Archives for March 2009

'"We played well. We played with emotion," Lalime said. "Special teams were unbelievable again. It was a great effort."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Phoenix 1

'With the win, the 9th-place Sabres pull to within one point of Florida, the New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh; and to within two points of Montreal in the Eastern Conference standings. Buffalo now has 73 points on the season, along with the Carolina Hurricanes who were also winners on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Connolly Racks Up Four Points; Sabres Roll Past Phoenix 5-1

'"In Al Kotalik's place, (it wasn't personal) because you're just looking for something different for your team because you have an abundance of wingers. My problem is, that story broke and I have no idea how TSN gets it. Those things break so quickly after they're done. We have a policy that no one speaks to anyone. You don't talk to the players until after the trade is … [Read more...] about Regier Reflects on Deadline Day

Workhorse goalie rejoins Pirates' lineup (Portland Press Herald) Ebright named the newest member of the Pirates Hall of Fame (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates look at Gerbe on defense (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Host Lowell in Lewiston (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates, Bears...and Teddy Bears, Oh My! (PortlandPirates.com) Get Free Tickets and Support a Great Cause … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'After a decisive 5-1 victory over Montreal on Wednesday night, the Buffalo Sabres sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with 71 points and only 18 games remaining in the regular season. It's officially crunch time.' … [Read more...] about With 18 games to go, Sabres need to make their points

'He made his NHL debut in 2003 against the Montreal Canadiens and recorded three assists in less than 10 minutes of ice time in a New York Rangers win.' … [Read more...] about 10 things you might not know about Dominic Moore

'“There’s no timetable on Ryan,” Ruff said. “Nothing has changed on Ryan. If something happened to Patrick in the meantime, we would’ve been in a real bad spot. We really feel we have a guy that we can put in the net that can win us games.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff responds to a busy day of trades for the Sabres

Phoenix (28-31-5) at Buffalo (32-25-7) (AP) Coyotes continue road trip against Sabres (Sportsticker) Phoenix Coyotes (28-31-5) at Buffalo Sabres (32-25-7) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Phoenix Coverage

'“[Moore] has got a real good two-way game, very effective in power-play situations and effective as a penalty killer,” Ruff said. “I really like his five-on-five play. He’s got good speed, some net presence where he’s tenacious and likes to get around the paint . . . and he’s got a little bit of an edge to him which is good.”' … [Read more...] about Visa problems delay Moore&#8217s start with Sabres

'“To be honest with you, I was shocked [by the trade],” Kotalik told Edmonton reporters following Thursday’s morning skate. “I was in Buffalo for a long time. The first couple hours [after the trade], it was a pill that was tough to swallow. It continued until late night. Right now, you jump in with the guys and it feels better. I just have to get used … [Read more...] about Kotalik eshocked&#8217 by trade at deadline

'"No, I was just thinking about how nice it was to be playing so close to home," the Thornhill native said in a phone interview yesterday. "It's so close, I could drive my own car down. It's certainly a lot nicer than having to play on the other side of the country. I just remember all the times we drove down the same way to go to minor hockey tournaments down there."' … [Read more...] about Moore not bitter at move

Former Pirates owner chosen for team's Hall of Fame (Portland Press Herald) Ebright to Enter the Portland Pirates Hall of Fame (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'“I thought once we got our legs and heads going, we put together the type of effort that gives you a chance to win every night,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres win with no new help

'“I think you’re balancing two things,” Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said. “You’re balancing the short-term and the long-term, and your goal is to make the playoffs. And the long-term is to keep your sight on building each year. To that extent, time will tell, but I think we did it,” he said. “The expectations are to make the … [Read more...] about Busy trade day for Sabres

'“It’s exciting for me, obviously coming here to get a chance to play, and for a really good team too that’s making a push to be in the playoffs,” Tellqvist said. … [Read more...] about Tellqvist eager to make debut