Archives for March 17, 2009

'“That top line of Connolly, (Jochen) Hecht and Pominville has to make a difference,” he said. “It’s the only way we’re going to get through and get on a run. Those guys have to be the difference-makers."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know they need to play better

'While he doesn’t have a timetable for a return, Miller plans on playing before the regular season ends April 11. “That’s what I’m working for,” he said of a return. “If I’m not working and doing the things I’m doing, that becomes a little bit more difficult. But if I’m doing this kind of stuff, working through it, it pushes … [Read more...] about Sabres upbeat on Miller&#8217s progress

'“That’s what I’m working for. If I don’t work it and do the things I’m doing, then that becomes a little more difficult,” Miller said. “If I keep doing this kind of stuff and working through it, it pushes the timetable way up. I fully expect to play. That’s what’s in my head. Without any setbacks, it’s very likely … [Read more...] about Miller taking strides toward return

'“When you leave here and go home that night, you’re kind of shaking your head,” admitted captain Craig Rivet. “You’re disgusted with it, upset with it. But things like that happen. You wake up the next morning and try to refocus.”' … [Read more...] about Team is still angry about its last loss

Senators Game Day (Ottawa Citizen) Gameday: Sabres at Senators (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo (34-27-8) at Ottawa (28-30-10) (AP) Reeling Sabres look for sparks against Senators (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (34-27-8) at Ottawa Senators (28-30-10) (The Sports Network) Sens aim to extend hex over Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage