Archives for January 11, 2009

'"Everybody's disappointed in this room," Sabres captain Craig Rivet said. "As much as you can say we were right there throughout the game, we lost. That's the bottom line. To give up a goal with 2 1/2 minutes left against arguably the best team in the league, it's frustrating."' … [Read more...] about Opportunity slips away from Sabres

'"Right now I want to use those seven guys," Ruff said. "That isn't an easy decision. It's tough for Hank. We may look at trying to get a little bit of a rotation, but I think the fact that Butler has played so well, he's got to go back in. If we're going to keep him here, he's got to play. At the same time, I can't lose the other guys in the process."' … [Read more...] about Butler back in lineup as Tallinder sits

'The coaching staff and particularly Lindy Ruff have taken criticism for what has been a mediocre year thus far, but it's difficult to perform with your captain (Craig Rivet) and leading playmaker (Tim Connolly) injured. Ruff has done as good as can be expected. My only real complaint is Ruff's inability to trust a backup goaltender. Miller needs a game off more often, giving … [Read more...] about Handing out some mid-season grades

'The Sabres need consistent scoring if they hope to press for home ice in the opening round of the playoffs. And Derek Roy is perhaps the biggest key in that push.' … [Read more...] about As Roy goes, so go Sabres

Two late goals give Wings 6th straight victory (Detroit Free Press) It's time to relax, take a break (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Wings rally past Sabres (Detroit News) Wings' Conklin knows how to fly (Detroit News) Photo gallery (Detroit News) Samuelsson's goal lifts Red Wings past Sabres (Booth Newspapers) Red Wings' Samuelsson doesn't mind … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage

'“We were hoping to wear (Miller) down. We thought if we stayed at their net, we’d get our opportunities,” Red Wings’ coach Mike Babcock said. “He made some great saves early, but we stayed patient and were able to get the win.”' … [Read more...] about Samuelsson&#8217s late goal lifts Wings 3-1 over Sabres

'Derek Roy had the lone tally while Ryan Miller was charged with three goals on 48 shots for the Sabres, who had a four-game winning streak stopped.' … [Read more...] about Detroit 3, Buffalo 1

'One man can only do so much.' … [Read more...] about Red Wings Top Sabres 3-1

Pirates show some signs of progress (Portland Press Herald) Springfield Falcons lose to Portland (Springfield Republican) A much-needed win for the Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Pour Offense All Over Falcons (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons fall to Pirates 5-2 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage