Archives for December 4, 2009

'“I think we’re moving the puck around pretty good,” said Pominville, who also added a goal, just his sixth this season. “We’re tight on the forecheck. We’re creating those turnovers by skating. That’s what it’s all about - skating, moving your feet and we’ll get the opportunities.”' … [Read more...] about Miller continues MVP season as Sabres romp

'“We’re going to need him,” coach Lindy Ruff said after the Sabres defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 at HSBC Arena. “We know we need to play him. The best thing he can do is go and play ... because we’re going to use him coming this week.”' … [Read more...] about Lalime will see action in Portland assignment

'“It’s the first time I’ve really had anything like this so I’m just going to go day-by-day,” he said. “I think my foot kind of got locked behind one of their forwards’ feet and I basically got my foot trapped under my body. I kind of fell over awkwardly, backwards on it... tweaked it a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about No timetable for Butler

'"He hasn't played in a lot of games with us in the past few weeks," Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier wrote in an e-mail. "We wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to get him some work."' … [Read more...] about Lalime getting some work

'The Sabres had as many goals in the first period as the Canadiens had shots: three. At one point in the second period, the Sabres had a 4-0 lead and 25-5 shots advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make quick work of Habs

'Is this really what their fans wanted? Remember, they pleaded for major changes, and that's what they received. Now, they're stuck with a confused team that has less chemistry than Tiger and Elin.' … [Read more...] about Habs turn into Hab-nots

'"He has a different approach for every player," Pominville added. "This year, the organization came to the players and asked what we could do better and how we could improve as a team. That showed us they have a lot of trust in the players."' … [Read more...] about Coach Ruff right man for the job

Sabres pounce as Habs hang Halak out to dry (Montreal Gazette) 'We're hesitant and it's killing us': Gorges (Montreal Gazette) Coach Ruff right man for the job (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The Numbers Game - Dec. 3, 2009 (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) The following are rough English … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

Lalime getting some work (Portland Press Herald) Pirates to battle Baby Bs in Lewiston (Lewiston Sun Journal) Travel's been kind to Schutz (Lewiston Sun Journal) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage