Archives for March 29, 2009

'"There's still a lot of hockey left to play. It's a race to 82 games, so there are points to be had and we know we're in a battle. We feel we can compete, even if we're down. Those types of games are going to be good for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to catch Habs’ playoff spot

'One option in Buffalo is firing Regier and replacing him with a general manager who would determine Ruff’s future. Quinn has been adamant about the goal, winning the Cup. Assuming he’s serious, he should want an aggressive GM who isn’t enamored with his own players, someone who is the direct opposite of Regier.' … [Read more...] about Status quo won&#8217t get Sabres to the promised land

'The Sabres trail Montreal by four points with seven games remaining, while ninth-place Florida sits three points ahead.' … [Read more...] about Lydman helps Sabres catch a break

'"Their doctors deemed him to have a concussion," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "That's disappointing. When a player's got his back turned, it's disappointing. He took a tough blow there. You hope that it's dealt with."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta sustains concussion

'There were plenty of pockets of empty seats on Friday, and if the Leafs get worse before they get better, it’ll be an even tougher sell. With the economy the way it is, a sound Leafs organization is crucial to the Sabres’ success.' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ success important to Sabres

'If they make the playoffs - and that's a big if - I wonder how they will disappoint the fans this time.' … [Read more...] about Don&#8217t get too excited just yet Sabres fans

'Buffalo played desperately, storming Price with a 16-shot barrage in the third, tying the game early in the period after the Canadiens had stormed back from a 2-0 deficit with three second-period goals in a span of less than eight minutes.' … [Read more...] about Shootout heroics give Buffalo hope

'There have been 129 coaching changes since Ruff assumed control of the Sabres - an average of more than four per team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ iron man behind bench

[Rough English translation from French language source] For article, click here: '“It is also necessary to have a double personality, kind Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, adds he. The players do not want to always see the same person. One day they are sermonized, the following day one makes them laugh. One cannot to either send the same very message them and present the … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff is conscious of its chance

Miller Slams Door in Shootout (Montreal Gazette) Shootout heroics give Buffalo hope (Montreal Gazette) Sabres' iron man behind bench (Montreal Gazette) The Numbers Game - March 28, 2009 (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: Nevertheless a point... (Le Journal … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage

'“We need the points more--we can’t get down,” Miller said. “If this were the last game of the season that would have been unfortunate, but there are seven games left.”' … [Read more...] about Miller, Lydman lead Sabres past Habs in shootout

'For the seventh time this season, struggling forward Maxim Afinogenov was scratched. Others not dressed for Buffalo were Teppo Numminen, Matt Ellis, Nathan Paetsch, Andrew Peters and Mikael Tellqvist.' … [Read more...] about Tony Lydman scores shootout winner as Sabres edge Canadiens 4-3

'"I was a little bit disappointed in the second period," Miller said. "I had to pull a bit tighter and be there for the boys. We stayed calm, and knew what had to be done, and I think the guys reacted well. Maybe we're growing up, who knows."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Montreal 3 (SO)

'MacArthur scored less than four minutes into the third period to tie the game. The goal is MacArthur's fifteenth of the season, and his third in just over a week. That was the last goal scored in regulation. Neither team scored in overtime either, setting up a shootout between the two teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Still Alive!

Murphy shows his worth to Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Pirates make it two in a row to move into third place (Maine Hockey Journal) Muy Bien! Murphy Hat Trick Helps Pirates To 5-2 Win (PortlandPirates.com) The Colin Murphy Show (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage