Archives for October 2009

'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).' … [Read more...] about Rochester Americans, Buffalo Sabres looking good

Three Pirates entertain Olympic dreams (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'"We're not a young team but we are continuing to develop this group of players, pushing hard for them to grow together," Regier said. "If you lose players, you have to buy players, but our philosophy is that, when possible, we look to build this team from development. We’re still at the age as a team whether it’s a Thomas Vanek, or a Derek Roy or a … [Read more...] about Turning back the clock has Sabres off to good start

'"We wanted to not sit back and watch what the other team was going to come out with. We wanted to dictate," said Sabres captain Craig Rivet, who took the faceoff from Vader and posed for a picture. "That was awesome. My kids are going to love that. That was pretty exciting."' … [Read more...] about Sabres deliver show of force in 5-2 win

'"It's one of those things where you're not really sure what it is," Moore said. "You get bumps and bruises all the time, but if you're in the training room for any kind of pain you'd be in there all day, every day, all year. I had talked about it with them. We didn't think it was anything serious. It ended up being a fractured wrist."' … [Read more...] about A healthy Moore finds home with Panthers

'What Moore remembers about his month with the Sabres was the disappointment of missing the playoffs by two points and the pain of playing with a broken wrist -- suffered just days after his arrival. Moore didn't reveal his injury until after the season. "When you're in a playoff race, you just have to do the best you can regardless of the circumstances," he said. "There wasn't … [Read more...] about Moore’s lasting impression of Buffalo: Sting of missing playoffs

Florida Panthers fall at home to Buffalo Sabres (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Panthers allow five first-period goals in loss to Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Moore's lasting impression of Buffalo: Sting of missing playoffs (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Recap (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Florida Coverage

'Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, who hasn’t lost in regulation this season, stopped 41 shots. Miller had the night off Saturday when Buffalo lost 4-2 to Atlanta.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 in 1st period, cruise past Panthers

'Jason Pominville also lit the lamp for the Sabres, who have just one loss in regulation on the season. Matt Ellis and Tyler Myers scored a goal each, while Henrik Tallinder added two assists in the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 2

'With the win, the Sabres climb back into first place in the Northeast Division (5-1-1) leading the Ottawa Senators (5-2-0) by one point.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Ride Fast Start to 5-2 Victory Over Panthers

Pirates sign Wanvig, lose McCormick to 5-game suspension (Portland Press Herald) McCormick suspended; Pirates sign Wanvig (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates' McCormick Suspended (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Wanvig (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'But Paille never regained his 2007-08 form. With the Sabres loaded up front, he started the season as the team’s 13th or 14th forward. Ruff gave him a choice spot on the left wing beside Derek Roy and Drew Stafford early in Friday’s 6-3 win over the Islanders. But Paille finished the game on a checking line.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give up on Paille

'"As little as a 10-foot pass that's missed in the neutral zone early in the game, which would allow us to attack, we miss a player by a couple feet, they get the puck, they go the other way," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Tuesday. "It may sound simple, and it is simple. But it's your one time to attack during a shift, and if you don't make a good play, which is a … [Read more...] about Misses as good as a mile for Sabres

'The Sabres will also be going up against old friend Dominic Moore when they square off against the Panthers. Buffalo traded for Moore last year, dealing a second-round pick to Toronto to secure his services for the stretch run.' … [Read more...] about Paille traded; Buffalo starts road trip

Wednesday: Sabres at Panthers (Miami Herald) Buffalo (4-1-1) at Florida (2-4-0) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (4-1-1) at Florida Panthers (2-4-0) (The Sports Network) Sabres hope to stay hot in Florida (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Florida Coverage