Archives for November 4, 2009

'Miller was solid throughout, and rarely allowed any rebound opportunities. The Sabres have the stingiest defense in the NHL, allowing only 24 goals.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres beat Islanders 3-0

'Ryan Miller posted his second shutout of the season with 24 saves, and Thomas Vanek picked up a goal and an assist, as the Buffalo Sabres notched a 3-0 win to defeat the streaking New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Islanders 0

'On Saturday, Marty Biron kept the Sabres off the scoreboard en route to a shutout victory. Ryan Miller returned the favor against his former backup on Wednesday night, stopping all 24 shots he faced, good for a 3-0 Buffalo win. Derek Roy scored for the first time this season, a first-period power play goal.' … [Read more...] about Miller Perfect As Sabres Blank Islanders 3-0

'He’s compiled 20 goals and 50 points in his last 49 games dating back to last year, when he registered 18 goals (career high) and 47 points in 48 contests.' … [Read more...] about Finally healthy, Connolly reaching his potential

'Enroth was Buffalo’s second-round pick in the 2006 draft. The Swede has gotten off to a slow start in his second American Hockey League season with Portland, Maine. He’s 3-7 with a 3.9 goals-against average in 10 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up G Enroth to fill in for Lalime

New York (5-4-5) at Buffalo (8-2-1) (AP) New York Islanders (5-4-5) at Buffalo Sabres (8-2-1) (The Sports Network) Game notes (NewYorkIslanders.com) Sabres seek to avenge loss to Islanders (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'Lalime hurt his groin during Monday’s practice. Head Coach Lindy Ruff said it’s unclear when he will return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Enroth

Spreading the word (Portland Press Herald) McCutcheon Released From Try Out (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

''Kaleta was unsure whether he would be in the lineup for Wednesday night’s rematch against the Islanders, but said he would be ready.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta returns to practice

'By and large, the Sabres pipeline always seems to boast a handful of players on the cusp of filling a regular role in the NHL, but in the same breath, it often seems to lack the top-quality talent that would push a team like the Sabres from being a consistent middle-of-the-pack squad to higher echelons.' … [Read more...] about Sabres organizational depth analysis, Fall 2009