Archives for January 8, 2010

'Most nights, the Sabres bring a consistent, strong effort. They skate as a tight, cohesive unit, operating their system rigidly.' … [Read more...] about A half-season to celebrate for Sabres

'Lalime will start one of the Buffalo Sabres' back-to-back games this weekend, and a third straight victory will give him 200 for his career. Only 65 netminders have reached that total in NHL history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Lalime only one win from a milestone

Maple Leafs Game Day (National Post) Toronto (15-20-9) at Buffalo (27-11-4) (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (15-20-9) at Buffalo Sabres (27-11-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres shoot for 10th straight win over Maple Leafs (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

Pirates Weekend (Portland Press Herald) Scouting report: Portland to visit B-Sens on Friday night (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'“I think what’s important is, if you’re going to run stretches together, you’ve got to be able to win different ways, because you don’t always have it your way,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “We’ve shown that... You’ve got to be able to win some games on the road, you’ve got to be able to win some tight ones and at the … [Read more...] about Finding a way

'After sending Patrick Lalime to Portland for a conditioning stint, the 35-year-old netminder has been stellar in four appearances. His play has put to rest fans' demands to reacquire Martin Biron for the stretch run. The Sabres will need Lalime to be on top of his game with games every other night beginning Jan. 14 and ending Feb. 5.' … [Read more...] about Halfway Home