season and will hit the ice again on Thursday when they play host to Tampa Bay.' … [Read more...] about Spezza Scores Twice As Sens Bury Sabres 5-2

'“I was getting dressed, getting ready to head to the rink and they told me I had to be on an 11:30 a.m. flight,” Weber said. “It was kind of a quick turnaround.”' … [Read more...] about Weber’s season debut

'It is rare to see HSBC Arena empty midway through the third period. That's what happened tonight and it wasn't something I want to see at all. Ottawa scored four goals in the first two periods and that made this game all but over.' … [Read more...] about Senators spank Sabres in Buffalo’s first regulation loss

Time Warner Cable to Re-Air Pirates Game (PortlandPirates.com) Game-worn Pink Jerseys Online Auction (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'"I don't think I have to change my game," he said. "What got you here is what got you here. You have to be strong and prepared and ready for the challenges that will come."' … [Read more...] about On the ice, Gerbe stands tall

'“We’ve always known he’s one of the smartest players -- smart vision, smart passing, smart positioning,” Patrick said. “As an older defenseman, when you lose that gear, it’s pretty tough. He still skates fast enough. He doesn’t put himself in position to take big hits. He’s great at reading off his partner and moving the … [Read more...] about Numminen&#8217s health no longer a concern

Senators Gameday: Senators vs. Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa (2-5-1) at Buffalo (6-0-2) (AP) Sabres host satruggling Senators (Sportsticker) Ottawa Senators (2-5-1) at Buffalo Sabres (6-0-2)) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Ottawa Coverage

'The shootout was a wild one, going to two extra shooters. Smyth beat Miller and Peter Budaj stopped Clarke MacArthur’s last-hope effort.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche turns the table on Sabres

'“That line has given us some timely goals when we’ve needed them,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “Obviously, it’s something we need. We need good defensive play out of that line, but we need production.”' … [Read more...] about Max spreads his wings

'“The perception, obviously, is that Buffalo is not the most desired place to play, with what it has to offer,” Rivet said. “I talked to a number of players, and they loved it here. When you come here, you’re told that there are a number of players where this is where they reside at the end of their season and the end of their careers.”' … [Read more...] about Rivet loving life that comes with playing for Sabres

Avs prevail in shootout to win fifth straight (Denver Rocky Mountain News) Deep scoring (Denver Rocky Mountain News) Avs remain on hot roll (Denver Post) Avs open hearts to Ellie, others fighting cancer (Denver Post) If economy gets worse, players' wallets take hit (Denver Post) Budaj Leads Avs to Fifth Straight Win (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage

'“Everyone knows Ryan Smyth comes through and hits the goalie’s knob,” Miller said. “I told the ref, ‘I don’t want the contact. I don’t need a penalty, I just don’t want the contact.’ He comes by and twists me out of position. That was a slow-moving puck that I could reach if I’m set. I had the ice, I was there first. … [Read more...] about Avs outscore Sabres 3-2 in shootout for 2-1 win

'Buffalo got on the board first in the second period. MacArthur slid a cross- ice pass to Toni Lydman at the top left corner of the zone. Lydman then blasted a shot, which was redirected by Paille at the left circle and trickled under Budaj and across the goal line to make it 1-0 at the 9:18 mark.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 2, Buffalo 1 (SO)