Archives for November 2009

'“I wish we had more (goal scoring) from our back end,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “I think that’s an area that we can improve in. That’s an area that we’re going to continue to work in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for more help from defense

'"I liked the fact that Kennedy and Grier were real good down low in the first period and felt the Roy line really struggled in the first period," Ruff said after Saturday's game. "So I just flipped wingers on a hunch and those guys did a good job. I thought Kennedy was really good down low and Thomas and Michael were doing a good job finding holes."' … [Read more...] about Ruff’s line tinkering pays off for Sabres

Leafs Faceoff (Toronto Sun) Ryan Miller knows Burke and Wilson watching (Toronto Star) Leafs Game Day (National Post) Buffalo (14-7-2) at Toronto (6-11-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (14-7-2) at Toronto Maple Leafs (6-11-7) (The Sports Network) Sabres try to deny Leafs first three-game win streak (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Toronto Coverage

Enroth comes up with refill (Portland Press Herald) Springfield Falcons lose at home to Portland Pirates (Springfield Republican) Schutz scores a pair as Portland continues to roll (Maine Hockey Journal) Schutz Strikes Twice, Pirates Win Again (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons fall short against Pirates 3-2 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'For two periods against the Carolina Hurricanes, it appeared as if the Buffalo Sabres were once again reverting back to their sluggish ways. If it weren’t for Ryan Miller’s heroics in the nets, the Canes would have been on their way to a blowout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rediscover offense against Flyers and Canes

'"It's huge," defenseman Henrik Tallinder said. "If we didn't win this game [Friday's] game wouldn't have been so big. Now it's huge for us. We got four points out of four."' … [Read more...] about Miller shows ‘Canes, Brind’Amour no love as Sabres rally

'"He's doing better," Ruff said. "He's pretty sore but the good news on him is that it isn't as bad as first indications looked like."' … [Read more...] about Ruff pleased with Rivet, Gaustad news

'The Sabres have $22.7 million locked into their five-highest paid forwards and through the first 22 games this season they combined for a grand total of 24 goals. It's not exactly the bargain they had in mind for Black Friday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top threats aren’t too threatening

Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage

'“That was probably the turning point of the game,” Brind’Amour said about being robbed by Miller. “If we go up 2-0, it’s a way different game. Right at the end of the period and short-handed, that would probably deflate them instead of giving them a big lift.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres score 5 in third, beat Hurricanes 5-1

'"There's not a lot of pretty goals scored anymore," Hecht said. "You got to beat your guy in front of the net and hope for a good rebound. My goal went off the shin pad and in, I didn't even see it go in."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Carolina 1

'Leighton shut down the Sabres for the first two periods, but the flood gates swung wide open in the final period.' … [Read more...] about Five Is Nice In Sabres Win Over Hurricanes

Pirates earn road win (Portland Press Herald) Pirates keep their streak alive (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Extend Streak with Win Over Devils (PortlandPirates.com) Devils Held at Bay by Pirates, 4-1 (LowellDevilsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'He will lose more than $5,400 in pay, with the money going to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.' … [Read more...] about NHL suspends Sabres&#8217 Kaleta 2 games for boarding

'Kaleta was given a major for boarding and a game misconduct during the first period of Friday's game in Philadelphia after he issued a hit from behind on Flyers forward Jared Ross. Ross left the game and did not return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta suspended two games