'"Andrej has got a rib injury, and he's going to miss at least a couple weeks. It could be longer," Ruff said after practice today. "He doesn't really know how he got hurt, so it's sort of a strange one."' … [Read more...] about Lydman in lineup for injured Sekera
Archives for October 2009
Tuesday's Detroit Coverage
Detroit (2-2-0) at Buffalo (2-0-1) (AP) Detroit Red Wings (2-2-0) at Buffalo Sabres (2-0-1) (The Sports Network) Wings, Sabres vie to extend win streaks (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Detroit Coverage
Sabres' Miller gains recognition for masterful start in net
'"He's someone that is always learning," Regier said. "He works at it, and that's the biggest thing about where he is at. It's his nature to work more and more to get better and better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller gains recognition for masterful start in net
Sabres D Sekera out with rib injury
'Ruff declined to reveal the exact nature of the injury to Sekera, who was hurt in the second period of a 1-0 win at Nashville on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Sekera out with rib injury
Ex-Sabre Peterson battling Parkinson's
'"I'm hanging in there," Peterson said over the weekend. "I'm still able to do my job on the ice, do all the things I need to do. Right now, everything's going good."' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Peterson battling Parkinson’s
Monday's Portland Coverage
Pirates extend road woes after opening win at home (Portland Press Herald) McKenna, Devils win (Lowell Sun) Early season woes are haunting the Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Blanked in Lowell (PortlandPirates.com) Devils, McKenna Shutout Pirates, 4-0 (LowellDevilsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage
Ruff, Trotz mirror images on bench
'“It was kind of scary how similar the thinking was.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff, Trotz mirror images on bench
Grier's late goal proves to be the winner for Sabres
'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
Sunday's Nashville Coverage
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
Grier’s late goal lifts Sabres
'“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’s late goal lifts Sabres
Buffalo 1, Nashville 0
'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
Grier Lifts Sabres Over Predators Late
'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
Sunday's Portland Coverage
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
Butler, Myers get plugged in
'“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
Preds, Sabres coaches enjoy long tenures
'"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