Archives for December 2009

Scouting the Buffalo Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pittsburgh (24-10-1) at Buffalo (21-10-2) (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins (24-10-1) at Buffalo Sabres (21-10-2) (The Sports Network) Sabres host Penguins in battle of East heavyweights (NHL.com) Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo Preview (PittsburghPenguins.com) Penguins Report: Game Day at Buffalo (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'The rally started 1:32 into the frame on a slap shot from the high slot by Derek Roy. That was followed about 5 ½ minutes later by Lydman’s goal, which started as a dump-in from the blue line but was bobbled and fumbled over the goal line by Toskala.' … [Read more...] about Sabres score four in the second to sink Leafs

'Buffalo scored four goals in a span of six shots in the second period to knock Toronto netminder Vesa Toskala from the game and cruised to the finish.' … [Read more...] about Leafs remain cure-all as Sabres win, 5-2

'The Pens, who visit HSBC Arena tonight for a game against the Buffalo Sabres, are near the top now in part because they spent years skating along the bottom. They had a top five selection for five straight seasons, including four in which they picked first or second overall. The Sabres' average draft position during the same stretch was 13th.' … [Read more...] about Penguins’ luck is the residue of design

'"I'm getting a lot better than I was a couple nights ago," Myers said following Friday's morning skate. "It's a matter of keeping it simple when you're not feeling 100 percent. I just told myself to move the puck quick. My long stride helps a little bit. It's just a night where you have to battle harder."' … [Read more...] about Rock-solid Myers has a tough stomach

'"You win a game, and it might be your last," Miller said. "You have to go out there and prove it every night."' … [Read more...] about Miller one sharp Sabre

Vesa visits Goat Island (Toronto Sun) Miller one sharp Sabre (Toronto Sun) Schenn on own path (Toronto Sun) Stalberg looks to stick with Leafs (Toronto Sun) Leafs Report (Toronto Sun) Leafs Replay (Toronto Sun) Toskala flub seals Leaf fate (Toronto Star) Kessel effect could have unexpected consequences (Toronto Star) Mayor praises Leaf charity (Toronto Star) Leafs come … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'To that point, Toronto had outshot the Sabres by a 16-6 margin, and had complete control of the game. But the goal seemed to rattle Toskala, who surrendered the four second-period goals on just six shots.' … [Read more...] about Sabres cruise to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

'Derek Roy, Toni Lydman, Mike Grier and Matt Ellis tallied during a four-goal second period for the Sabres, winners in five of their last six.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Toronto 2

'The productive second period was capped off with a coast-to-coast play made by rookie blue liner Tyler Myers. Myers brought the puck all the way in to the Toronto zone and at the last moment dished it off to Matt Ellis, who buried it to increase the Sabres lead to 4-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Thwart Leafs 5-2

Enroth stands up again for Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Springfield Falcons fall 2-0 to Pirates in Portland (Springfield Republican) Pirates earn a shutout at home (Maine Hockey Journal) Enroth Leads Pirates to Shutout Win (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons blanked in Portland 2-0 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'“That guy’s got a history,” he said. “He went right for the head, I thought. From up there it looked like it. There’s not a lot of respect for that guy and what he does.”' … [Read more...] about Ottawa&#8217s Ruutu fined for head hit on Kaleta

'While he’s not a star, the 6-foot-4 Gaustad has quietly become a consistent force. Five years into his career, he’s an asset every team would likely want in its lineup.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad bidding for Olympic spot

'"I have no complaints with Andrew," Ruff said. "He was a good teammate on the ice and a good teammate when he didn't play. He worked hard when he wasn't in and that alone got him another job in the league. He's the type of guy who is willing to do the role that needs to be done."' … [Read more...] about A deal with the Devils

'"That's pretty cool to hear that. It's something that would be a tremendous honor," Gaustad admitted after the Sabres' practice Thursday in the arena. "I knew there was a chance at the beginning of the season and during the summer [of getting selected] but my focus has been helping the Sabres as much as possible."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ ‘Goose’ to make case for Team USA spot