Archives for January 18, 2009

‘“He feels good, but it’s just kind of a freak accident,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.’

‘The Sabres have spent most of January on the road and will spend the rest of January on the road after last night’s 3-1 victory over Carolina. But the three games they played at home were all wins.’

‘"When he’s out of the lineup you forget how good he is," Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman said. "He comes back and you’re going, ‘Wow, this guy can make things happen.’"’

‘Ruff said Numminen will be reevaluated today to determine the extent of his injury. Numminen was struck flush in the jaw in the first minute of the second period and stayed on the ice for a couple of minutes getting medical attention before skating off.’

Canes lose again (Raleigh News and Observer)

Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com)

Photo gallery (Sabres.com)

Photo gallery (Buffalo News)

‘“Their goalie made a a couple of big saves at the end,” he said. “That’s the difference in the game.”’

‘”I haven’t had too many (goals), I’m usually trying to set somebody else up,” Connolly said. “It’s nice to be out there and get a couple. I’m happy to be back (from the rib injury), I thought all-around we played a tremendous game. It was a great game for us to build on.”‘

‘The game marked Buffalo’s last at HSBC Arena until February 4th. The Sabres being a six-game road trip on Monday when they visit the Florida Panthers.’

‘The ailments leave the Sabres with six defensemen as they begin a six-game stint on the road. Ruff said Nathan Paetsch will return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last 13 games.’

Frustration evident in Pirates loss (Maine Hockey Journal)

Monarchs Come Back to Beat Pirates 3-2 (PortlandPirates.com)

Monarchs Win; Losing Streak Ends (MonarchsHockey.com)