Archives for October 23, 2009

‘"I’m not going to be disillusioned into thinking I’m on some sort of a huge roll here," the Buffalo Sabres goalie said Friday. "It’s just me playing the way I need to play with these guys to be a top team."’

‘Having gone to a couple Sabres games when they were good three seasons ago, I was used to a certain level of raucousness from the crowd that didn’t quite seem to be there this time. There were still empty seats in the lower bowl well into the first period on a Saturday night and the elan of the good ol’ days just didn’t seem to be there.’

‘They are for sale for $299 each, with shipping to Erie or Niagara counties an additional $25. The shipping cost for farther distances is $75.’

‘"Middle of July you’re starting to think that you’re basically no good anymore, and that’s a tough part," Biron said. "In a month you go from thinking you’re going to be one of the top free agents to thinking, "Man, what’s going on?’"’

‘The Sabres are first in the NHL in shots per game (37.9), second in scoring defense (2.00 goals allowed per game), ninth in fewest shots allowed per game (28.0) and 10th in scoring (3.29 goals per game). They’ve built a nice record without the benefit of exceptional special teams play (19th in penalty killing and tied for 22nd on the power play).’

Three Pirates entertain Olympic dreams (Portland Press Herald)