Archives for October 2009

'“It was hard always coming back,” said Buffalo forward Drew Stafford, who cut the Atlanta lead to 3-2 with 3:34 left in regulation only to watch Afinogenov clinch the game 17 seconds later with a splendid individual effort that was started by Hedberg. “We’d make a charge but then we’d let them get one right away.”' … [Read more...] about Kovalchuk leads Thrashers to 4-2 win

'"You just can't start a game like that," said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff. "If you start a game like that then you're just asking for a loss. We just didn't deserve to win the game tonight."' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 4, Buffalo 2

'Kovalchuk scored on the power play to give the Thrashers a 1-0 lead over the Sabres in the first period. Buffalo was called for a too many men on the ice minor that led to the extra man chance for Atlanta. Nik Antropov and Rich Peverley assisted on the goal. Four minutes later Kovalchuk slammed home his second goal of the game to up the Atlanta lead to 2-0. The even … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall In Regulation To Thrashers

Ex-Maineiacs goaltender shuts out Pirates, 4-0 (Portland Press Herald) Monarchs' opening night a 4-0 success (Manchester Union Leader) Monarchs shut Pirates down for second straight road game (Maine Hockey Journal) Bernier Blanks Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Bernier-Holloway Shake Things Up In The Jungle (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

Atlanta (3-1-0) at Buffalo (4-0-1) (AP) Atlanta Thrashers (3-1-0) at Buffalo Sabres (4-0-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres to face test from Thrashers (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Atlanta Coverage

'"Each game that goes on I'm feeling more comfortable out there," Myers said. "I've got to thank the guys in the room here. We're only five games in, and we just have to make sure we keep it going."' … [Read more...] about Myers scores, Sabres beat Isles, 6-3

'Martin Biron sees John Tavares as the ideal guy to sit around with and watch football. "He's a Bills fan, so on Sunday we get together, we watch the games, we have a lot of fun," said the New York Islanders goaltender, who spent parts of eight seasons with the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Tavares takes center stage

'According to a satellite source, MSG will not allow its HD feed to be on NHL Center Ice for any provider. However, a source also said that MSG and the NHL are in discussions about HD and guessed a deal may get done later this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, HD are big issues with readers

'While it’s great to see Paille on the scoresheet, it’s puzzling how the Welland, Ont. native hasn’t gotten minutes sooner. Guys like Clarke MacArthur, Matt Ellis, Pat Kaleta and now Tim Kennedy have leapfrogged Paille on the depth chart. Only an injury to Thomas Vanek finally freed up minutes for Paille to play.' … [Read more...] about Can Paille stay in the lineup?

'Myers’ play has been perhaps the biggest bright spot in a young season that’s brought plenty of smiles to fans who worried that a lack of off-season moves might leave the Sabres behind an improved Northeast Division.' … [Read more...] about Myers nets first goal in victory

Islanders still winless after 6-3 loss to Sabres (New York Newsday) Photo gallery (New York Newsday) Recap (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'“We’re just playing good hockey,” said Miller, who’s allowed just eight goals in five games to lead the NHL’s stingiest defense. “I’m enjoying it, and I hope we can keep it up all year.”' … [Read more...] about Miller leads Sabres to 6-3 win

'"It seems like we're getting a balanced scoring attack," Buffalo forward Drew Stafford said. "A lot of guys are getting shots, getting chances and burying them."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, NY Islanders 3

'The Sabres have picked up nine out of a possible ten points to start the 2009-2010 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Double Up Islanders 6-3

Ennis breaks out with hat trick as Pirates upend Wolf Pack (Portland Press Herald) Portland Pirates Beat Hartford Wolf Pack, 6-3 (Hartford Courant) Ennis has a coming out party against Hartford (Maine Hockey Journal) Ennis Scores First Three Goals to Lead Pirates to Win (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Double up Wolf Pack, 6-3, in Portland (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage