Archives for March 1, 2009

'“I was injured, but now I’m healthy,” Afinogenov said after a hard skate in Nassau Coliseum. “It’s like 10 days now. The doctors cleared me to play and stuff, but I’m not in the lineup. That’s why it’s frustrating for me, definitely.”' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov says he&#8217s been ready to go

'Regier navigated through the deadline 10 times in his career, had more success some years than others. Never has the situation been so complex as the one facing him this season.' … [Read more...] about GMs need a dose of realism as deadline approaches

'"We didn't put the work in," Sabres defenseman Jaroslav Spacek said. "In the first period we tried to stay out a little too long. We had a couple of chances, didn't bury them. When they scored the first goal they started to just play [a] soft game, play simple. They just didn't give us anything. It was always four or five guys back. Sometimes we tried too hard, … [Read more...] about Sabres come away from Long Island empty-handed

For Islanders, it's a win and Bill Guerin trade talk (New York Daily News) Guerin sits out as Isles triumph (New York Post) Guerin expected to be traded to contender today (New York Newsday) As season slides, discontent brews (New York Newsday) Wang has tried to keep Islanders on (New York Newsday) Danis, Isles Shut Out Sabres, 2-0 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“We had plenty of chances to score, and we didn’t put any in,” Sabres forward Derek Roy said. “It’s definitely frustrating.”' … [Read more...] about Danis makes 31 saves, Isles beat Sabres 2-0

'"It (Islanders) was a young team that was ready to work," said Lalime. "It seemed like they were maybe a little more hungry than we were."' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 2, Buffalo 0

'Overall, the Sabres went 0 for 4 on the power play. They killed all 4 Islanders power play chances as well. Patrick Lalime was saddled with the loss, despite stopping 32 of 34 Isles shots on net.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop Third In A Row; 2-0 Losers To Islanders

'Scoring woes apparently aren't enough of a reason for the Buffalo Sabres to reinstate Maxim Afinogenov into their lineup, despite the fact the winger says he's been healthy for quite some time.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov’s healthy but Sabres won’t play him

Pirates fall: Hartford rallies for 4-3 win (Portland Press Herald) Pack Win Sixth Straight (Hartford Courant) Pirates fragile when it counts (Maine Hockey Journal) Wolf Pack Deals Pirates 4-3 Overtime Loss (PortlandPirates.com) Wolf Pack defeat Pirates (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage