Archives for December 28, 2008

'The Islanders nearly spoiled everything by taking advantage of the Sabres' dismal showings in third periods. They entered the final 20 minutes with a lead for the third time in four games, and for the third time they couldn't hold it. The Islanders scored twice in the final 1:34, including the tying goal by Chris Campoli with 2.0 seconds left.' … [Read more...] about Kennedy is home for the holidays

'"He's getting better and better," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "I think we've seen glimpses of him offensively handling the puck and doing things with the puck, and I think that area can still be better. But defensively, I've liked his game, not that he hasn't struggled at times. But offensively we still think there's more."' … [Read more...] about Sekera getting his chance to develop

Isles rally against Sabres, but lose in shootout (New York Newsday) Guerin not ready to hang up his skates (New York Newsday) Islanders Fight Back, Fall in SO (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“We have to play better,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We got a little tight. They started pinching a lot and we didn’t handle it very well. Our passing and our execution coming up ice wasn’t very good, and it led to them controlling most of the play.”' … [Read more...] about Kotalik, Stafford lift Buffalo

'Gaustad, placed on IR retroactive to Dec. 17, has missed four games since he was injured against New Jersey last week. He also missed the first nine games of the season because of a thumb injury that required surgery.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place C Gaustad on IR; recall LW Kennedy

'New York made it a one-goal game on the power play with MacDonald on the bench for a 6-on-4. Bill Guerin sent a pass from the left side to the right where Comrie slammed it home with 1:34 to play. In the final moments of the game again with MacDonald on the bench, Okposo fought off a checker along the right circle and sent the puck to the slot for Campoli, who snapped a … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Islanders 3 (SO)

'Jochen Hecht, Jason Pominville and the Buffalo Sabres all ended their respective droughts in a 4-3 shootout win over the New York Islanders at HSBC Arena Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Escape Isles; Claim 4-3 SO Win

'“He moved the puck well, is a smart player and has a bright future here,” Jason Pominville said, who served as Kennedy’s linemate along with Jochen Hecht.' … [Read more...] about Kennedy makes NHL debut

Boyle comes up big for Monarchs in win (Manchester Union Leader) Bad luck continues for the Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs Score Late to Top Pirates 3-2 (PortlandPirates.com) Great Scott! Monarchs Boyle Pirates (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage