Archives for February 28, 2009

'“The No. 1 option is to stay in Buffalo,” the center said. “Right now I don’t think about that too much. I think about how important these games are and how important it is to win hockey games right now and make the playoffs.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly waits to find out his fate

'Program Director Andy Roth defended using White as a ticket salesman. “It’s a strategy the Sabres want to do,” Roth said. “If it helps the Sabres, it’s great.”' … [Read more...] about White&#8217s pitch for Sabres is off base

Buffalo (31-24-7) at New York (18-36-7) (AP) Islanders continue homestand against depleted Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (31-24-7) at New York Islanders (18-36-7) (The Sports Network) Isles To Host Sabres Tonight (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'Darcy Regier told me today that he will be speaking with Tim Connolly's agent today and likely this weekend. I asked the Sabres GM if he had made an offer and he said no. He said the discussions have been about what the sides are thinking or really the perameters of a deal.' … [Read more...] about Regier to continue talks

Portland ends skid with win at Worcester (Portland Press Herald) NHL bad boy in town to face Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Sharks going wrong way (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates morale gain boost with the road win (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Win 2-1 Over Sharks (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks can’t solve Pirates (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'"I owe an awful lot to that man (Torrey) for my career," said Regier. "And he was kind enough to refer to me as being a very efficient player, which I laughed about, and said I would prefer effective but I'll take it."' … [Read more...] about Trades can affect post-playing life, too

'"I never had to make a decision whether to go with one country or the other. It was the United States who asked me to play for them. It was a fun tournament; my first time competing in an international tournament. We had great guys on the team and we were coached by John Tortorella and Mike Sullivan. I really enjoyed myself. As much as I would have liked to be in the Stanley … [Read more...] about Pominville seeks U.S. Olympic team berth

'It is believed that Ennis is the first player to score six goals in a game in the history of the Tigers organization. He was one goal away from equaling the WHL record for most goals in a single contest at seven, which is held by five different players. “Every time I scored and came back to the bench it was just like ‘wow,’” said Ennis, who had an … [Read more...] about Ennis’ magical night