Archives for January 2009

'“You look at the defense we’ve got, and we’ve got to play a certain way,” Ruff said Friday. “Giving up the types of shots we’ve given up doesn’t bother me. It’s the quality opportunities, and we’ve tried to stay away from that. We’re just trying to protect our defense a little bit, and I think we’ve done a good … [Read more...] about Sabres give up shots, but find ways to win

Buffalo (25-19-5) at Phoenix (24-21-5) (AP) Without Reinprecht, Coyotes face Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (25-19-5) at Phoenix Coyotes (24-21-5) (The Sports Network) Sabres at Coyotes-Preview (PhoenixCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Phoenix Coverage

Sports Digest (Portland Press Herald) Pirates move back to first place with 4-2 win over P-Bruins (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Come From Behind for 4-2 Win Over Bruins (PortlandPirates.com) P-Bruins fall to Pirates 4-2 (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'What is more troubling than Gragnani's little ice time is the comparable playing time for Nathan Paetsch. Buffalo's seventh defenseman for the entire season, Paetsch was supposed to be cracking the top-6 at this point in his career. A season or two ago, Paetsch seemed like the only defenseman other than Brian Campbell able to play positive minutes on the power play. Now the … [Read more...] about Growing Pains

'Kaleta skated with the fourth line during the Buffalo Sabres' practice at the Peoria Sports Complex today. He may be available to play Saturday when the Sabres visit the Phoenix Coyotes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta returns to practice

'Connolly and Stafford, who became linemates three games ago, have become Buffalo's most productive duo. They have combined for seven goals and two assists in the past two games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ ‘Staff’ meshes with Connolly

Pirates still short-handed on defense (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'"It was my best impression of Roger Dorn from 'Major League.' Just ground balls going through," Miller said. "Not very like me, but I definitely have to be better, especially on the road and especially for a team that needs some points."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller has grounds for dismay

'"He's going to be an offensive defenseman," the coach said. "He's going to have to work a little bit on his play on the defensive side, but it's no different than a Brian Campbell when he first came up his first few years."' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Gragnani in position to succeed

'"No matter the shots, it's my job to keep us in the game. I didn't do a good job of that tonight."' … [Read more...] about Miller takes blame for loss

'Cammi' & Co. halt Buffalo stampede (Calgary Herald) Bert's basic 'instinct' nets another big goal (Calgary Herald) Flames' No. 13 is very hot property (Calgary Herald) Game Story (Calgary Herald) Knockout performance (Calgary Sun) Cammy's triple whammy (Calgary Sun) Miller takes blame for loss (Calgary Sun) Flames Game Review (Calgary Sun) The Cammalleri trick … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Calgary Coverage

'Miller was peppered for 43 shots, including 19 in the third period, and was frustrated by that goal. “Not very like me. I definitely have to be better, especially on the road and especially for a team that needs some points,” Miller said. “It doesn’t matter what the shots on goal are. It’s my job to keep the boys in the game and give them a chance … [Read more...] about Cammalleri hat trick lifts Flames past Sabres 5-2

'Tied 2-2 entering the third, Todd Bertuzzi scored the go-ahead goal at 7:08 ,stepping around Sabres defenceman Toni Lydman at the Buffalo blue-line and roofing a perfect shot under the crossbar.' … [Read more...] about Cammalleri scores three times in Flames&#8217 5-2 triumph over Sabres

'"I thought we battled hard," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "Things were going pretty good. We had the first couple real good scoring chances in the third. It seemed like once (the Flames) got the go-ahead goal, we got sloppy."' … [Read more...] about Calgary 5, Buffalo 2

'With the loss, the Sabres are 2-2 on their road trip, and remain in 7th place in the Eastern Conference with 55 points. They trail the 6th place Philadelphia Flyers by four points.' … [Read more...] about Turnovers Costly; Sabres Drop 5-2 to Calgary