Archives for February 2009

'"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

'“It’s no fun,” the winger said. “I came here to play and give the fans a show.”' … [Read more...] about Gerbe&#8217s ice time cut short, but he could be back

'“There were some games at the beginning of the year you just sat back and said, ‘Wow, man, is he playing hard,’” coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday after the Sabres practiced. “And I haven’t seen that (return). It’s a discussion I’ve had with him. We’re at crunch time now, and crunch time means you got to go even harder and got … [Read more...] about Ruff hoping to see rturn of eold&#8217 Paille

'''The Amerks should have never left Buffalo,'' said Todd Rutherford of Greece. ``Florida promised to give us a winning team and they haven't done anything.''' … [Read more...] about Rochester fans still love ‘old’ Amerks

'Montreal Juniors centre Luke Adam remains in intensive car after rupturing his spleen during Sunday's game against the Baie-Comeau Drakkar. Adam, a 19-year-old Buffalo Sabres draft choice, underwent two-hour emergency surgery earlier this week and is expected to remain in intensive care for at leas the next three days. A club spokesman said he will miss at least six to eight … [Read more...] about QMJHL per-game attendance dips