Archives for March 2009

'“I’m very embarrassed. Embarrassed for our fans, embarrassed for how we played the last forty minutes,” Ruff said. “It’s not acceptable this time of year."' … [Read more...] about Bell scores twice, Senators beat Sabres 4-2

'"We took a lot of tough calls, we took a lot of tough penalties," said Ruff. "It took a lot of guys out of the game after we too six straight in the second period."' … [Read more...] about Bell scores twice, Senators beat undisciplined Sabres 4-2

'Mikael Tellqvist allowed four goals on 36 shots for Buffalo, which hasn't won on the road since a victory in Toronto on February 17.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 4, Buffalo 2

'The Sabres managed only 13 shots on net, just two shy of the franchise record for fewest in a game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Tripped Up In Ottawa 4-2

New Pirate looking for redemption (Portland Press Herald) Waugh embracing second opportunity (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'“That top line of Connolly, (Jochen) Hecht and Pominville has to make a difference,” he said. “It’s the only way we’re going to get through and get on a run. Those guys have to be the difference-makers."' … [Read more...] about Sabres know they need to play better

'While he doesn’t have a timetable for a return, Miller plans on playing before the regular season ends April 11. “That’s what I’m working for,” he said of a return. “If I’m not working and doing the things I’m doing, that becomes a little bit more difficult. But if I’m doing this kind of stuff, working through it, it pushes … [Read more...] about Sabres upbeat on Miller&#8217s progress

'“That’s what I’m working for. If I don’t work it and do the things I’m doing, then that becomes a little more difficult,” Miller said. “If I keep doing this kind of stuff and working through it, it pushes the timetable way up. I fully expect to play. That’s what’s in my head. Without any setbacks, it’s very likely … [Read more...] about Miller taking strides toward return

'“When you leave here and go home that night, you’re kind of shaking your head,” admitted captain Craig Rivet. “You’re disgusted with it, upset with it. But things like that happen. You wake up the next morning and try to refocus.”' … [Read more...] about Team is still angry about its last loss

Senators Game Day (Ottawa Citizen) Gameday: Sabres at Senators (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo (34-27-8) at Ottawa (28-30-10) (AP) Reeling Sabres look for sparks against Senators (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (34-27-8) at Ottawa Senators (28-30-10) (The Sports Network) Sens aim to extend hex over Sabres (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'"Sunday I tried a tape job and today I tried a different tape job. I'm seeing what works and what doesn't work and seeing how the ankle reacts," Miller said. "A lot of what I have to do right now is just make sure I'm keeping that scar tissue active, breaking it up, keeping all the muscles around it active."' … [Read more...] about Miller injury update

'Miller said on Monday that he still feels some discomfort when he’s stretching, but noted he has not experienced any setbacks during his rehabilitation. “I fully expect to play,” he said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller progressing from ankle injury

'With Saturday’s 4-3 shootout loss to the Thrashers, Buffalo fell to 8-8-4 against the teams currently ranked 11-15 in the East (Toronto, Ottawa, Atlanta, Tampa Bay and the New York Islanders). That’s just 20 out of a possible 40 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struggle with doormats

'Even with the Sabres earning a consolation point, this one was especially maddening.' … [Read more...] about Sabres squander lead, lose in shootout

'The winger's first 30 games, 18 minutes or more was the norm. The last 30, the exception. While cause and effect can be argued, the decline in Vanek's production cannot. Two dozen goals those first 30 games, just a ten-spot the last 30. Shorthanded duty, a carrot Ruff likes to dangle, has shriveled to almost nothing.' … [Read more...] about Gimme Back That Lead