Archives for November 9, 2008

'"I'm not real happy," Miller said. "Hockey gods frown upon thee. Those were three ugly goals."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to rebound

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff's message was clear Saturday. The players who are producing the most and adhering to Buffalo's style the best are going to be in the lineup. The Sabres have an abundance of healthy forwards, leaving little room for players who are unwilling to establish a forecheck and play better away from the puck.' … [Read more...] about Stafford back in lineup; Paille sits

'“Everyone is getting along really well,” Mancari said. “It’s a big difference from last year in Rochester where we had two different teams [Buffalo and Florida] and basically two different sets of goals. The chemistry here is great. It definitely makes a big difference.”' … [Read more...] about Tight farm team raises prospects for Sabres

'This was Saturday’s game in short form -- the wrong guys standing, waiting, watching.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snooze through sleepy Saturday

'A night after he let in five goals, Buffalo’s Ryan Miller had another rough outing on Saturday, giving up three goals in the Bruins’ first 16 shots as Boston scored a 3-1 win at TD Banknorth Garden.' … [Read more...] about Miller struggles again in loss at Boston

Bruins keep up the beat (Boston Globe) Fernandez sharpens his act (Boston Globe) Timing nearly perfect (Boston Globe) Bruins earn ‘W’ for effort (Boston Herald) Milan Lucic knocks Buffalo off its game (Boston Herald) Manny Fernandez establishes trust fund (Boston Herald) Bruins move into first place in Northeast (Brockton Enterprise) Goals, confidence on rise … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said things started going downhill for his club in the second period. “Up to that point it was pretty tightly contested,” he said. “We gave up some opportunities. (That was when) their transition game really got started.”' … [Read more...] about Kobasew comes back with goal and assist for Bruins

'Despite trailing by two goals after two periods, the Sabres were still outshot 16-8 in the third period, and could not generate an offensive attack to climb back into the game.' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 1

'Kobasew, in his first game back since suffering a fractured leg, put the Bruins ahead 2-1 at the 2:47 mark of the second period. Kobasew's shot from the top of the faceoff circle sailed over Miller's left shoulder and found the back of the net. A little over five minutes later, Marc Savard put Boston up by two when he capitalized on a fat Miller rebound. Phil Kessel shot one … [Read more...] about Bruins Shut Down Sabres 3-1

Pirates give former goalie trouble in his return (Portland Press Herald) Pirates down the Phantoms, 5-3, to win fifth straight (Maine Hockey Journal) Phantoms' win streak ends (Philadelphia Inquirer) Pirates Win Fifth Straight Over Phantoms, 5-3 (PortlandPirates.com) Phantoms plundered in Portland (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage