Archives for February 22, 2009

'“As a goalie, you have to get back in shape where you can flex your ankle and play at 100 percent. Until then, Patty (Lalime)’s going to step in. Maybe we’ll see Jhonas (Enroth) come up (from the AHL’s Portland Pirates). It’ll be exciting for him.”' … [Read more...] about Roy leads Sabres to win; Miller out with injury

'The Sabres are in an unsettling position given their place in the Eastern Conference and the unrestricted free agents on the roster. Certainly, they’ll be shooting for the playoffs with the future in mind, which makes for a tricky situation to be sure. Do they buy for now, sell for later or ride their current roster into the unknown?' … [Read more...] about Temperatures are rising fast in playoff races

'“There’s never an excuse to not play well. We’re professionals. We have to prepare and try to play our best,” said goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. “I don’t know what’s missing.”' … [Read more...] about Freefalling Rangers missing edge

'“Playoffs are important,” Ruff said. “Very important. And I’m as mad as you are.”' … [Read more...] about Soft Sabres show little outrage after Miller gets run

'"Right now I just want to get through the night till the morning and see how my body reacts. I've had a few ankle sprains in my time, and each one's been different. We'll see how this one plays out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff push takes hit with injury to Miller

'"It's a good feeling to be back," he said. "[Sitting] is the worst feeling ever. I'm frustrated. I want to go back to [my peak level]. But you have to stay healthy. When you're hurt, you lost the gamelike confidence and all that stuff."' … [Read more...] about Tallinder hopes this time he’s done with sitting out

Buffalo zings road Rangers (New York Daily News) Flawed Rangers sink to eighth will passionless play (New York Post) Power plays a dirge (New York Newsday) Rangers look ''fragile'' in loss (Bergen Record) Rangers notes (Bergen Record) Sabres extend Rangers' road drought in Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'Ruff was unhappy with the hit, accusing Gomez of deliberately crashing into Miller. “I don’t think there’s any secret it was deliberate,” Ruff said. “He knew what he was doing.”' … [Read more...] about Roy leads Sabres to 4-2 win over Rangers

'“These are kind of things you have to feel out. There’s really no timetable,” Miller said. “It’s really your comfort level. Right now I want to get through the night and into the morning to see how my body reacts.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Miller out indefinitely with ankle injury

'"I don't think there's any secret that (the hit) was deliberate," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said of Gomez's collision with Miller. "(The Rangers) wanted to try and disrupt him. We put in a cold goaltender to face a power play. It's tough."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Rangers 2

'The Sabres held on for the victory to gain two more points in the standings. The team is now tied with the Rangers and Panthers for sixth in the East, all three teams with 68 points. Based on tie-breakers the team moves past the Rangers, but stays behind the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Rangers 4-2; Miller Suffers High Ankle Sprain

'“I know Scott personally,” Miller said. “I don’t think he would ever come in and try to injure me, especially when I’m not facing the play... the referee said he lost an edge. He’s not that kind of guy. He was probably trying to go for the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Miller suffers high ankle sprain

'Ruff said the team will have more specifics available on the severity and a possible timetable tomorrow morning when Miller is re-evaluated. Unlike a common sprain, a mild high ankle sprain will likely keep Miller out for more than the Sabres would like.' … [Read more...] about Miller suffers high ankle sprain after questionable slew-foot

Sauer's Winner Gives Avery His First Point (Hartford Courant) Wolf Pack Gets Overtime Win Over Pirates 2-1 (PortlandPirates.com) Sauer's Overtime Goal Gives Wolf Pack 2-1 Win over Pirates (HartfordWolfPack.com) Sound Tigers game day (Connecticut Post) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'Miller will likely make his ninth straight start (50th overall) and 51stappearance tonight against the New York Rangers at HSBC Arena. The 28-year-old was on the 14th of 34 consecutive starts at this time last season. That probably won't happen again with Patrick Lalime in the mix. The Sabres signed the veteran backup to spell Miller occasionally, something he's already done … [Read more...] about Miller a stronger player after cleaning up and sitting out