Archives for March 28, 2010

'This is the third recall of the season for Mancari, who leads Portland in scoring with 68 points (26+42) in 69 games. Mancari has two points (1+1) in four total games with the Sabres this season. Mancari, 24, was selected by Buffalo in the seventh round (207th overall) of the 2004 Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Gerbe, Mancari

'“It’s pretty nice to get there,” said Lalime, who was 0-4-1 with a no-decision in his quest for #200 and endured an excessive amount of booing from fans during a couple of rough starts. “It was a hard one to get. When the team wins, it just adds up and you get to 200. It just means I’m old, probably.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres finally clinch playoff spot as Lalime finally gets 200th win

'"I might even smile," sometimes-surly coach Lindy Ruff said. "It's a good accomplishment, obviously. To get it with the game we played tonight was real good."' … [Read more...] about Postseason spot secure for Sabres after blowout win

'"I just came here to work hard, play my game and not do anything different," said the 20- year-old Ennis. "It's nice to be on the power play. I'm honored to be out there in those situations. It was fun."' … [Read more...] about Ennis perks up Buffalo’s offense

'There will be approximately 2,000 tickets available for the four home games in the first round.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff tickets on sale April 5

Buffalo buries Bolts, 7-1 (Tampa Tribune) Injuries piling up for Lightning (Tampa Tribune) St. Louis, Stamkos are top summer priorities for Lightning (Tampa Tribune) Tampa Bay Lightning loses to Buffalo Sabres 7-1 (St. Petersburg Times) New Tampa Bay Lightning assistant finding comfort zone with Rick Tocchet (St. Petersburg Times) Search for Tampa Bay Lightning CEO must be … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'The Sabres would have 65 points, not 90, if Miller wasn't in the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Miller deserves to win Hart

'“It was a great night,” said Roy, who scored twice during power plays. “We scored two goals right off the bat and could have had a couple more.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres rout Lightning 7-1 to clinch playoff spot

'"I've been saying this for a while, that the guys in this room are a good group and pretty close together and can't wait to get started," said Lalime about his club, which helped him earn his 200th career victory. "You need everyone to be on the same page once the playoffs start."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Tampa Bay 1

'Paul Gaustad tipped in Craig Rivet's point shot past Antero Niittymaki to give the Sabres a 1-0 lead nearly two-and-a-half minutes into the game. Gaustad's 11th goal of the year was assisted by Rivet and Mike Grier. Vincent Lecavalier was ejected from the game midway through the first after spearing Tim Kennedy with his stick. Lecavalier received a five-minute major penalty … [Read more...] about Sabres Strike For Seven In Win Over Tampa; Clinch Playoff Spot

Pirates headed back to playoffs (Portland Press Herald) Portland Pirates beat Springfield Falcons 2-1 in American Hockey League (Springfield Republican) Pirates clinch berth in 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs with 2-1 Win over Falcons (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Rally for Late Victory (PortlandPirates.com) Jensen Inducted as 13th Member of Pirates' Hall … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'“They get a lead and dictate the neutral zone,” Miller said. “It becomes a little more frustrating."' … [Read more...] about No mystery behind Senators’ dominance of Sabres

'With back-to-back games and another Monday, Ryan Miller needs to rest soon after seven straight starts. The Sabres don’t have consecutive days off until April 4-5. Tonight seems like a perfect time to give Lalime, a free agent this summer, possibly his final home nod.' … [Read more...] about Sabres notebook