Archives for January 25, 2010

'The clubs last met Oct. 17, 2008, when Thomas Vanek had a goal and two assists in a 5-2 win over the Canucks in Buffalo. But flip the calendar back to the NHL lockout. There was more than just the odd jab or gab during eight regular-season AHL games and the playoffs in which the Manitoba Moose dispatched the Rochester Americans in five games of the second round. “I … [Read more...] about Canucks-Sabres matchup recalls lockout-era AHL playoff series

'It's really hard to imagine a player having this much success so soon at what is an extremely difficult position to adjust to at the NHL level. A prospect who projects as a top-two defenseman in junior hockey isn't actually expected to fulfill that promise for several years after entering the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Myers a rookie revelation for Sabres

'"Darcy [Regier, who became general manager of the Sabres just before he hired Ruff in 1997], he holds the key to my longevity. "We've worked really close together for a period of time and he believes in riding out the rough stretches. And a big part of it is, you've got to be a little bit lucky."' … [Read more...] about Ruff finds wiggle room for small-market Sabres

'"We've got to be a little better," Lydman said. "We've got to take care of the puck. We've got to make sure we don't give the other team the opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Sabres intent on redemption

Canucks-Sabres matchup recalls lockout-era AHL playoff series (Vancouver Province) Ruff finds wiggle room for small-market Sabres (Vancouver Province) Canucks Gameday (Vancouver Province) Three things to watch (Vancouver Province) Canucks Game Day: It’s a drive for five tonight (Vancouver Sun) Buffalo (30-13-7) at Vancouver (31-18-2) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (30-13-7) at … [Read more...] about Monday’s Vancouver Coverage