Archives for October 10, 2009

'“It’s a lot faster,” Myers said before flying to Tennessee. “I think that’s obvious. You just notice that the players pursue you a lot harder if you make a move on them. They’ll stick with you, and they’re right on your back. You’ve got to really try and move the puck quick.”' … [Read more...] about Butler, Myers get plugged in

'"They're both players' coaches,'' said Predators associate coach Brent Peterson, a former NHL teammate of Ruff. "They solve problems by working with people and dealing with people instead of chastising people. They treat people right. And when you treat people right, those people usually play for you.''' … [Read more...] about Preds, Sabres coaches enjoy long tenures

Preds, Sabres coaches enjoy long tenures (Nashville Tennessean) Predators vs. Sabres: Game at a glance (Nashville Tennessean) Buffalo (1-0-1) at Nashville (2-0-0) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (1-0-1) at Nashville Predators (2-0-0) (The Sports Network) Preview (NashvillePredators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Nashville Coverage

'Last February Nashville came into Buffalo and skated out with a 2-0 victory. Lindy Ruff thought the game had no flow and just hated coaching it, "I've already gone back to the game we played them last year and the notes on the paper was it was the most boring game I've ever been involved with. It was a game that was 0-0 until the end, there was no chances, they tight gapped … [Read more...] about Worst game ever according to Ruff

'Drew Stafford was bumped up to the first line for his effort in the last two games alongside Ellis and Kaleta. The move puts a familiar trio back together. “It’s something we’d like to use,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “The Nashville game, I’ve already gone back to the game we played them last year, the notes on that was ‘the most … [Read more...] about Top line shuffles

Pirates still looking for their first win (Portland Press Herald) Boychuk is making most of his chance (Albany Times Union) Special teams worrisome as Pirates still search for their first win (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Bitten by River Rats (PortlandPirates.com) River Rats Power Past Portland 5-2 (AlbanyRiverRats.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage