Archives for November 21, 2008

'“We’re working hard,” said Sabres winger Daniel Paille, a team-worst minus-3 against the Bruins. “We’re just not concentrating enough where we need to be.”' … [Read more...] about A complete e180&#8217 for reeling Sabres

'“I told the players we’re not going the easy route any more. Our grit guys that are playing gritty aren’t coming out,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Mancari, Paetsch in lineup

'Mancari (23 years old, 6’3”, 225 lbs.) is currently second in the AHL in scoring with 25 points (11+14) in 14 games. He has six multi-point games this season, including a five-point (3+2) outing in Portland’s season opener on Oct. 11 vs. Manchester. Mancari was named the AHL’s Player of the Week for the period ending Nov. 9, when he tallied eight points … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Mancari from Portland

'"I enjoyed my time in Buffalo with the Sabres, and I'd like to get back there," said Ellis, who played his first two games for Portland last weekend. "But for the time being, I'm glad to jump on a team that's playing well and plays hard every night."' … [Read more...] about His latest stop is Portland, and he’s fitting in fine

'"The time is now," Ruff said after practice in HSBC Arena. "This is not just a couple little mishaps. This is a stretch of poor games that has been poor in a lot of areas. .C.C. In an 82-game season, you deal with all these highs and lows and there's never a team that doesn't go through them. Maybe this is our little segment but now is the time to come out of it."' … [Read more...] about Ruff says etime is now&#8217 to end slump

'“With the sports hernia surgery, every day I came to the rink and I could do something more that I couldn’t do the day before,” Briere told Philadelphia reporters this week. “The improvement from day to day was huge, and I could see a big difference. With the groin, it is frustrating. There are days you come in and you say, ‘Wow, for two or three … [Read more...] about Briere remains sidelined with groin injury

Philadelphia (7-6-4) at Buffalo (9-6-3) (AP) Struggling Sabres look to snap slide (Sportsticker) Philadelphia Flyers (7-6-4) at Buffalo Sabres (9-6-3) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage