Archives for December 9, 2009

'“I’m not going to change the analogy of it after watching,” Ruff said Tuesday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s tilt against the Washington Capitals at HSBC Arena. “It wasn’t good enough. We didn’t work hard enough. We took some areas of the game for granted. You won’t win playing like that.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff getting Sabres back tot he nitty-gritty

'"I think I am surprised, because it's a tough position for a young player," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff told ESPN.com after practice this week. "It's a tough position to be consistent for a young player. You can have stretches, you can have a good week as a young player, but usually that young player will drop off."' … [Read more...] about ‘The Big Easy’ is here to stay in Buffalo

'After being thoroughly dominated 3-0 by the Devils on Monday night, the last thing Ruff would want is to highlight just how big a litmus test tonight's game with the Caps and Friday night's tilt with the Blackhawks really are. Why add that kind of pressure to your young lads after they've already lost the first one Monday? Just another reason Ruff is the longest-tenured coach … [Read more...] about Big test ahead for Buffalo Sabres

'Head Coach Lindy Ruff said he hopes the winger can provide the offensive spark they need, as the Sabres have scored only one goal in their last two outings combined.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Nathan Gerbe

'"You have Gaustad out and Grier out at the same time. You lose your best faceoff guy, two of your grit guys, two of your leaders and the other guys do have to pick it up," Ruff said. "They didn't."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ top lines continue to irk Ruff

'"My main focus is on the game and for us to show a better effort, play better for myself and the team," a smiling Kaleta said after practice Tuesday. "That's the goal in here. If he has the puck and he's coming up, you're going to hit him but you're not going out of your way to take any liberties."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta ready to take on Ovechkin

Capitals at Sabres (Washington Post) Washington (19-5-6) at Buffalo (16-9-2) (AP) Washington Capitals (19-5-6) at Buffalo Sabres (16-9-2) (The Sports Network) Red-hot Caps visit slumping Sabres (NHL.com) Caps Seek Seventh Straight vs. Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) Game notes (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage