‘“He’s what our team is trying to be like with the work that he puts in,” said Sabres captain Craig Rivet, who plans to return from a shoulder injury tonight when the Sabres host the Ottawa Senators at HSBC Arena. “He’s not real flashy, but he puts the work in and he’s successful. … He one of the hardest-working guys that you’re going to have on the ice.”’
Archives for January 6, 2009
Sabres face a real test o Senators
‘Despite the Senators’ unenviable numbers, this is another statement game for the Sabres. Ottawa has owned Buffalo for the past four years. Since 2005-06, the Senators boast a 16-5-4 advantage in the regular season.’
Ruff’s not coaching to make friends
‘It doesn’t matter if you’re a star. Slack off and Ruff will cut your minutes. He’ll bench you. He’ll call you out in public.’
Rivet to return after 11 games
‘“It’s been quite awhile,” he said. “We’ve tried to do everything we can to put me in the position I’m in now, and now it’s time to go out and test it and play hard. Play physical, play hard, and we’ll see what happens.”’
Harbor agency looks for gold in auction of Aud orange seats
‘The sale tentatively is scheduled for spring.’
Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Senators Game Day (Ottawa Citizen)
Ottawa (13-18-6) at Buffalo (19-15-5) (AP)
Senators continue long road trip in Buffalo (Sportsticker)
Ottawa Senators (13-18-6) at Buffalo Sabres (19-15-5) (The Sports Network)
Sabres matchup crucial for Senators (OttawaSenators.com)
Tuesday’s Portland Coverage
Gardiner graduate Jean with Portland Pirates (Waterville Morning Sentinel)