Archives for November 2008

'“We have a lot of options now,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think with the hand the way it is, he may get some help at center and he may play a little bit of both. But I’m not concerned where he is.”' … [Read more...] about Hecht back in the lineup

'The league announced the 104 players who will comprise the ballot for the 2009 All-Star Game. Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller, forwards Thomas Vanek and Derek Roy, and defenseman Teppo Numminen made the cut and have the best chances to appear at January’s classic in Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Four players on All-Star ballot

Pirates begin preparations for Worcester (Maine Hockey Journal) Submit Your Guess Today! (PortlandPirates.com) Watch Wednesday's Road Game at The Stadium (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Coaches on WJAB This Week (PortlandPirates.com) New-look Pirates still sailing along (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'“When they come, they’re good to have,” Miller said. “I was happy to help out the boys. I felt tonight it was one where we had to keep the score 1-0 as deep as we could into the game. We had a great start to the game. It should have been a few goals for us. Those are the kinds of nights where you can’t let the guys get frustrated.”' … [Read more...] about Miller doubles his fun

'“Everybody has their own mentality,” Weekes said. “For me, I never looked at it from the standpoint of, ‘Where do I sign up?’ It’s not me. Other people might find comfort in that. But having played 60 games twice in my career, having played 50 games before, I know what it’s like to play.”' … [Read more...] about Devils&#8217 Weekes gets a chance to play

Devils are silent on ice in loss to Sabres & quiet on Martin Brodeur (New York Daily News) Goalie sits; Jersey blanked by Sabres (New York Post) New Jersey Devils lose 2-0 to Buffalo Sabres in first game without Brodeur (Newark Star Ledger) No news from Devils on Brodeur's injury, Weekes takes 2-0 loss after assuming No. 1 goaltender role (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New Jersey Coverage

'With Brodeur out of the lineup, the Devils basically didn’t show up for the first period. They were called for five penalties and were outshot 20-3.' … [Read more...] about Miller records second straight shutout for Sabres

'But Buffalo broke through at the conclusion of a 5-on-3 with just 34 seconds remaining in the opening frame. Ales Kotalik fed Jaroslav Spacek at the right circle, who in turn passed to an open Pominville in the middle for the one- timer past Weekes.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, New Jersey 0

'It's now been 145 minutes of play since Miller has allowed his last goal.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres Freeze Devils 2-0

'Drew Stafford. When Jochen Hecht comes back, how can you not bench him?' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres blank Brodeur-less Devils 2-0

Watch Wednesday's Road Game at The Stadium (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'“He’s a powerful man, by far, maybe our strongest all-around player when it comes to off-ice strength and on-ice strength,” coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Kotalik muscles way to top line

Buffalo (7-2-2) at New Jersey (6-2-2) (AP) Devils host Sabres without Brodeur (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (7-2-2) at New Jersey Devils (6-2-2) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New Jersey Coverage

'There were ominous signs for the Buffalo Sabres entering the 2008-09 season. Oft injured center Tim Connolly cracked two vertebrae during the preseason. Fellow centerman Paul Gaustad soon after hit the injured reserve after damaging a ligament in his right thumb following a preseason fight. Then two games into the season, winger-turned-center Jochen Hecht followed suit when … [Read more...] about Sabres started solid but injuries slowed them down

'"He's really answered the bell," center Derek Roy said. "He's just got to keep that going and keep that momentum and carry it through the whole season."' … [Read more...] about Vanek fills the void