Archives for January 2010

New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro makes 32 saves in, 3-2, shootout win over Buffalo Sabres (New York Daily News) DiPietro prevails in Coliseum return (New York Post) It's an emotional home victory in a shootout for Islanders' DiPietro (New York Newsday) 'New' DiPietro talks with a bit more caution (New York Newsday) Isles' Tavares breaks his goal-scoring drought (New … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“I’m not going to be banging my head off the wall too hard. I set those guys up pretty well,” Miller said. “From my perspective they were fortunate to get a puck by me.”' … [Read more...] about DiPietro wins in his return to Long Island

'"You always like to get the other point, but in the scheme of things we're on a long road trip, the guys dug in and battled hard," Grier said. "They're a team that's playing good hockey. I think if we look back on it, we can be pretty happy that we got a point."' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'Neither team was able to score again, forcing the two sides to go to the shootout. The Islanders and Sabres matched each other shot-for-shot through the first 7 rounds of the shootout. But in the eighth round Trent Hunter scored and Rick DiPietro stopped Patrick Kaleta to give the Isles the 3-2 win.' … [Read more...] about Islanders Top Sabres 3-2 In Shootout

'Since the Sabres selected him in the fifth round of the 2005 NHL draft, concern has been expressed about Gerbe's lack of size. He's 5-5 and weighs about 173 pounds. But Gerbe's stature no longer seems to be an issue. "If we can keep him healthy, I don't think there is anything that is going to stop him," Dineen said. "I think the questions have been answered about his size, … [Read more...] about Focused on getting to the next level

'"Being healthy is a huge part of it," said Weber, selected by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round (57th overall) of the 2006 draft. "I had a long offseason and was able to heal up and come back and play my style of game."' … [Read more...] about Little things add up to a big performance

'Ennis is thriving despite having to learn a new position. He's moved from left wing to center. "There's been some learning curves for me," he said. "Learning the new position at center. Learning the pace of the AHL. I've been learning a lot. I've been having fun and it's been a good year so far."' … [Read more...] about He’s a pro rookie, learning in a hurry

Pirates head into weeklong all-star break in midst of playoff chase (Portland Press Herald) Focused on getting to the next level (Portland Press Herald) Little things add up to a big performance (Portland Press Herald) He's a pro rookie, learning in a hurry (Portland Press Herald) Mancari outlast Devils in shootout winner (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Burn Devils in … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'Kevin Sylvester, the Sabres' in-game host on MSG, will call tonight's game against the Islanders in New York and Monday's in Phoenix. Dan Dunleavy from the FAN 590 in Toronto will broadcast Tuesday's game in Anaheim. Paul Hamilton from WGR 55 in Buffalo will announce Thurday's tilt in Los Angeles and Friday's in San Jose. Derek Wills, the AHL Hamilton Bulldogs' play-by-play … [Read more...] about Last four road games for Sabres to be on-air

'"I'd like to play because it's just the mentality I have," Kaleta said. "In some ways, it's smarter not to play at times. You get advice from other guys. Even though I want to play -- and the mentality I have is to play through injuries -- in the long run, you've got to be smart. If you come back too early, you could miss games later on in the season for the … [Read more...] about Kaleta’s game is booming for Sabres

'The radio roster of play-by-play men joining Neale on WGR looks like this...'. … [Read more...] about On road trip, fans will hear new voices

'The Sabres have only one potential NBC Game of the Week. On March 21, NBC will choose between the New York Rangers-Boston Bruins and Sabres-Carolina. The Rangers and Bruins -- who play in bigger markets -- might have to be out of the playoff picture for the Sabres game to be chosen.' … [Read more...] about NBC keeps Sabres out of picture

Buffalo (29-11-5) at New York (20-19-8) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (29-11-5) at New York Islanders (20-19-8) (The Sports Network) Sabres continue long trip with a stop on Long Island (NHL.com) Game notes (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

Pirates learn to keep a lead (Portland Press Herald) Defense missing as Pirates rout Sharks (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates learned a valuable lesson in route against Worcester (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Crush Sharks (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks swim up stream in Portland, fall 7-1 (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'As usual, many fans in the announced crowd of 11,313 that was more like 7,000 were rooting for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Roy’s OT goal gives Sabres victory over Thrashers