Archives for January 2009

'“Nothing happened there,” Ruutu said. “His fingers were by my mouth but I didn’t bite him.”' … [Read more...] about Ruutu bites Peters in Sabres 4-2 win over Senators

'The visitors had several quality scoring chances in the third period. Near the midpoint of the session, Ottawa gained a power play and Alexandre Picard's wrist shot from the left point barely missed the far post. Several minutes later, Jarkko Ruutu tried to put home a rebound at the right post, but Miller's pad denied the attempt. With under six minutes remaining in … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 2

'In the third, Miller came up with several big stops to help preserve the victory and finished the game with 31 saves. Thomas Vanek added some insurance when he walked in alone on an empty net with only 27 seconds remaining for his 27th of the year.' … [Read more...] about Ellis, Roy Lead Sabres to 4-2 Win Over Sens

'“I’m not going to debate it,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “I haven’t even looked at it yet. That’s the most irrelevant part of the game for me. If he wants to bite, go ahead and bite.”' … [Read more...] about Peters, Ruutu

'Buffalo's third goal, an eight-car pileup on the Scajaquada credited to Derek Roy after the puck went in off a skate, was the epitome of crashing the net and scoring ugly, a Lindy Ruff wet dream.' … [Read more...] about 10 things you should know about the Sabres-Senators game

Mancari is 2009 Canadian AHL All-Star (PortlandPirates.com) Kostka Featured in Port City Life (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'“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

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Monday that he expects Rivet back in the lineup on Tuesday, when Buffalo hosts Ottawa. Acquired in an offseason trade with San Jose, the defenseman has missed 11 straight games since getting hurt during a 3-2 loss at Montreal on Nov. 29.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Rivet ready to return; Afinogenov hurt

'“He’s still in that devolvement stage for a 20 year old kid,” said Pirates head coach Kevin Dineen. “He’s played at the top level in Europe and now he’s trying to do it over here."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s future in net looks bright with Enroth in the wings