Archives for February 2009

'“We have to find ways to win those third periods,” said Sabres center Paul Gaustad, who had two assists. “We kind of sat back on our heels. We passed up a lot of shots, so that is something we have to be better at.”' … [Read more...] about Kunitz, Perry lift Ducks with third-period goals

'Jonas Hiller needed to make just 21 saves to help the Anaheim Ducks take a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres at Honda Center.' … [Read more...] about Anaheim 3, Buffalo 2

'The Sabres closed out the game on the power play with Pronger in the box, but failed to capitalize on a number of last-minute chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Close Out Road Trip With 3-2 Loss To Ducks

'He currently has a goal, five assists and a plus-nine rating in 37 games with Portland this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Weber from Portland

'Called up from AHL Portland, Weber was expected to join the Sabres for their game at Anaheim later Monday as Buffalo was set to finish a six-game road trip. Weber returned to the Portland lineup just last week after missing 10 games with a knee injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall D Weber from Portland AHL

'This is the third recall of the season for Weber (20 years old, 6’2” 199 lbs.), who did not record any points in two-games with the Sabres in October and did not see action during his second recall in December.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Mike Weber

'“I know he’s real good,” Drew said. “I’ve skated with him every summer since I can remember. I know some places to shoot on him, and I’m sure he knows how I shoot, too.”' … [Read more...] about Brothers Miller meet again, but probably not on ice

'"It shows right there that we have a team that can play pretty much any style we want," Kaleta said. "If we have a mind-set we're playing physical, we're playing physical. If we need to run and gun, we can do that, too. It just showed."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta&#8217s return turns out to be a hit

Ducks-Sabres: How they match up (Orange County Register) Ducks play host to the Buffalo Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Buffalo (26-19-5) at Anaheim (25-22-5) (AP) Selanne, Ducks set to host Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (26-19-5) at Anaheim Ducks (25-22-5) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Anaheim Coverage

'The team will be comprised of 13 forwards, 7 defensemen and 3 goaltenders and could have a decidedly Buffalo Sabres flavor, as up to 5 Sabres have a legitimate shot at making the squad.' … [Read more...] about A handful of Sabres could highlight US olympic roster

'Hamilton sounded like a guy who finally got a chance to do something he was meant to do.' … [Read more...] about Hamilton’s play by play debut proves he belongs in NHL booth

'“I’m not saying it for my own well-being or security, but I think there will always be a place for it,” Peters said. “There will always be a guy on every team, and some teams have two guys. I don’t ever see it going anywhere. I think the NHL knows how valuable it is to the game and what we mean to teams.”' … [Read more...] about Peters defends fighters&#8217 role

'“Ownership is perhaps the most important thing,” Bettman said. “Nobody has been identified as a potential owner, and nobody has a divine right to move that franchise. Frankly, if we were going to put a franchise there, we’d look at anybody and everybody who would be interested and pick the person who we think would be best.”' … [Read more...] about Bettman&#8217s stance on Hamilton may be good news for Buffalo

'“A lot of people see professional athletes as buying whatever they want,” said Miller, who just purchased a hybrid truck. “Well, I’m trying to make this go for a lifestyle well beyond 35 or 40 years old. I just want to have a nice comfortable life, do a little travel and see stuff around the world. I don’t have to be on ‘MTV Cribs.’ I … [Read more...] about Breaking the Ice

'“I’m constantly blown away by the generosity here. In Buffalo, there are so many people who go out of their way for so many things, it’s unbelievable. The whole [neighborhood] watches out for me.”' … [Read more...] about Miller&#8217s top five reasons to live in Buffalo