Archives for February 2010

Pirates stop Devils in a shootout (Portland Press Herald) Devils falter in shootout (Lowell Sun) Pirates win sixth straight game in Lowell (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Prove to be Sharp Shooters (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Foil Devils in Shootout, 4-3 (LowellDevilsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'“Just little things that are very patriotic that you don’t see often,” said Miller, who made 23 saves in the Sabres’ 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday at HSBC Arena (Story, B-4). “I just wanted to be a little different.”' … [Read more...] about Patriotic theme for Miller&#8217s Olympic helmet

Game Day Scorecard (Columbus Dispatch) Buffalo (32-17-7) at Columbus (23-27-9) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (32-17-7) at Columbus Blue Jackets (23-27-9) (The Sports Network) Clinging to division lead, Sabres challenge Jackets (NHL.com) Game notes (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage

'The teams were tied, 3-3, with 3:17 left when Miller whiffed on Jussi Jokinen's unobstructed slap shot from the left faceoff circle. After the puck got past his glove, Miller bent over and stared at the ice as the sellout crowd in HSBC Arena groaned.' … [Read more...] about Another one slips away from Sabres

'Still, the defenseman's overall report card is a mixed bag. He's been burned for key goals by the opposition in both contests, including the tying goal in the Carolina Hurricanes' 4-3 win Friday night in HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Good news, bad news for Sekera

Canes get win in Buffalo (Raleigh News and Observer) Wallin trade falls through (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage

'“Everybody’s just a little on edge, maybe,” Miller said. “We should be ready to play. We have to be able to get rid of habits, get rest, and play. There’s a lot of hockey left.”' … [Read more...] about Jokinen scores winner for Hurricanes

'"They got the bounces in the third and we made some mistakes," Miller said.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3

'After a disappointing loss and with the Ottawa Senators breathing down their neck in the Northeast Division, the Buffalo Sabres certainly didn't come back with a fiery effort in their next game.' … [Read more...] about Canes Outduel Lifeless Sabres 4-3

Short-handed Pirates keep on winning, 3-0 (Portland Press Herald) Portland blanks P-Bruins, 3-0 (Providence Journal) Dineen wins #200 as Enroth shuts out Providence (Maine Hockey Journal) Enroth Leads Pirates to Shutout Victory (PortlandPirates.com.com) Pirates Re-Sign Caruana (PortlandPirates.com.com) P-Bruins fall to Pirates 3-0 (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'“It doesn’t feel any different than other years,” Regier said. “The names are out there. There’s not as many names this year. Because of the (salary) cap ... I don’t think there’s going to be enough sellers. In most cases, they’re not going to want to give up players off their roster with the chance of making the … [Read more...] about Regier&#8217s goal: improve Sabres from within

'"I view us as in the group of teams to contend," Regier said Thursday. "But we have a lot of work to do, too."' … [Read more...] about No big deal, Sabres are in self-help mode

'The right winger, who injured his left foot blocking a shot Monday, is wearing a large black medical boot. It's hardly a fashion statement. "To help me walk," Kaleta said. "I can't really put a whole lot of pressure on it right now. I'm just waiting for the swelling to go down, and then I'm going to have to see the doctors again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta fears he may miss extended time

Carolina (19-30-7) at Buffalo (32-16-7) (AP) Carolina Hurricanes (19-30-7) at Buffalo Sabres (32-16-7) (The Sports Network) Sabres face 'Canes, hoping to extend Northeast lead (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'"I don't know what else to say about it," MacArthur continued. "We fought so hard to get back and then that puck goes in at the end; it's awful."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres fall to Ottawa Senators again