Archives for September 28, 2009

'In other words the pieces are in place for the Sabres to be playoff contender. And they'll have to be. Patience is running thin in Buffalo for a team that hints at promise but remains unfulfilled.' … [Read more...] about Sabres stop bleeding, need to make move

'Thomas Vanek's second goal of the game at 12:37 of the third broke a 5-5 tie, and Matt Ellis scored what proved to be the game-winner on a backhander 92 seconds later as the Sabres scored four times in the final 20 minutes to overcome a 4-3 deficit.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score seven in preseason finale

New attitude facing Leafs (Toronto Sun) Stalberg hoping for chance to inflict pain (Toronto Sun) London calling Kadri (Toronto Sun) Viktor Stalberg proves he's ready (Toronto Star) Two stars, two stats (Toronto Star) Sabres bring Leafs back to earth (Toronto Globe and Mail) ‘Our goal is to make the playoffs,' Burke says (Toronto Globe and Mail) Stalberg impresses … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage

'“I think both teams were disinterested most of the night,” Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson said. “It’s your last exhibition game. Lord knows, we’ve played enough of them.”' … [Read more...] about Vanek scores twice in Sabres 7-6 win over Leafs

'Tomas Vanek scored twice for the Sabres (4-1-1), who trailed twice in the game. Clarke MacArthur, Nathan Gerbe, Jochen Hecht, Tim Kennedy and Matt Ellis also had goals.' … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs lose final pre-season game 7-6; Stalberg makes team

'Patrick Lalime's subpar effort was bailed out by the offense as he let in all six scores on 27 shots.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Toronto 6

'Several Sabres notched multi-point nights, including Thomas Vanek.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Leafs 7-6 In Preseason Finale

Monarchs drop exhibition opener (Manchester Union Leader) Pirates topple Monarchs in Berlin (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Post First Pre-Season Victory (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage