Archives for February 1, 2009

'The team will be comprised of 13 forwards, 7 defensemen and 3 goaltenders and could have a decidedly Buffalo Sabres flavor, as up to 5 Sabres have a legitimate shot at making the squad.' … [Read more...] about A handful of Sabres could highlight US olympic roster

'Hamilton sounded like a guy who finally got a chance to do something he was meant to do.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton’s play by play debut proves he belongs in NHL booth

'“I’m not saying it for my own well-being or security, but I think there will always be a place for it,” Peters said. “There will always be a guy on every team, and some teams have two guys. I don’t ever see it going anywhere. I think the NHL knows how valuable it is to the game and what we mean to teams.”' … [Read more...] about Peters defends fighters&#8217 role

'“Ownership is perhaps the most important thing,” Bettman said. “Nobody has been identified as a potential owner, and nobody has a divine right to move that franchise. Frankly, if we were going to put a franchise there, we’d look at anybody and everybody who would be interested and pick the person who we think would be best.”' … [Read more...] about Bettman&#8217s stance on Hamilton may be good news for Buffalo

'“A lot of people see professional athletes as buying whatever they want,” said Miller, who just purchased a hybrid truck. “Well, I’m trying to make this go for a lifestyle well beyond 35 or 40 years old. I just want to have a nice comfortable life, do a little travel and see stuff around the world. I don’t have to be on ‘MTV Cribs.’ I … [Read more...] about Breaking the Ice

'“I’m constantly blown away by the generosity here. In Buffalo, there are so many people who go out of their way for so many things, it’s unbelievable. The whole [neighborhood] watches out for me.”' … [Read more...] about Miller&#8217s top five reasons to live in Buffalo

'Spacek suffered a hip injury and played just 4:04. He went to the dressing room after leveling Phoenix's Enver Lisin with a big hit just 7:46 into the game. He played just one 22-second shift late in the first period before retiring for the night and said, "We'll see," about returning for Monday's game in Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take great pains to win

Coyotes drop 3rd straight game (Arizona Republic) Coyotes recall Perrault from San Antonio (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Sabres 2, Coyotes 0 (PhoenixCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (PhoenixCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Phoenix Coverage

'Miller was rarely tested and made his best save on Shane Doan’s short-handed chance in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Miller shut outs Coyotes 2-0

'Daniel Paille and Tim Connolly got the goals for Buffalo, which moved to 3-2-0 on a season-long six-game swing scheduled to end Monday in Anaheim.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Phoenix 0

'Not all good news for the Sabres, however. Both Jaroslav Spacek and Jochen Hecht left the game early with an undisclosed injury.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres Blank Coyotes 2-0

Sports Digest (Portland Press Herald) Pirates, Sea Dogs big fundraisers (Portland Press Herald) Late goal stuns Pirates in Bridgeport (Maine Hockey Journal) Sound Tigers snap losing streak (Connecticut Post) Sound Tigers Grab 2-1 Win With Late Goal (PortlandPirates.com) Sound Tigers 2, Pirates 1 (SoundTigers.com) Photo gallery (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage