Archives for October 25, 2009

'"I haven't [made a decision], and we haven't, because we know what the time frame is," the Sabres' general manager said over the weekend. "We know that we've got the games to watch him, and we'll take that time."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Regier taking time with Myers decision

'"We've spent time at length talking about the extra points you can gain in shootouts and the difference that can make by the end of the year," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "When your goalie stops that many, you've got to take advantage of it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rally for shootout victory over Lightning

'"You don't want to compare yourself to the Pittsburgh Penguins. They've got some world- class players," Stamkos said Saturday before hosting the Buffalo Sabres. "But when you're struggling, the advantage is you get some early picks in the first round, and you can build off that."' … [Read more...] about Lightning building with early picks

'Still, for the record, the survey shows that for a family of four -- the cost of tickets, drinks, food, programs and parking -- a game at the HSBC would cost an estimated $223.72, up 05. percent from a year ago.' … [Read more...] about NHL game: A pricey night out

Bolts fire blanks in shootout loss to Sabres (Tampa Tribune) Extra time gives Bolts learning opportunity (Tampa tribune) Tampa Bay Lightning loses to Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in shootout (St. Petersburg Times) Defenseman David Hale pushes into Tampa Bay Lightning's top six (St. Petersburg Times) Tampa Bay Lightning forwards need motivational tool (St. Petersburg Times) Lightning … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'“I guess the coaches felt something,” the 6-foot-8 rookie defenseman said. “I’m happy I backed them up on it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win on Myers sixth-round shootout goal

'The 19-year-old, 6-foot-8 Myers skated in and held the puck as he glided to the left side of the slot. Lightning goaltender Mike Smith bit, and at the last moment Myers shifted the puck around Smith and pushed it into the open net to give Buffalo the victory.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 2 (SO)

'The Sabres are now 6-1-1 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Myers Lifts Sabres In Shootout

Pirates break through on road (Portland Press Herald) Admirals lose early lead, fall to Portland (Norfolk Virginian Pilot) Offense lifts Pirates to first road win of the season (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Out Last Admirals (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Slip Away From Admirals (NorfolkAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage