Archives for November 2009

Sabres end Islanders winning streak with shutout (New York Newsday) Recap (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

'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

'"We're all excited," Pominville said Tuesday. "It was probably one of the best days of my life. It's awesome. It's tough to describe what it really is."' … [Read more...] about Pominville’s population rises

'“I’m getting the chances,” Roy said. “I’m hitting posts and missing some huge opportunities. At the same time, I’ve got to score goals to win games. My job out there is to pass it to Thomas as much as I can. But at the same time, I’m usually scoring goals. So I ‘ve got to find that line of when to shoot and when to pass.”' … [Read more...] about Roy still trying to find scoring touch

'"My job out there is to make plays and pass it to Thomas as much as I can," Roy said. "But at the same time, I'm usually scoring goals. I've got to find that line of when to shoot and when to pass."' … [Read more...] about Roy’s line letting chances go by the boards

Pirates Weekly - November 2, 2009 (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage