Archives for January 9, 2009

'“I really think the (second-half) improvement has to come from our home record,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, whose team has won three straight for the first time in a month. “It has to come from improved home play, home tenacity, the work we put in at home.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff hoping Sabres can work on home improvement

'“There’s still work to do,” Vanek said. “I still want to get better and stuff. But at the same time ... it’s rewarding to go there.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek&#8217s effort rewarded with All-Star nod

'Chief among the team’s trouble is its record at home.' … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres still struggle at halfway mark

'“He deserves a lot of credit. He put a lot of work into the offseason and put a lot of work in the first half of this season. If you put the work in, he’s got the skill to get it done and he’s reaping the benefits right now.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek earns trip to All-Star Game

New York (24-15-3) at Buffalo (20-15-5) (AP) Rangers look to begin road trip on good note (Sportsticker) New York Rangers (24-15-3) at Buffalo Sabres (20-15-5) (The Sports Network) Rangers look to cool off Sabres in Buffalo tonight (NewYorkRangers.com) Game Notes: Rangers at Buffalo Sabres (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

Happy to stick with one position (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'For what it's worth... I've seen the evidence up close... it's overwhelming as far as I'm concerned... Ruutu is guilty as charged.' … [Read more...] about Peters Thumb