Archives for March 21, 2009

'Who is directly accountable for the Sabres demise? We will examine all the aspects of this collapse and put the blame squarely where it belongs. Let's start with Ruff. In all pro sports, it is the head coach who goes first when a team's play goes south. The Sabres have gone so far south this season that the ice in HSBC Arena is melting!' … [Read more...] about Should Ruff & Regier be fired?

Up next: Sabres at Rangers (Bergen Record) Buffalo (34-29-8) at New York (37-26-8) (AP) Rangers trying to solidify playoff spot (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (34-29-8) at New York Rangers (37-26-8) (The Sports Network) Rangers open 3-game homestand vs. Sabres tonight (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'Have the players quit on their coach?' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 collapse looks like trouble for Regier, Ruff

'“I honestly hope somehow the Sabres can find a way to win down the stretch and get into the playoffs--after tonight,” Briere said. “I know a lot of those guys and how good they can be. So I understand how frustrating it is when things are not clicking the way they want. Personally I don’t like seeing them in that position.”' … [Read more...] about Briere looks strong helping Flyers take win

'The Sabres, meanwhile, were left to wonder why they keep making the same defensive mistakes that give teams comebacks and point-blank chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ slide won’t stop

'Lalime played well immediately after taking over when Miller went down one month ago (eight goals allowed in five games), but in the last five he has allowed 20 goals and that has contributed mightily to a 1-4-1 slide that tilts the Sabres perilously close to the cliff's edge in the playoff race.' … [Read more...] about Reeling Buffalo Sabres suffer big setback with loss to Philadelphia

'Herein lies the most serious difference between the Sabres and teams who deserve a playoff berth. Other teams mean it. Really mean it. Mean it when they go to the net. Mean it when they clear the puck. Mean it when they hit a guy because they’re angry. Not scoring is one thing. The Sabres have had their nights when they work and work, but can’t seem to put one past … [Read more...] about Lack of grit blossoming into Sabres’ defining trait

Briere shines in Flyers comback win over Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' Jones could be back soon (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Finally, it's a goal mine for Briere (Philadelphia Daily News) Briere scores twice as Flyers beat Sabres (Bucks County Courier Times) Photo gallery (PhiladelphiaFlyers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Buffalo, meanwhile, remained 10th in the conference race with 76 points. The Sabres have won only once in their last six games in what is becoming a more desperate climb back into contention.' … [Read more...] about Briere scores 2 goals, Flyers beat Sabres 6-4

'"We had plenty of chances tonight," said Moore. "They were very opportunistic and we gave them some great opportunities that they capitalized on tonight."' … [Read more...] about Philadelphia 6, Buffalo 4

'Only two years ago, Danny Briere was part of a Sabres team that had fans dreaming of the Stanley Cup. On Friday, he helped bury his former mates by scoring twice in a 6-4 Flyers victory, dealing a severe blow to whatever slim playoff hopes Buffalo still had. Marty Biron, another former Sabre, chimed in with an impressive performance of his own. The Philadelphia netminder … [Read more...] about Briere, Biron Haunt Former Team in 6-4 Flyers Win

Without a whimper (Portland Press Herald) Wolf Pack Defeat Portland (Hartford Courant) It was just plain ugly (Maine Hockey Journal) Wolf Pack Beats Pirates 3-1 (PortlandPirates.com) Wolf Pack Take over First Place with 3-1 win in Portland (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage