Archives for March 16, 2010

'"I've been terrible," Torres said Monday at the Amherst Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight's tilt in Atlanta. "I don't think I've done anything too much other than be physical at some points during the game. It's something I'm not worried about. There's still some time here before we get into that second season."' … [Read more...] about Torres struggling to find comfort zone with Sabres

'Road struggles have become a critical issue for the Sabres the last two months. They fell to 1-6-3 in their last 10 road games with Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss at Detroit. The only teams with worse road marks in their last 10 are New Jersey, Edmonton (both 1-8-1), and the New York Islanders (1-9).' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek sunshine, wins down South

'"Personally, I've been terrible," Torres said after practice Monday in the Amherst Center. "I don't really think I've done anything too much other than be a little physical at some points during the game. My game tends to go south when I start thinking the game. You've just got to keep it simple, be more grittier, get pucks to the net."' … [Read more...] about ‘Terrible’ Torres still trying to fit in

'"They've got to do something about that, especially with repeat offenders," Helm said. "I don't know what (Torres) was trying to do or what he was thinking."' … [Read more...] about Wings’ Darren Helm angry over head shot by Sabres’ Raffi Torres

Thrashers preview (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Buffalo (36-21-10) at Atlanta (28-29-11) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (36-21-10) at Atlanta Thrashers (28-29-11) (The Sports Network) Sabres continue battle for first against Thrashers (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Atlanta Coverage

He's been around, and how it shows (Portland Press Herald) Albany arena drops bid to land Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Arena turns eye to Devils (Albany Times Union) Negotiations halted between Pirates, Albany arena (AP) Pirates Weekly, March 15th (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'“I think my job is to make sure the players don’t get frustrated,” he said. “We’ve changed our game in practice a little bit, but I think we’ve just got to get the familiarity bred a little bit with those players. We’ve sometimes shot when we could have passed, we’ve talked about attacking more... that area is my responsibility. … [Read more...] about Road woes