Archives for February 27, 2009

'“I’m not happy,” Ducks general manager Bob Murray said after Gaustad was in Buffalo’s lineup for Thursday night’s 2-1, shootout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C. “If we’re going to be suspended for blows to the head, then they have to look at the other teams when our guys get hit. This just astounds me that Gaustad is … [Read more...] about Ducks still outraged by late hit on Getzlaf

'The Sabres weren't disheartened by the Hurricanes' leap into a postseason position. They took solace in dominating the first two periods, in which they held a 24-13 shot edge, and were pleased with the number of chances they created. The problem was beating Cam Ward only once on their 37 shots and not at all in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ effort, goaltending shine in shootout loss

'"I hope so," Vanek said prior to Thursday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. "I would like to play tonight, but obviously it's not stable enough yet. So hopefully another week and I'll be back."' … [Read more...] about Vanek says his return is just days away

Canes squeeze by Sabres (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Hurricanes 2, Sabres 1 (SO) (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'A game-time decision with the flu, Patrick Lalime had a strong game, making 31 saves for the Sabres. Buffalo has lost two in a row since star goalie Ryan Miller sprained his ankle Saturday night against the New York Rangers. “Sometimes when you’re feeling your worst, you play your best,” Ruff said of Lalime. “It gets you in a little bit more of a … [Read more...] about Jokinen&#8217s shootout goal lifts Canes

'"I thought it was a great game both ways," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "The first 40 the puck movement was real good, we had some good opportunities we didn't take advantage of then we got in some penalty trouble, it gave them some momentum. I thought we bounced back again in overtime and late in the third. I think everyone got their money's worth."' … [Read more...] about Carolina 2, Buffalo 1 (SO)

'All three Buffalo shooters -- Ales Kotalik, Jason Pominville, and Tim Connolly -- were stonewalled by Ward. Jokinen's goal was the only shot that got past Lalime, but it was all the Canes would need for the win. Because the game ended after regulation, the Sabres get one point in the standings and are now tied with Carolina in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Ward, Hurricanes Outlast Sabres 2-1 In Shootout

'The first 500 who present to donate will receive an autographed Buffalo Sabres hockey puck autographed by a Sabres player. There will be a kids area, free cholesterol screening, and visits from Sabretooth and Perry Winkle of Perry’s Ice Cream.' … [Read more...] about Sabres holding blood drive at HSBC Arena on March 2

For a general manager that is known to be conservative to a fault, Sabres fans better hope Regier doesn't use Buffalo's current "limbo" standing as a reason to keep the status quo. … [Read more...] about Status quo won’t do, Regier needs to make his moves