Archives for January 6, 2009

'“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 … [Read more...] about Fourth-line journeyman gives Sabres a lift

'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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres face a real test o Senators

'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.' … [Read more...] about Ruff&#8217s not coaching to make friends

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Rivet to return after 11 games

'The sale tentatively is scheduled for spring.' … [Read more...] about Harbor agency looks for gold in auction of Aud orange seats

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) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

Gardiner graduate Jean with Portland Pirates (Waterville Morning Sentinel) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage