Archives for March 27, 2009

'“He’s got the best record and the best numbers,” Ruff said. “There’s no reason that our guys shouldn’t even play harder in front of Ryan now, getting him back and saying, ‘We’re going to buy you a little time to get into these games and get ready to play.’”' … [Read more...] about Will Miller&#8217s return boost Sabres

Maple Leafs Game Day (National Post) Toronto (31-30-13) at Buffalo (35-30-8) (AP) Sabres expect G Miller back for Maple Leafs (Sportsticker) Toronto Maple Leafs (31-30-13) at Buffalo Sabres (35-30-8) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

A worthy inductee to the Hall (Portland Press Herald) Portland! Persson has landed (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Donate Teddy Bears to Local Hospital (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'"No one's made me into a savior," he said after practice. "I'm a goalie. I go out, and I try and stop the puck. If I can help make a difference, I want to do it. I'm by no means a guarantee, and I'm by no means a savior. I can only go out there and give my honest effort and get in the way to stop the puck."' … [Read more...] about Miller returns for Sabres’ stretch drive

'"That's the way this league works," Moore said after practice in HSBC Arena. "Players change teams a lot. You have to face your old teams. Again, it's an important game because it's an important game for us in our drive to make something happen here. That's why it's important."' … [Read more...] about Moore downplays clash with old mates

'For example, the idea that the Sabres -- a team notorious for hoarding draft choices -- would ship a fourth-round pick to the desert for a goalie who got exactly two starts simply doesn’t make sense.' … [Read more...] about Tellqvist move sure looks peculiar

'The Alumni Team included Rob Ray, Craig Muni, Mike Boland, Derek Smith and Morris Titanic, along with Kevyn Adams, who won a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes and now lives in Bemus Point during summer, and Ruben Brown, formerly an offensive lineman with the Buffalo Bills.' … [Read more...] about Sabres alumni, CLCS staff square off

'"It is extremely important we make the playoffs," Ruff said during a phone interview last night. "We are sometimes the heartbeat of the city and have been, given that the Bills haven't made the playoffs (since Jan. 8, 2000). "We NEED to make it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres desperate for playoffs

'"(The Leafs) are playing with nothing to lose right now and they've been playing well with that mentality," he said. "We've got to match that intensity."' … [Read more...] about Moore: Friends until puck drops

'"I think he's probably more into the role he's supposed to be in -- a third or fourth-line checking centre who is going to spend more time on the defensive side than be involved in the offence," Wilson said of Moore, who has three points in nine games with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Moore’s rut no biggie

'So Moore faces a tough decision: test his worth on a market that almost certainly will tighten its purse strings or consider an offer from Toronto and play close to home.' … [Read more...] about Playoffs mean more to Moore

'"We have a great shot at a run. Hopefully, we gained some confidence with [the 5-3 win over Florida]. The boys did a great job dealing with the adversity, coming together as a team."' … [Read more...] about Miller time returns against Leafs

'"I think it is unfair to judge him by numbers," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said yesterday. "He has not had the power-play role that he had in Toronto. His five-on-five play, and his puck possession play, and his penalty killing have been very good for us. I have no complaints about the way he has played."' … [Read more...] about Not by the numbers