Archives for February 25, 2009

'"I looked at it and I didn't think he (Gaustad) left his feet," Ruff said, refuting Carlyle's claim. "I don't know if Paul even saw him (Getzlaf). Paul turned into the play, and when I first saw it, I didn't think it was much. Then I saw Getzlaf. They must have banged heads. If Paul would've saw him, do you think they would have banged heads? I don't think so. … [Read more...] about Was it a cheap shot? Ducks, Sabres disagree

'“You’ve got to capitalize,” Ruff said. “This it the time of the year you’ve got to step up and those have got to be put away. Big goals at big times. With key personnel out, those are situations you’ve got to take advantage of."' … [Read more...] about Lalime plays well, but Sabres fall

'After Enroth, the Sabres have no current backup plan in place as Adam Dennis is out indefinitely after undergoing hip surgery in January.' … [Read more...] about Lalime’s questionable status leaves Sabres in a dilemma

'Sekera is by no means an All-Star defenseman, but he ranks third among all Sabres in ice-time averaging almost 22 minutes a game. In 49 games played this season, the young blueliner has put up 14 points. Sekera is a fast skater with good hands and he is not afraid to rush the puck. His giveaways are few and a far between and having registered 48 hits, Reggie - as he is known … [Read more...] about Sekera is quickly developing into a solid blueliner

'“It will all depend on how he’s feeling. Maybe he’ll be able to go, maybe he won’t,” Ruff said. “He’s going to see a doctor around noon today so we’ll get an update.”' … [Read more...] about Lalime questionable

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Lalime woke up ill in the middle of the night after playing in Buffalo's 3-2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Lalime made 18 saves in his first start after Ryan Miller suffered a high ankle sprain Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Lalime has flu, status questionable

'“Once they got the lead, they put a lot of bodies back,” Ruff said. “We didn’t win enough battles. We didn’t quite get there.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Ducks

'In Buffalo, his departure would be perceived as giving up on the postseason.' … [Read more...] about Connolly deal can&#8217t be dismissed

'“Anytime I get a chance to come back here and play against a team I grew up listening to on the radio is certainly special,” Marchant said. “You always get a little more geared up. It’s been a struggling season for me offensively but I knew it was bound to go in one of these times. What better place and what better time.”' … [Read more...] about Home is sweet for Marchant

'The Sabres did just enough wrong to kill their chances of winning. They gave up a breakaway before the HSBC Arena crowd had settled into its seats. They missed open nets. They allowed a short-handed goal. Add them all up, and even a fully stacked squad would have trouble. When a team is missing starting goaltender Ryan Miller and leading scorer Thomas Vanek, say goodnight.' … [Read more...] about Error apparent in Sabres’ loss

'In that 12 years, for the most part, Buffalo has been a defense-first team. For all but the two years coming out of the lockout, Lindy Ruff has preached defense. And yet, for some reason, the Sabres have never had a stud lockdown 30-minute per game defenseman in that time.' … [Read more...] about Studless Defense

Marchant goes home and has big night for Ducks (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (AnaheimDucks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Anaheim Coverage

'Patrick Lalime didn’t have a strong debut in his first start since a 3-2 loss at Anaheim on Feb. 2. Lalime, who made 18 saves, dropped to 2-8-1 and hasn’t won since Dec. 13.' … [Read more...] about Giguere stops 34 shots in Ducks 3-2 win

'"It's a tough loss," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "We played well at times, but we didn't take advantage of some situations."' … [Read more...] about Anaheim 3, Buffalo 2

'The Sabres had a chance to take the lead for the first time about midway through the second period when Bobby Ryan went to the box for goaltender interference, however it was the Ducks who capitalized during the Buffalo power play. Marchant swooped in for a shorthanded chance and made the most of it, beating Lalime for his 3rd goal of the season to put Anaheim up 2-1.' … [Read more...] about Ducks Hang On For 3-2 Win Over Sabres