'Head coach Lindy Ruff said he's had thoughts about big winger Andrew Peters suiting up for the game. St. Louis has several players who will drop the gloves, with Cam Janssen, David Backes and Barrett Jackman on the roster.' … [Read more...] about Teppo returns; Peters may play
Archives for November 2008
Ruff on Players, prospects and Pirates
'"Watching some of the goals he's scored, he's got a tremendous shot," Ruff said of Gerbe. "The one thing he does is shoot. He scored a couple goals for us, like the one in Roberval, Quebec comes to mind, where it's almost old-time hockey. It's quick, it's accurate and it surprises a lot of goalies."' … [Read more...] about Ruff on Players, prospects and Pirates
Numminen looks to make All-Star appearance
'“I’m not surprised whatsoever that he has been chosen. He’s been in the League almost 20 years now and there is a reason for that,” Sabres’ captain Craig Rivet said. “You watch him play and he’s a big part of our success not only because of his presence on the ice but in the dressing room as well. He has a calming influence on a lot of … [Read more...] about Numminen looks to make All-Star appearance
MacArthur continues to adapt
'“He is a talented player,” linemate Jason Pominville said. “He’s been doing good things offensively and going to the net and getting rewarded that way... For me, I don’t think there was ever a doubt how good Clarkie could be and he is playing really well for us right now.”' … [Read more...] about MacArthur continues to adapt
Two-way street suits Max
'“He still sometimes falls back in his old game, but I think he’s improved from last year a lot,” alternate captain Jochen Hecht said. “You won’t get that out of him totally, but he picks his spots now where tries to make a move and go around someone, and he makes plays other times.”' … [Read more...] about Two-way street suits Max
Sabres put their trust in Miller
'“For some, I think we didn’t buy into what Lindy was preaching every night,” Miller said. “His approach to the game works. Play as a team, keep it simple, be responsible, be accountable, you find out it works. We knew coming into this year we had to get back to that kind of game.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres put their trust in Miller
Sticking to the system
'“Our play away from the puck in Boston was as poor as I’ve seen it,” he said. “I thought we played a pretty good 20 minutes to start the game and after that we let the system slide. It was probably a day where we worked more on the system than we did on intensity.”' … [Read more...] about Sticking to the system
Sabres to hold food drive
'The Buffalo Sabres, in conjunction with the Food Bank of Western New York, will be holding a Food Drive during November at the following home games: Nov. 14 (Columbus Blue Jackets), Nov. 21(Philadelphia Flyers), Nov. 22 (New York Islanders) and Nov. 26 (Boston Bruins).' … [Read more...] about Sabres to hold food drive
Tuesday's Portland Coverage
Portland winger Mancari named AHL Player of the Week (The Sports Network) Mancari Named AHL Player of the Week (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Play in Lewiston This Friday (PortlandPirates.com) Stars and Stripes Jersey Auction Online Now (PortlandPirates.com) Holiday Packs On Sale Now (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage
Sabres unable to rebound
'"I'm not real happy," Miller said. "Hockey gods frown upon thee. Those were three ugly goals."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to rebound
Stafford back in lineup; Paille sits
'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
Tight farm team raises prospects for Sabres
'“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
Sabres snooze through sleepy Saturday
'This was Saturday’s game in short form -- the wrong guys standing, waiting, watching.' … [Read more...] about Sabres snooze through sleepy Saturday
Miller struggles again in loss at Boston
'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
Sunday's Boston Coverage
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