Archives for April 20, 2009

'The 23-year-old Stafford is the most prominent restricted free agent on the Buffalo Sabres. He's coming off a 20-goal, 25-assist season. He had a little stretch in which he was among the team's most dominant players. He did so in the final year of his entry-level contract, while making $984,200. Where might all those numbers put him? Possibly on an RFA offer sheet.' … [Read more...] about USA thinks the world of Sabres’ Stafford

'He’s had a bit of a head start on how to be a pro. Last summer, he moved in to Adam Mair’s Buffalo home and worked out with the longtime Hamilton NHLer. It gave the kid a chance to see how things work in the big time. He’s not sure if he’ll be doing it again this year, but he’ll probably spend most of the next few months in Buffalo just to be … [Read more...] about Hamilton kid movin’ on up

'No one is saying the Sabres need a loudmouth like Sean Avery in the room. But too many quiet players did lessen the Sabres. During a few off-the-record chats, some Sabres said the silence diminished their days.' … [Read more...] about Silence deafening for Sabres

Portland pays for lackluster effort (Portland Press Herald) P-Bruins beat Portland, 5-1, take 2-1 lead in playoff series (Providence Journal) Pirates lack of effort prove to be costly (Maine Hockey Journal) Bruins Take Game 3 and Series Lead (PortlandPirates.com) P-Bruins defeat Pirates 5-1 (ProvidenceBruins.com) Darche stabilizing force on young Pirates (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage