Archives for September 20, 2009

'"I've never really been told that before, but I knew that was something I had to work on this summer," McCormick said after a recent practice in HSBC Arena. "That really helps my game when I get on the forecheck and backcheck, and that's something I really want to bring to the team."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ McCormick working on skill set

'"You want to start as early as you can to come together as a team," Miller said. "We're going to have to be a team that gets through these tight games and finds ways to battle through and not get frustrated. I think [Saturday night] was an example of just wanting to accomplish something out there."' … [Read more...] about Miller preserves Sabres’ victory

'"Leaving the season, we talked about having the right kind of attitude in the locker room," Miller said. "That was something we addressed, and we're hoping it does come together where these guys are here for all the right reasons."' … [Read more...] about Sabres say they’re more accountable now

Wings drop exhibition game (Detroit Free Press) Howard calm after deflections (Detroit Free Press) Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press) Jury is still out on Red Wings backup goalie Jimmy Howard (Detroit News) Jimmy Howard beaten on two deflected shots in Red Wings' preseason loss to Sabres (Booth Newspapers) Jeremy Williams, Kris Newbury competing for roster spot with Red … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Detroit Coverage

'Paul Gaustad added an empty-net goal and Ryan Miller stopped 42 shots for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Roy, Vanek lift Sabres to 3-1 win over Red Wings

'Thomas Vanek scored the eventual game-winner midway through the final period, as the Sabres scored three times in the third to top the Red Wings, 3-1, in preseason action.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Detroit 1

'Roy's power play marker in the third period tied the game 1-1 between Buffalo and Detroit. Craig Rivet and Jason Pominville assisted on the score. Vanek tipped home the go ahead goal just minutes later to give the Sabres the lead. Vanek tipped home a shot from by Chris Butler the point past Red Wings netminder Jim Howard for the lead. Gaustad added an empty net goal to cap … [Read more...] about Sabres Score Late To Top Red Wings 3-1