Archives for December 23, 2009

'Jhonas Enroth - Still developing his craft at the AHL level, there is no rush for Enroth to make the jump to the NHL. With Ryan Miller between the pipes for 70 games a year in Buffalo, Enroth has been getting the bulk of the starts in the AHL over partner Jean-Philippe Lamoureux. In 19 games this year, Enroth is 10-9-1 with a save percentage of .905. His goals against average … [Read more...] about Sabres 2009-10 AHL prospects update

'Connolly has zero goals in the last 13 games and just two in the last the last 25 contests. Take away a two-goal, four-point effort on Nov. 27, and he has only nine assists since Oct. 30.' … [Read more...] about Not all is perfect in Sabreland

'"You're happy with the team's success. The team is playing well," Connolly said after practice Tuesday. "Obviously, we have Ryan Miller back there, and he's been tremendous. As a group we're happy with the way we're playing. As an individual, I would like to produce more and try to help this team out more offensively."' … [Read more...] about Connolly slips into quiet slide

'"The coaches and trainers just decided to give me a maintenance day to get some rest," Myers said. "I'll be fine to play [tonight], no problem. It was more the trainers' decision. I'll take advantage of it and come out [tonight]. We have a big game before our Christmas break."' … [Read more...] about Hard-used Myers gets to skip practice

Buffalo (22-10-3) at Washington (22-8-6) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (22-10-3) at Washington Capitals (22-8-6) (The Sports Network) Caps host Sabres in battle of two of the East's best (NHL.com) Caps Return Home to Host Sabres (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage

'“He was one of the guys who got sick in Ottawa and was down some weight so we left him off there,” Ruff said. “When you get run down and you’re down some weight, there’s a good chance you can pull some muscles."' … [Read more...] about Myers rests, Butler skates