Archives for February 2009

'“I think he’s a lot closer but I was a little concerned yesterday,” Ruff said. “I always get a little bit worried with ankles when you’re coming back. I know he felt it yesterday, but today was better."' … [Read more...] about Sekera close to return

'“It’s an opportunity for three very creative guys to be together,” said Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “It’s maybe something we look at in a game, it may be a line that isn’t even in tomorrow’s practice.”' … [Read more...] about Roy shifts to left wing

'“To be honest, I have no idea,” Pominville said Monday. “I’m trying to do the same things I’ve always done. On the power play, I’m a little further from the net [at the point]. But it’s the same position I was last year. I’m not going to use that as an excuse. Five-on-five, I’ve just got to find a way to score … [Read more...] about Pominville must provide scoring now

'"It's maybe something we look at a game, maybe a line that isn't even there at [today's] practice but we thought we'd take a look at it," Ruff said. "There's a lot of skill obviously on the line, an opportunity for three very creative guys to be together. But sometimes you put all your creative guys together, there's not enough smack."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Roy practices with Connolly, Stafford

'"I'm expecting a lot of South Buffalo to be here," said Sabres minority owner Larry Quinn. "A lot of people see these young players as our future so there's a lot of curiosity about it. And they're just like the Sabres ... they have a lot of injuries too. They're learning how to get through that."' … [Read more...] about A home port visit by Kennedy

'“It’s special for all of us to come in and play in an NHL building. As much as we want all of our players to reach their potential and play in the NHL, the reality of it is there are players in our lineup that this might be their only chance to play in an NHL building,” Dineen said. “It’s an exciting night for us. There’s a buzz in town. And … [Read more...] about Pirates set to invade HSBC

'“There is a very noticeable buzz in our locker room about playing here in Buffalo,” Head Coach Kevin Dineen said. “We have a chance to get a feel of what we see on the TV all the time.”' … [Read more...] about Pirates prepare for Buffalo

Pirates buzzing in Buffalo (Maine Hockey Journal) Rats get back some scoring (Albany Times Union) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'In addition to Vanek, the Sabres are also missing winger Maxim Afinogenov (hip/groin), forward Paul Gaustad (upper body) and defensemen Andrej Sekera (ankle) and Henrik Tallinder (shoulder). Defenseman Teppo Numminen just returned from a jaw fracture.' … [Read more...] about Vanek out 3-4 weeks with fractured jaw

'The Sabres are seventh in the East with 62 points but solidly in the race to finish as high as fourth, where Philadelphia sits with 65 points. Montreal has 64 while the New York Rangers have 63.' … [Read more...] about Sabres entering homestretch

'Vanek had been the Sabres' iron man, playing in his team-high 225th straight game Saturday and never missing one due to injury in his four NHL seasons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek out 3-4 weeks with fractured jaw

'The defeat was particularly frustrating for goaltender Ryan Miller, who had allowed just five goals in 25 shootout attempts this season. But the Senators used some dekes to beat him three out of four times.' … [Read more...] about Shootout success halted by Sens

'Several teams are looking to move money and the Sabres have been dealt a huge blow with Vanek's injury. Now is Regier's chance to bandage the wound, please the fans, spend a little of the organizational depth and money, and in turn, help Buffalo lock up a playoff berth.' … [Read more...] about Regier’s Time Is Now

Sports Digest (Portland Press Herald) Hershey falls victim to AHL newcomer (Harrisburg Patriot News) DeCaro shows little love in Hershey (Maine Hockey Journal) Portland Scores Giant Win In Hershey, 3-2 (PortlandPirates.com) Bears fall to Pirates 3-2 Sunday (HersheyPA.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'Vanek has been one of the Sabres' best players this year recording 52 points in 54 games. Vanek is also tied for second in the league in scoring with 32 goals, and was named to the NHL All-Star game last month.' … [Read more...] about Vanek out 3-4 weeks with fractured jaw