Archives for October 11, 2009

'“It was kind of scary how similar the thinking was.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff, Trotz mirror images on bench

'The Sabres fired 42 shots at Rinne, but the game was scoreless until Grier finally found the net. Tim Kennedy passed to Grier from behind the goal line, and the winger's point-blank shot was blocked. He corralled the deflection and slid a no-look backhand just past Rinne.' … [Read more...] about Grier’s late goal proves to be the winner for Sabres

Predators lose despite Pekka Rinne's play in goal (Nashville Tennessean) Preds want goals from secondary lines (Nashville Tennessean) Photo gallery (Nashville Tennessean) Resurgent Rinne not enough for Predators in loss to Buffalo (Nashville City Paper) Recap (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (NashvillePredators.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Nashville Coverage

'“Tim Kennedy made a good play from behind the net. I had a nice first shot. I don’t know if it got to the net or if the defenseman tipped it. Luckily, it came right back to me.”' … [Read more...] about Grier&#8217s late goal lifts Sabres

'Miller had a relatively easy game, needing just eight saves in the first and 11 in the second before stopping all six he faced in the final stanza.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Nashville 0

'Andrej Sekera left the game with an undisclosed injury. Head coach Lindy Ruff said the injury could cause the blue liner to "miss some time." Ruff said he will have a further update on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Grier Lifts Sabres Over Predators Late

Pirates capture home opener (Portland Press Herald) Meet the Portland Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Early lead goes to waste (Providence Journal) Pirates use a little home cooking to earn first win (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Double Providence in Victorious Home Opener (PortlandPirates.com) P-Bruins fall to Pirates 4-2 (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage