Archives for February 1, 2010

'What happened to cause such a dramatic shift in their fortunes? It wasn't just one factor but rather a host of them.' … [Read more...] about Roles reversed for Boston, Buffalo

'The politically correct answer is no, Buffalo Sabres rookie defenseman and birthday boy Tyler Myers does not think about the Calder Trophy. The correct answer, of course, is yes, Myers, who turns 20 Monday, indeed wonders what winning the trophy would be like.' … [Read more...] about Myers says focus is on team, not Calder

'"The other night I missed an empty net, and that doesn't happen," Roy said Sunday. "It puts them down, 3-1, and that just puts the game out of reach. Especially come the latter half of the season, we're going to need that. I've just got to make that shot. The puck rolled and whatnot, but I've still got to make that shot. There's no excuses."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Roy looks for way to melt cold streak

'"You can change or not change," Ruff said. "There's still a method to my madness at times. It doesn't mean I haven't gotten mad. There have been a few times I've been fairly mad. There's a hole in the wall here still, and there's a hole in the wall in the odd road game. And then you pull back."' … [Read more...] about Ruff’s altered approach has Sabres thriving

Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Buffalo (32-14-7) at Pittsburgh (34-21-1) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (32-14-7) at Pittsburgh Penguins (34-21-1) (The Sports Network) Penguins back in action as Sabres pay visit (NHL.com) Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo Preview (PittsburghPenguins.com) Penguins Report: Game Day vs. Buffalo (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

Pirates prepare for rare early start (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'It seems strange to me then, that all these people so heavily criticized for the perceived failures, are now receiving virtually none of the credit for where the team is right now, both on the ice and at the box office.' … [Read more...] about Darcy and Friends Deserve Credit for Sabres Roll