Archives for December 18, 2008

'Something clicks inside the Sabres on the road, causing them to play a tight, conservative game. Anything goes at home, however. They’re an erratic, sloppy team, often bent on making the fancy play.' … [Read more...] about Once again, the Sabres struggle on home ice

'"We stick to our game, we play our game simple with hard hockey, we're a tough team to beat," Sabres center Paul Gaustad said. "Tonight, we made some mistakes we shouldn't."' … [Read more...] about Sabres roll the low-light reel

'"We had a couple defensemen who had a tough night," coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Paetsch’s big chance gets off to shaky start

Rolston answers challenge (New York Post) New Jersey Devils rattle Sabres, 5-3 (Newark Star Ledger) Change in philosophy working for New Jersey Devils (Newark Star Ledger) Devils top Sabres 5-3 (Bergen Record) Brodeur progressing from injury (Bergen Record) Devils 5, Sabres 3 (F) (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (NewJerseyDevils.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Drew Stafford, Patrick Kaleta and Paul Gaustad scored for the Sabres, who lost for the second time in six games. Ryan Miller finished with 25 saves.' … [Read more...] about Clarkson has goal, assist as Devils top Sabres 5-3

'Though the Sabres pulled Miller with more than a minute remaining plus enjoyed a 6-on-4 advantage after Devils backliner Colin White went off for interference, New Jersey held on for the win.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 5, Buffalo 3

'Defensive lapses and turnovers plagued the Sabres throughout the tilt, surrendering many easy opportunities for New Jersey to build their lead.' … [Read more...] about Devils Dominant, Take Down Sabres 5-3

'“When we come home we try to do a little bit too much and that’s when you turn the puck over,” Jason Pominville said. “When we’re on the road we keep it simple, we get pucks deep... tonight we slipped away from that.”' … [Read more...] about Home woes continue

'The goaltending was bad. The defense was just as bad, if not worse. And the offense wasn't clicking. This team has no identity.' … [Read more...] about One Sluggish Performance

A German who draws high marks (Portland Press Herald) Pirates infirmary continues to grow (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Visit Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage