Archives for December 2009

'“Today was the first day with putting the brace on and going out for a little skate,” he said. “Nothing too strenuous.”' … [Read more...] about Gaustad returns to the ice

'Tim Connolly left practice early with a hip injury, though Ruff did not seem concerned that the center would miss any time, though he could not say for sure.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad back, Connolly leaves early

'“We’ve had a couple of tough games - not as tough as after that (3-0 loss to New Jersey) - but I thought our response to the way we played and the way we handled that game was real good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres stop Capitals to end slide

'“Playing with Drew and Derek, it’s a simple game for me in some ways because they’re both good players that they take care of the puck,” said Gerbe, who also assisted on Steve Montador’s first-period goal, giving him three NHL points. “They make simple plays.”' … [Read more...] about Gerbe quickly makes his presence felt with Sabres

'Coach Lindy Ruff said after practice Thursday that Grier is expected to return for Buffalo’s game at the New York Rangers on Saturday. Grier will miss his third game on Friday, when Buffalo hosts Chicago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres expect RW Grier back by weekend

'The Capitals took 12 of the first 13 shots of the final period in an attempt to rally. Miller refused to let them.' … [Read more...] about Miller has the upper hand for Sabres

'"I had a couple of chances, especially in the first period," he said. "I just missed the puck and missed the net. It happens."' … [Read more...] about Caps’ Great Eight gets a big zero

'"It's a huge confidence booster. The weight's off my back," Gerbe admitted. "I can finally breathe a little bit. I always hold myself to a pretty high standard. This is what I want to do every night ... play hard and stay here. It's great to get the first goal out of the way. Now you know you can score in this league."' … [Read more...] about He shoots, he scores: Gerbe finds the net

Caps are left with a blanked expression (Washington Post) Groin injury sidelines Varlamov as he hits stride (Washington Post) Miller, Sabres put the brakes on Caps' streak (Washington Times) Postgame Notebook (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage

'Montador opened the scoring with his second of the season 4:06 into the first period. From the right point, Montador’s shot skipped past Theodore, who was screened by Gerbe. Gerbe made it 2-0 with 5:18 left in the second when he banked a shot off Theodore’s pads and in while standing to the left of the post behind the goal line.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Sabres blank Capitals 3-0

'Nathan Gerbe pumped in his first NHL goal and collected an assist for Buffalo, which snapped a two-game slide and improved to 2-2-0 on a five-game homestand that concludes Friday against Chicago.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Washington 0

'They got off to a good start, scoring just a little over four minutes in. A shot from the point by Steve Montador made its way through traffic and into the net to put the Sabres up early. Nathan Gerbe, just called up from Portland, added his first career NHL goal in the second period to make it 2-0.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe Scores 1st of Career, Miller Shines; Sabres Beat Caps 3-0

Gragnani's long-awaited return gives Pirates' offense a boost (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'“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