Archives for November 30, 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