Archives for March 22, 2009

'Thomas Vanek takes a $1.6 million pay cut next season. They can save another $3.25 million if they trade Henrik Tallinder, another $3.8 million if they can find a suitor for Hecht. They can use the money to stiffen their defense and strengthen their forwards, but Regier needs to pounce when opportunities come to improve the roster. That’s what Boston, Washington and … [Read more...] about Economy could help Sabres make quick reversal

'“It all gets blown out of proportion as far as that I’m some sort of lunatic that’s constantly screaming at players and kicking them,” Tortorella said in Madison Square Garden. “No, I care about the players. But I’m going to coach them. I am going to coach them. Some players don’t like to be coached, but I’m going to coach … [Read more...] about Struggling Rangers enacted Torts law

'The Sabres were pushed into the coffin by their former leaders. It seems all that's left is for the NHL's standings mathematicians to nail it shut. The 10th-place Sabres remain five points out of an Eastern Conference playoff spot, but another game to make up ground is gone.' … [Read more...] about The beat goes on for Sabres

Healthy Goalie Makes Difference for Rangers (New York Times) Hot Rangers foil Sabres at Garden (New York Daily News) Blueshirts go forward (New York Post) Rangers hold off Sabres in playoff drive (Newsday) Tortorella instills Rangers with fighting spirit (Newsday) Schoenfeld has had big impact on Rangers' defense (Newsday) Rangers' Callahan celebrates birthday in style … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“Nobody is going to quit,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I don’t know if I ever played with anybody who ever quit. We’ve got the jump back. We’ve got the pizzaz back. The only trouble is, we’re running out of time.”' … [Read more...] about 3-goal 2nd lifts Rangers over Sabres, 5-3

'"It's disappointing because it doesn't matter how the game looks cause we need the points and we didn't get them tonight," said Lydman. "It's just very disappointing. It's the time of the season when the little things matter and the little mistakes cost you."' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 5, Buffalo 3

'Patrick Lalime made fifteen saves in two periods of action and picks up the loss. Mikael Tellqvist was a perfect 11 for 11 in one period between the pipes for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Rangers Dump Sabres 5-3

Pirates throw away a victory (Portland Press Herald) Hershey wins on Kronwall's 1st goal (Harrisburg Patriot News) Pirates let a crucial game slip away (Maine Hockey Journal) Bears Come Back to Beat Pirates 5-4 (PortlandPirates.com) Bears stun Pirates with thrilling comeback (HersheyPA.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage