Archives for March 15, 2009

'Even with the Sabres earning a consolation point, this one was especially maddening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres squander lead, lose in shootout

'The winger's first 30 games, 18 minutes or more was the norm. The last 30, the exception. While cause and effect can be argued, the decline in Vanek's production cannot. Two dozen goals those first 30 games, just a ten-spot the last 30. Shorthanded duty, a carrot Ruff likes to dangle, has shriveled to almost nothing.' … [Read more...] about Gimme Back That Lead

'“But I know one thing.” Butler said. “I would much rather have a chair here than a stall in Portland.”' … [Read more...] about Butler happy with his spot and role

'“I don’t mean this to open up Pandora’s box, but anything like that you evaluate at the end of the year,” Quinn said. “But, no, that’s not an issue for us, changing the manager or the coach. . . . I’m not a believer of saying, ‘You have to do something, so fire the coach.’ I just don’t believe in that … [Read more...] about Look for the Regier-Ruff team to stay on the job

'It was a game that fell apart so suddenly that the the stunned sellout crowd of 18,690 could barely boo on its way out the door.' … [Read more...] about Sabres squander lead, lose in shootout

'Light the cigar, it’s all over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose to Thrashers in shootout

Photo gallery (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Atlanta Coverage

'“Your three best shooters go out in the shootout and don’t get a goal,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff, who saw Derek Roy, Tim Connolly, Drew Stafford, and Thomas Vanek all come up empty in the shootout. “That makes it tough.”' … [Read more...] about Sterling&#8217s shootout goal gives Thrashers 4-3 win

'Todd White tied the game with 3.5 seconds left in regulation and Brett Sterling notched the lone goal of the shootout as Atlanta edged Buffalo, 4-3, at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'Buffalo now two points out of the last playoff position with 76 points. They do gain a point on the Rangers who lost earlier in the day. New York is now alone in eighth in the Eastern Conference. Carolina is now in seventh with 79 points. The Sabres still two points behind Florida for ninth in the East.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Give Away 4-3 Shootout Decision To Atlanta

Pirates' skid ends in Lewiston, 6-1 (Portland Press Herald) Pirates pillage Devils (Lewiston Sun Journal) Photo gallery (Lewiston Sun Journal) Pirates get back to winning ways -- in Lewiston (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Beat Devils 6-1 (PortlandPirates.com) Devils Defeated By Pirates, 6-1 (LowellDevilsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage