Archives for December 2009

'“I get a lot of support from the residents in Western New York,” Roy said. “The least I can do is take the time out of my day to give my thanks back by helping.”' … [Read more...] about Derek Roy comes to Tops for a good cause

Portland Pirates Today (Portland Press Herald) Pirates Weekly, November 30th (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'“Right now he’s at the top of his game,” Tallinder said.' … [Read more...] about One goal was all Sabres needed

'"We've fed off a lot of his saves," coach Lindy Ruff said. "At the same time, the last three games we've supplied him with 12 goals. If you can average three, four a game, that's enough for Ryan to win."' … [Read more...] about Miller shows his net value

'The Sabres will play 15 games this month, second only to the 16 they'll play in March. They get two days off starting today, an extended break they won't see again until Santa Claus comes to town. It's a minimum of every other night till the Christmas break.' … [Read more...] about Players bracing for busy holiday season

'“He hasn’t been scoring, but he’s been playing well,” Jason Pominville said of Kennedy. “I think when you evaluate the play of a player, you can’t just look at if he’s scoring goals or getting points. He does other things well out there. He’s good defensively. He’s taking face-offs. He’s a solid all-around player and … [Read more...] about Kennedy’s ugly goal a just reward

'“A lot of nights we were just throwing pucks on net, a lot of perimeter shots,” said Jason Pominville, who finished with two shots of his own. “I think we’re doing a better job of getting those quality chances. Moving the puck around and finding a guy in the right spot, in that soft area.”' … [Read more...] about Shots not always best for Sabres

It's Miller time in Toronto (Toronto Sun) Miller tries not to think of Games (Toronto Sun) Komisarek waiting to make his mark (Toronto Sun) Leafs Replay (Toronto Sun) Leafs running low on power (Toronto Star) Monster betrayed by mates (Toronto Star) Good lesson: Always watch puck (Toronto Star) Photo gallery (Toronto Star) Miller time comes early for Burke (Toronto … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

'Toronto raced out to a fast start, building an 8-1 shot advantage, but couldn’t get the puck past Miller. He stopped a couple of chances from Phil Kessel before denying Niklas Hagman from in close late in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Miller stops 38 shots as Sabres blank Leafs 3-0

'"We seem to play better on the road anyway, a little less tense, so I'm not concerned and welcome playing on the road to be honest with you," said Wilson. "(Tuesday) night the atmosphere will be great and then we've got Columbus and the Bruins, an old rival and we've got to find a way to get two points or one point out of there."' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 38 saves for third shutout of season as Buffalo blanks Leafs 3-0

'Jason Pominville added two assists for Buffalo, which has won three in a row overall since dropping four straight.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Toronto 0

'The win also marks Buffalo's seventh straight win at the Air Canada Centre as well as their seventh straight against Toronto overall.' … [Read more...] about Miller Stellar Again; Sabres Blank Leafs 3-0