‘“We’ve struggled right from Day One,” Rivet said. “It’s something that we’ve switched units, switched guys. We’re just going to continue to work, and I think if we can get hot near the end of the season here, it’s going to be a huge boost for us.”’
Archives for March 12, 2010
Sabres hone home edge before heading out on road
‘"Our road play has been disappointing but I think we got it back in the right direction with our win in New York," coach Lindy Ruff said after Thursday’s optional practice in the arena.’
Regier sees progress on hitting rules
‘"It was an extraordinary collaborative effort on the part of the people that were in that room to recognize there was a serious issue," Regier said Thursday. "It’s not just about the injury today. It’s about the brain damage in the future but you still have to be cognizant hitting is a big part of our game."’
Friday’s Minnesota Coverage
Wild-Buffalo game preview (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Minnesota (31-29-6) at Buffalo (36-20-9) (AP)
Minnesota Wild (31-29-6) at Buffalo Sabres (36-20-9) (The Sports Network)
Friday’s Portland Coverage
Pirates holding tight to Sabres (Portland Press Herald)
If team leaves Portland, businesses will take a hit (Portland Press Herald)
Schutz is odd-man out on Pirates’ clear day list (Portland Press Herald)
Sabres extend with Portland; Albany remains in mix (Troy Record)
Buffalo extends AHL agreement with Portland (The Sports Network)
Pirates and Sabres agree on long-term affiliation agreement (Maine Hockey Journal)
Sabres Extend Affiliation Agreement with Pirates (PortlandPirates.com)
Pirates Announce 2010 Clear Day Roster (PortlandPirates.com)