Archives for December 2008

Rattled by Sabres, goalie Kevin Weekes can't get Devils 'W' (New York Daily News) Devils fall to Sabres in goalie's return (New York Post) New Jersey Devils angry at selves after 4-2 loss to Sabres in rare Weekes start (Newark Star Ledger) Devils get time to regroup, recharge after letdown against Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Photo gallery (Newark Star Ledger) Devils flat … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“From the first to last second, I think we played a really good road game,” Lalime said. “We didn’t give them much, especially in the second period when we turned it around.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek scores twice, Sabres beat Devils 4-2

'After an exciting second frame, the Sabres scored two unanswered in the third. Roy capped a give-and-go on the power play with Jaroslav Spacek, who faked a shot at the point and passed to Roy on the right goal line for the go-ahead marker 8:43 into the stanza.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, New Jersey 2

'It gives Vanek a National Hockey League best 24 goals this season, three ahead of Philadelphia's Jeff Carter.' … [Read more...] about Vanek Strikes Again, Sabres 4-2 Over Devils

'Only 10 other teams have scored more goals all-time in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 10,000th goal

'Sekera was a prominent name in this category early on, but has been quiet as of late. He had an outstanding game tonight. He had four shots on goal and assisted on Vanek's goal in the third period. He was very active in the offensive end and played very well in his own end. Sekera is another young talent who will have growing pains along the way. If he starts showing a scoring … [Read more...] about Sabres get back to winning ways

Curry sharp in Penguins’ big victory (Wilkes Barre Citizens Voice) Minard has flashy return for Penguins (Wilkes Barre Times Leader) Penguins Deal Pirates 5-1 Loss in Wilkes-Barre (PortlandPirates.com) Curry, Minard return to lead Pens to win (WBSPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'The Buffalo Sabres played well enough to win, but they did not finish some golden opportunities they had to put the game away.' … [Read more...] about Lucky bounce ends Sabres winning streak

Devils up next (Bergen Record) Buffalo (14-12-3) at New Jersey (16-8-2) (AP) Devils look to keep rolling against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (14-12-3) at New Jersey Devils (16-8-2) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage

'"It's my home rink. I should know better," Miller said. "Our ice is terrible toward the end of the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres left hopping mad

'"Coach [Lindy Ruff] has been talking about the 'D' joining the rush, getting that fourth man into the attack," Lydman said. "Derek made a great pass there and I had all kinds of time."' … [Read more...] about Lydman ends two droughts with one goal

'The announced attendance was 18,211. I’m here to tell you that number was inflated. Empty seats were the norm in all the corner sections around the upper bowl. There were plenty of fans dressed as blue chairs in the lower bowl, too, although they were scattered. And the Sabres -- once revered for the ingenuity and creativity that brought us the variable ticket pricing -- … [Read more...] about Another rivalry, another letdown

'"Darcy (Regier, Buffalo GM) has kind of done it in tiers," one Sabre marvelled yesterday. "Four, maybe five, contracts coming up each year, so you don't have to change too much."' … [Read more...] about Leafs could do worse than follow Sabres’ lead

Sticking it to Sabres (Toronto Sun) Stajan on a mission (Toronto Sun) A rare night off (Toronto Sun) Leafs fire back to edge Sabres (Toronto Star) Sifers gets himself noticed (Toronto Star) White's goal cools off streaking Sabres (Toronto Globe and Mail) Leafs cash in with win in Buffalo (National Post) Leafs stop fleet Sabres (Hamilton Spectator) Leafs could do worse … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'“It’s our home rink and I should know better. Our ice is terrible toward the end of the game,” Miller said. “It gets a little bouncy and a little rough. I have to get my body in the way.”' … [Read more...] about White lifts Toronto past Buffalo