Archives for January 15, 2010

‘As usual, many fans in the announced crowd of 11,313 that was more like 7,000 were rooting for the Sabres.’

‘The Thrashers have been trying to work out a new contract with Kovalchuk since October but it’s a tall order because rumors have him wanting a deal in the $120 million range and perhaps more to fend off a possible offer back home from the KHL.’

Short-handed Thrashers fall to Sabres in overtime (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Pavelec rebounds with two 30-save efforts (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Thrashers earn Point Versus Sabres (AtlantaThrashers.com)

Photo gallery (AtlantaThrashers.com)

Photo gallery (Sabres.com)

Photo gallery (AP)

‘With Zach Bogosian(notes) in the penalty box for elbowing and the Thrashers down to only three skaters, the Sabres had plenty of room to operate. Tim Connolly(notes) guided the power play from the center of the ice, just inside the blue line, sliding a pass to Roy all alone at the top of the right circle.’

‘In the extra session, Tim Connolly fired a pass from the high slot to the top of the right circle where Roy’s one-timer beat Ondrej Pavelec for the win.’

‘Ryan Miller made 32 saves, as the Sabres regained second place in the Eastern Conference. Their record now sits at 29-11-5, and they lead the Northeast Division by 12 points. The second of Buffalo’s seven game road trip takes place on Saturday evening, with a matchup against the New York Islanders.’

Portland Pirates Weekend (Portland Press Herald)

Pirates Release Caruana (PortlandPirates.com)