Archives for November 26, 2008

'When asked by a reporter if he would like to play elsewhere, Afinogenov answered quickly, "No comment".' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov Angry and Speaks Out

'“You can’t let the frustration get to you,” Ruff said. “You’ve got to stay with it and grind even harder.”' … [Read more...] about Sinking Sabres ready for rough stretch

'The Bruins are 9-0-1 in their last 10 games, including two wins over the Sabres in TD Banknorth Garden, and have not lost in regulation since a 3-2 defeat Oct. 30 in Calgary. They have 32 points, tied with the New York Rangers atop the East, and hit town on a four-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Savard and Bruins riding hot streak

'The Bruins’ increasingly important defenseman, however, does admit he remains especially motivated when he faces the Buffalo Sabres, who never tried to keep him after drafting him in 2002. “Yeah, a little bit,” Wideman said on the eve of Wednesday’s game at HSBC Arena, the fourth of six Boston-Buffalo clashes this season. “I was a lot different … [Read more...] about Once a student, Bruins’ Wideman now a mentor

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Scouting report (Boston Herald) Once a student, Bruins' Wideman now a mentor (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Bruins must be ready for Sabres' best (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston (14-3-4) at Buffalo (9-8-3) (AP) Red-hot Bruins visit slumping Sabres (Sportsticker) Boston Bruins (14-3-4) at Buffalo Sabres (9-8-3) (The Sports Network) Game Day: … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage

'They've paid all the bills, and they've given some key personnel hefty raises, but at the one-quarter mark of 2008-2009, it's not paying dividends for the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Big bucks not paying off in Buffalo

'Since beating the Bruins on Oct. 21 to improve to 5-1 on the young season, Buffalo has won just four of 14 contests, dropping two decisions to Northeast Division-leading Boston in the process. Now, on one the area's more-celebrated party nights, the Sabres will look to toast Boston and turn around a six-game slide.' … [Read more...] about Swapping spots: Bruins at Sabres

The goals are goals and wins (Portland Press Herald) Give to Toys for Kids at Saturday's Game (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage