Archives for February 9, 2009

‘In addition to Vanek, the Sabres are also missing winger Maxim Afinogenov (hip/groin), forward Paul Gaustad (upper body) and defensemen Andrej Sekera (ankle) and Henrik Tallinder (shoulder). Defenseman Teppo Numminen just returned from a jaw fracture.’

‘The Sabres are seventh in the East with 62 points but solidly in the race to finish as high as fourth, where Philadelphia sits with 65 points. Montreal has 64 while the New York Rangers have 63.’

‘Vanek had been the Sabres’ iron man, playing in his team-high 225th straight game Saturday and never missing one due to injury in his four NHL seasons.’

‘The defeat was particularly frustrating for goaltender Ryan Miller, who had allowed just five goals in 25 shootout attempts this season. But the Senators used some dekes to beat him three out of four times.’

‘Several teams are looking to move money and the Sabres have been dealt a huge blow with Vanek’s injury. Now is Regier’s chance to bandage the wound, please the fans, spend a little of the organizational depth and money, and in turn, help Buffalo lock up a playoff berth.’

Sports Digest (Portland Press Herald)

Hershey falls victim to AHL newcomer (Harrisburg Patriot News)

DeCaro shows little love in Hershey (Maine Hockey Journal)

Portland Scores Giant Win In Hershey, 3-2 (PortlandPirates.com)

Bears fall to Pirates 3-2 Sunday (HersheyPA.com)