Archives for February 13, 2010

'“When you’re losing a lot of games in a row, as soon as the other team gets a few goals, there’s that thought creeping in your head, ‘not again,’” Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman said. “But you just have to play through it. It shouldn’t happen. But we’re only human. It does.”' … [Read more...] about Staggering Sabres hope to rally against Sharks

'"When things are going good, if you make mistakes you can usually overcome them. Right now we can't overcome the mistakes. When you get in a stretch like this, that stuff happens. We just have to continue to try and get a little bit better."' … [Read more...] about Frustrated Sabres seek slump solution

'"There will be absolutely no public comment about the Albany situation or any other market that may or may not be available for relocation or movement," Pirates managing owner Brian Petrovek told reporters in Portland. "Our focus continues to be on extending our lease. We began our conversation in earnest in April 2009, and it continues today."' … [Read more...] about Pirates keep move to Albany as an option

Sharks at Buffalo (San Jose Mercury News) San Jose (40-12-9) at Buffalo (32-18-9) (AP) San Jose Sharks (40-12-9) at Buffalo Sabres (32-18-9) (The Sports Network) Surging on road, Sharks face struggling Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage

'“I don’t think you can come into the year and not have a down somewhere in the year,” said Jochen Hecht. “It’s a long season, with a lot of games, and you’re going to get into a little bit of losing streak somewhere. It’s just a matter of how we process it and get out of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres erring on the side of caution

Pirates top Syracuse, win streak at 7 (Portland Press Herald) Pirates CEO downplays talk of move to New York (Portland Press Herald) Petrovek says optimistic Pirates will stay (Biddeford Journal Tribune) Portland CEO won't discuss Albany move (Albany Times Union) Pirates ownership focus continues to be Portland (Maine Hockey Journal) Not so fast to assume the Pirates are … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage