Archives for January 2009

'Miller came up with several big stops along the way, including one on Rangers forward Scott Gomez late in the third period, and carried his solid play over from regulation to the shootout. Following an Ales Kotalik goal, the Sabres netminder stopped Nikolai Zherdev and Markus Naslund, and then turned aside former Buffalo captain Drury to preserve the victory.' … [Read more...] about Miller Shines As Sabres Edge Rangers 2-1 In Shootout

'“I thought we got a full 65 minutes out of Ryan,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Show stopper

Pirates fall flat against Devils (Portland Press Herald) Pirates burned by the Devils (Maine Hockey Journal) Devils Steal Win in Portland (PortlandPirates.com) Devils Out Duel Pirates, 7-3 (LowellDevilsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'“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

'"I think it's more important for Austrian hockey," Vanek said, down-playing what being selected meant to him. "The kids see that it's possible to make it to the NHL and make it to an All-Star game. I think that's a bigger impact."' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s NHL All-Star selection a first for Austria

'And don’t bother asking whether he intends to alter his style to avoid contact. He isn’t. “I’m not going to shy away from getting hit. It’s part of the game,” Connolly said.' … [Read more...] about Connolly eager to return after latest injury

'It’s generating almost as much interest as the Sabres/Senators brawl from two seasons ago, which featured goalies Martin Biron and Ray Emery fighting.' … [Read more...] about NHL takes a bite from Ruutu&#8217s pay

'"We need a lot more attention on 'SportsCenter' than a biting incident," Peters said Wednesday, before the suspension came down. "It just doesn't look good on the game, is basically what it comes down to. I'm just sorry it happened. There's a lot of kids who watch and it sets a bad example. We're supposed to be role models. Things happen on the ice that are part of the game … [Read more...] about Bite-sized controversy gets NHL’s attention

'It looks like the former University of Denver standout is heading back to Portland of the AHL -- only because of the numbers crunch and not because of his play.' … [Read more...] about Butler may be victim of numbers game