Archives for March 25, 2009

'Miller is 29-16-5 with a 2.50 goals-against average, .919 save percentage, career-high five shutouts in 2008-09.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller expected to return on Friday

'Coach Lindy Ruff provided the news before the team’s home game against Florida on Wednesday. The game will be the 13th Miller has missed since being hurt in the third period of a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers on Feb. 21.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller expected back on Friday

'In a pre-game interview, Lindy Ruff reported that, barring any setbacks, the plan is to have Miller back in the lineup for Friday's match-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Miller within days of returning

'"The guys that get the key ice time, really they are the guys that make the difference game in or game out," Ruff said. "You'll get a game -- one in three, one in four -- where your support guys will rise to the occasion and help you win games. ... The finishers have to finish or we'll be talking about missed opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deep-sixed by forwards

'“You always want to play well for your teammates,” Tellqvist said. “If you play well for your teammates, you’re also playing well for yourself. If you get on a roll here, you never know. We’ll start winning [tonight] and see how it goes.”' … [Read more...] about Tellqvist in line for second start in goal

'Ellis has also had brief NHL stints in Los Angeles and Detroit, but he is hoping he can stay in Buffalo for a long time. He's an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and hopes to start contract negotiations before the summer. "I love it here. It's a great group of guys, great coaching staff," he said.' … [Read more...] about Playoff push

Florida (35-27-11) at Buffalo (34-30-8) (AP) Miller could return as Sabres host Panthers (Sportsticker) Florida Panthers (35-27-11) at Buffalo Sabres (34-30-8) (The Sports Network) 5 Things To Know: Panthers vs Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage

Few cons to being a pro (Portland Press Herald) Sabres’ first round draft pick to call Portland home (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Players Go Back to School (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage