Archives for November 2008

'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

'"It just seems like he reads the play a lot easier now," Sabres forward Daniel Paille said. "I remember watching him the year after the lockout (2005-06). He was the exact same way."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller at top of his game

'Ellis (8/31/1981, 6’, 207 lbs.) played seven games with the Buffalo Sabres in the 2008-09 season, registering nine shots.' … [Read more...] about Matt Ellis assigned to Portland

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Bruins, Buffalo meet in key division game (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Buffalo (8-2-3) at Boston (7-3-3) (AP) Thomas powering surge by Bruins (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (8-2-3) at Boston Bruins (7-3-3) (The Sports Network) Game Day: Sabres vs. Bruins (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'"But bottom line is, a team coming in here after a game [Thursday] night, us not playing for three nights, we've got to be more mentally prepared to hunker down in our own end."' … [Read more...] about Sabres wind up on wrong end of thriller

'Their induction will take place Nov. 28 prior to the Sabres' game against Pittsburgh in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Andreychuk, Ellis picked for Sabres’ Hall

'The Buffalo-born writer and Lafayette High School graduate was well-known locally for his coverage of the Buffalo Sabres, which ran from the team's first game in 1970 through his retirement in 1984. Johnston received the Elmer Ferguson Award, presented by the Hockey Hall of Fame to a top journalist, in 1986. He was inducted into the Sabres Hall of Fame in 2004.' … [Read more...] about Longtime News hockey writer Johnston dies

'In Miller’s seven wins he’s given up a total of nine goals. And mind you, these haven’t been cake nights. In five of those games, Miller’s faced at least 25 shots. That’s a .952 save percentage. Incredible.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ showing no cause for concern

Thrashers beat Sabres in OT (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Photo gallery (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Atlanta Coverage

'“They skated well and played simple hockey,” Kotalik said. “They got the bounces they needed.”' … [Read more...] about Williams leads Atlanta past Buffalo

'Hecht missed 10 games after breaking his right middle finger against the New York Islanders on Oct. 13. Hecht has a played in two games this season, and has scored once.' … [Read more...] about Sabres activate Hecht

'Atlanta tied the game on the power play eight minutes into the third. A loose puck wound up near the right circle where Todd White battled for it. He fought off his checker and snapped a shot that found its way into the back of the net.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 4 (OT)