'“I said we needed some players to pick up the pace in Thomas’ absence,” Ruff said.”It looked like we were going to be able to. In the short-term we were doing well. In the last three games we didn’t answer the call,” he said.”It really falls on my shoulders. We’ve got to be better offensively.”' … [Read more...] about What happened to the Sabres offense?
Archives for March 3, 2009
Maxim doesn’t want to leave Buffalo
'“I play all my games here,” Afinogenov said. “I have all my friends here. It’s my home here. Definitely I want to be here. But ... I want to play here. If I’m sitting, there’s no reason for me to be here.”' … [Read more...] about Maxim doesn’t want to leave Buffalo
Vanek back to help slumping Sabres
'“It’s always tough to watch the team, and especially when they’re not winning it makes it even tougher,” said Vanek, who was hurt after taking Ottawa’s Anton Volchenkov’s slap shot to the face in a game on Feb. 7. “You hate watching your team struggle out there, so it’s nice to get back and hopefully I’ll be able to help … [Read more...] about Vanek back to help slumping Sabres
Trade deadline approaches
'As a veteran of 10 NHL seasons - and part of three trades in his career - Spacek said some younger players have asked him about the possibility of moving to another team. “I say don’t worry about it. When it happens it happens, I can help you after. I have the list at home, we’ll pull it out from the drawer and just do it,” he laughed. “Everyone … [Read more...] about Trade deadline approaches
Sabres' Vanek set to return Wednesday
'"It's always tough to watch the team, especially when they're not winning," Vanek said Monday in HSBC Arena. "That makes it even tougher. If you're watching the game and you're out injured or a healthy scratch, you hate watching your team struggle and lose. It's nice to get back and hopefully help out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Vanek set to return Wednesday
Afinogenov may be back in time for Habs
'"Max is a possibility," coach Lindy Ruff said. "We've got him through some good practices. We're evaluating his practices to see whether he can make a difference. He's definitely a possibility for playing."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov may be back in time for Habs