Archives for December 19, 2008

'“Maybe at the start of the year I was handling the puck and trying to do a little too much myself,” Roy said. “Now I just try to use my wingers and my teammates as much as possible and distribute the puck a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Roy is roaring again

'Add up those final 24 home games last season and the first 17 this season, and you get the equivalent of a full slate of home games, 41. Buffalo's record? 17-17-7.' … [Read more...] about Time for Sabres to wake up, just win baby, at home

Long road stretch almost over for Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Win up to $10,000 at Saturday's Game (PortlandPirates.com) Team Photo Giveaway Now on January 4 (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

Los Angeles (13-12-6) at Buffalo (15-13-3) (AP) Kings hope to get untracked against Sabres (Sportsticker) Los Angeles Kings (13-12-6) at Buffalo Sabres (15-13-3) (The Sports Network) Game notes at Buffalo (Dec. 19) (LAKings.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage

'“Every hockey player probably goes through some bad stuff,” Afinogenov said Thursday. “Right now it’s my turn, and I need to just get out from that and be strong. Do my job on the ice, and that’s it.”' … [Read more...] about Max: Much ado about nothing

'Butler was called up tonight and is expected to make his NHL debut Friday when the Sabres host the Los Angeles Kings. Center Matt Ellis also was recalled with Paul Gaustad hobbled (he missed practice today because of lingering effects from being struck by a puck in practice Monday). But the big story is Butler, the 22-year-old University of Denver product. He has two goals and … [Read more...] about Top prospect Butler gets ticket to Buffalo