Archives for April 8, 2009

'The Sabres show flashes of offensive brilliance only occasionally. They’re just average defensively. They often wilt late and lose games.' … [Read more...] about It&#8217s emust win&#8217 time for Sabres

'Gerbe, a 21-year-old native of Oxford, Mich., has registered 27 goals and 26 assists for 53 points in 54 contests for the Pirates this season, leading all AHL rookies in scoring average with 0.98 points per game and ranking tied for second with 11 power-play goals. He recorded two assists in his professional debut on Oct. 11 vs. Manchester and scored his first two pro goals on … [Read more...] about Pirates’ Gerbe takes Dudley (Red) Garrett Award

'The theory going into the season was that the Sabres would be a pressure team that revolved around puck pursuit. Get it deep, create a solid forecheck, force turnovers and allow their most talented players to generate offense. That was the oversimplified concept, only they haven't created enough pressure, haven't won enough battles, and haven't had their best players producing … [Read more...] about Inconsistency is Sabres’ hallmark

'Connolly hasn't been the same since taking a hit behind the net against New Jersey last Saturday. He was slow getting to the bench but returned. He was back in the lineup against Detroit on Monday, but he did not take any faceoffs. MacArthur played only 8 minutes, 43 seconds against Detroit after scoring five times in his previous seven games.' … [Read more...] about Connolly, MacArthur battle injuries

Buffalo (38-32-9) at Toronto (33-34-13) (AP) Sabres look to keep fledgling playoff hopes alive (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (38-32-9) at Toronto Maple Leafs (33-34-13) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Toronto Coverage

Well-traveled rookies hope to give Pirates playoff boost (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage