Archives for February 12, 2009

'Season ticket holders who renew for the 2009-10 season by Friday, March 20, will receive a 20% discount off the purchase price for each playoff game. The discount will be credited to the season ticket holders’ account for next season. Season ticket holders who renew for next year will realize a savings in excess of 65% off the playoff ticket window price.' … [Read more...] about Sabres announce ticket prices for 2009 playoffs and 2009-10 season tickets

'Ryan Miller decided to shift gears this summer when looking for a new vehicle; opting for a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid. “West Herr has been helping me with some of my charities and I needed a new truck because my parents have my old one actually,” he said. “I figured I would get with the times, try something new.”' … [Read more...] about Miller making moves

'After cashing in on only one of 12 chances with the extra attacker in Wednesday’s 3-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, the team focused on special teams Thursday afternoon; this time with Matt Ellis and Drew Stafford in front of the crease.' … [Read more...] about Ellis, Stafford new frontmen

'"Yeah, I have to be," Gerbe said. "I can't back down one bit. I'm going to take a lot of hits, and also I'm going to be giving a lot of hits and getting under people's skin. So things aren't going to change for me."' … [Read more...] about Gerbe has a fighting chance to succeed this time

'The Sabres seemed poised to make a run at fourth place after their promising road trip. But taking only one point in two games against a reeling Senators team is a troubling sign. That’s no way to assert yourself as a Stanley Cup contender.' … [Read more...] about Vanek is missing link for Sabres

'After two straight meetings, the Sabres' world has been turned upside down. They are losing and the home fans are booing. They had every right Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about A Senatorial override of the Sabres

'Fans who commit to renewing by March 20 can get sizable discounts on potential Stanley Cup playoff games this spring -- and the team will be crediting customers' '09-10 accounts with rebates matching the discounts. Factoring in rebates, fans may actually pay less for their tickets for next season if the team goes deep into the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give fans some credit

'"Thomas is definitely one of the best in the league at that, as far as getting his stick on shots, finding a way to get in there," Stafford said. "It's a big loss, but hopefully we've got other guys that can step in there and contribute."' … [Read more...] about Power-play void on front burner

'Over the last month, Connolly has been everything the Sabres thought he could be when they signed him to a three-year, $8.7-million deal after that magical run in 2005-06. He’s the catalyst of the power play. He’s their best open-ice playmaker, edging Derek Roy. And he logs plenty of extra minutes on the penalty kill, often teaming with the utterly-disappointing … [Read more...] about Connolly is Sabres&#8217 rental

'On Wednesday, the Sabres had a dozen chances, and only converted once -- on Ales Kotalik’s third-period goal. Buffalo played nearly a full period with the man-advantage, finishing with 19:29 of power play time.' … [Read more...] about Power play is powerless without Vanek

Close shave for Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Senators Spezza, Heatley share Olympic credentials (Ottawa Citizen) Sens win back-to-back (Ottawa Sun) Paddock says GM will be next to go (Ottawa Sun) Sens Notebook (Ottawa Sun) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) The following are rough English translations from French … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'“It was frustrating,” said Jason Pominville, who has gone 17 games without a goal. “We couldn’t find a way. We have to be better at it.”' … [Read more...] about Alfredsson leads Senators to 2nd straight win

'The Sabres finished 1-for-12 on the power play, skating with the man advantage for 19:49 of game time.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 3, Buffalo 1

'Ryan Miller allowed three goals on just 23 shots. The Alfredsson goal was a harmless slap-shot from the blue line that trickled through Miller's legs and crawled just past the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa Flattens Buffalo 3-1