Archives for January 5, 2009

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Monday that he expects Rivet back in the lineup on Tuesday, when Buffalo hosts Ottawa. Acquired in an offseason trade with San Jose, the defenseman has missed 11 straight games since getting hurt during a 3-2 loss at Montreal on Nov. 29.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Rivet ready to return; Afinogenov hurt

'“He’s still in that devolvement stage for a 20 year old kid,” said Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen. “He’s played at the top level in Europe and now he’s trying to do it over here."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s future in net looks bright with Enroth in the wings

'“It felt good,” Rivet said of his shoulder following practice Monday. “The last week or so I really tried to push hard on it and see kind of where it’s at. It has responded real well. Obviously practice is not game-situation, that’s something that I will be finding out very soon.”' … [Read more...] about Rivet ready

'It includes a provision that allows Sabres season-ticket holders to resell, transfer or donate tickets for individual games through StubHub, a secondary ticket-sales Web site.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce ticketing deal

A bounce-back win (Portland Press Herald) Falcons are looking for a way to win after eight losses in 10 games (Springfield Republican) Pirates ground the Falcons in Portland (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Beat Falcons 4-1 (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons fall in Portland 4-1 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage