Archives for March 18, 2010

'With the recent graduation of Tyler Myers to the Sabres, the more diminutive Tyler takes over the No. 1 spot on Buffalo's Top 20 list. Ennis leads the AHL in rookie scoring and could be the second player in as many years in the Sabres organization to win AHL Rookie of the Year honors. Ennis has put up big numbers at every level. His biggest obstacle will be adding strength to … [Read more...] about Sabres Top 20 prospects, Spring 2010

'"That falls on my shoulders, obviously," coach Lindy Ruff said Wednesday. "A lot of that is just preparation. I'll talk to them again about preparation going into a game. We lacked desperation early in the game. We've eased into games. We've coasted into games, and it's hurt us. It's been different players, but it hasn't been good enough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres are sick of slow starts

'"That's really good for the organization and for that town," said Kennedy, the Sabres' rookie forward who spent last season with the Pirates. "It was a great town, great travel. Nearly all the games were within two, three hours, so you're not riding the bus every night or for long hours every weekend."' … [Read more...] about Kennedy happy to see Pirates stay put

'"Now, people want to know different things about me, more personal stuff. It's not the same questions I've been getting, so it's been a little different for me. I'm just trying to keep myself in a good spot, where I've always taken the time and been an accommodating person."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller riding high off Olympic silver

Sabres' Miller riding high off Olympic silver (Tampa Tribune) Game preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres (St. Petersburg Times) Buffalo (36-22-10) at Tampa Bay (28-29-12) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (36-22-10) at Tampa Bay Lightning (28-29-12) (The Sports Network) Desperate Lightning set to host Sabres (NHL.com) Desperate Lightning set to host Sabres … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

Pirates, arena on a short lease (Portland Press Herald) From the fans to players, relief surrounds decision (Portland Press Herald) Pirates moving to Saco? (Biddeford Journal Tribune) Pirates and Civic Center Agree to Two-Year Extension (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage