Archives for November 17, 2009

'But it's not as simple as just plugging Lydman back into the lineup when the Florida Panthers come to HSBC Arena tonight. The Sabres won all three of their games last week without Lydman. They're 12-4-1 and the 32-year-old Finn has played in only four of the 17 games, none since Oct. 21.' … [Read more...] about Sabres have a surplus at defense

'"You've got to give them a lot of credit," coach Lindy Ruff said of the Devils after Tuesday's practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "Any time you can string that number of games together on the road, it's not easy. They've had some key injuries and are playing real good hockey."' … [Read more...] about Flyers do Sabres’ record book a favor

'"With the talent we have, the power play can always be better," winger Thomas Vanek said after practice Monday in HSBC Arena. "It's certainly not any kind of panic time, not even close. But we know we can be better if we execute."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ power play showing some spark

Portland Pirates This Week (Portland Press Herald) Pirates Weekly (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'The general manager also hits on draft picks. Roy, Vanek, Drew Stafford, Paul Gaustad, Patrick Kaleta, Tim Kennedy, Jason Pominville, Henrik Tallinder and Tyler Myers as well as several other components were selected during Regier's tenure. According to the team's Web site, a league-high 63 percent of the Sabres players last season were drafted by Regier.' … [Read more...] about Regier Silencing His Critics … For Now