Archives for April 9, 2009

'“We played all season long and we were mostly in the playoff picture,” Spacek lamented. “It’s kind of sad to be in this position right now. Good for us we’re still alive for (tonight’s) game and we can still make the playoffs. But it’s sad for us. We should be in a different position.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay in the hunt

'But long before his signature goal, May had endeared himself to blue-collar Buffalo as a hard-working grinder and fearsome scrapper. The 37-year-old, who played junior hockey in nearby Niagara Falls, Ontario, felt an immediate bond with the region. “I don’t know what I did to deserve that, but it was an amazing feeling,” he said. “... It seemed to me … [Read more...] about It was eMay Day&#8217 all over again for the Sabres

'The 21-year-old left winger scored 27 goals and 26 assists in 54 contests for the Pirates this season, leading all AHL rookies in scoring average.' … [Read more...] about Portland winger Gerbe wins AHL Rookie of the Year

Hurricanes close home schedule against Sabres (Durham Herald Sun) Buffalo (39-32-9) at Carolina (45-28-7) (AP) Sabres’ slim playoff hopes to be tested by Hurricanes (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (39-32-9) at Carolina Hurricanes (45-28-7) (The Sports Network) Game Notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage

'"We can't get too excited, bounce around too much," Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller said. "We've just got to go out and just play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres stay alive with Toronto victory

'But it would be another reminder of how far the NHL's one-time darlings have fallen in less than two years. May made you remember when the Sabres missed the playoffs with dignity, when they went down swinging. This group reminded you of the Sabres at their worst, underachievers who often looked uninterested in a big game against a 12th-place team.' … [Read more...] about Ugly win keeps fading dream alive

'The 21-year-old winger joins Donald Audette (1990) and Mika Noronen (2000) as the only Sabres prospects to earn the Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award. Gerbe was selected in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL entry draft. He played 10 games for the Sabres and registered one assist.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe named AHL’s top rookie

Milestone misfortune for Leafs (Toronto Sun) May's divine day (Toronto Sun) Numbers pile up for Leaf duo (Toronto Star) Joseph ties career loss mark, May plays 1,000th NHL game (Toronto Globe and Mail) Sabres keep slim hopes alive (National Post) Maple Leafs Notebook (National Post) Photo gallery (MapleLeafs.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Toronto Coverage

'“If we can win out, I think we can feel decent about the effort we put in over the last two weeks,” Miller said. “If we do end up missing the playoffs, it’s not going to feel real good, but we’ve given ourselves a chance to compete in these last few games and that’s the kind of character we need moving forward. If we make the playoffs, … [Read more...] about Miller makes 32 saves, Sabres beat Maple Leafs

'To get in, they'll have to win their remaining games, at Carolina on Thursday and at home against Boston on Saturday, have the Rangers lose their remaining two, which are at home against Philadelphia on Thursday and in Philadelphia on Sunday, and have Florida earn no more than two points from its remaining two games, which are at Atlanta on Thursday and at home against … [Read more...] about Sabres playoff hopes still alive, barely, after 3-1 win over the Leafs

'"For the first time in a long time, we held an opponent to one goal. We have to do this in the final two games if we are to have any chance," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "I'm not letting out any secrets. We're not that good on offense, and we have to give Ryan a lot of support."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 1

'Vanek struck for his 38th goal of the season just over eight minutes into the final period to give Buffalo a 2-1 lead. Pominville was credited with the assist. Gaustad's 12th of the season upped lead to 3-1. Spacek and Adam Mair assisted on Gaustad's score.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Still Alive! Top The Leafs 3-1

Pirates miss bid to clinch (Portland Press Herald) DaSilva pokes Sharks into playoffs (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Missed chances cost the Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) Sharks Hold Off Pirates For 2-1 Win (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks clinch playoffs with win over Portland (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage