Archives for March 29, 2010

'The Sabres lost regulars Tim Connolly (lower body), Patrick Kaleta (upper body) and Thomas Vanek (lower body) to injuries over the weekend. They’ve also been without winger Raffi Torres (hand-wrist) the last five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall two from Portland

'Kaleta had arthroscopic surgery to correct an unknown injury, and if the current timeframe holds, he will miss Buffalo's remaining eight regular-season games, including Monday's contest at Boston.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Kaleta has thumb surgery

'The Sabres announced that Kaleta had surgery on Monday, before Buffalo’s game at Boston. He was hurt during a 4-2 loss to Ottawa on Friday, and missed Buffalo’s 7-1 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Kaleta has thumb surgery

'"We all kind of have to elevate our game here toward the last stretch of the season," Pominville said. "I think that's how you want to go into it entering the playoffs. In the past I've had some OK starts and pretty good finishes. It's just one of those years where I keep elevating my game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Pominville heats up as season nears end

'“I don’t think he’s ever been viewed as an average goaltender. He’s always been viewed as good. What he’s done this year is he has surpassed that and been outstanding. The Olympic team could be happy they had him, because he certainly gave them a chance every game and made them look good.”' … [Read more...] about None better in net than Ryan Miller

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) None better in net than Ryan Miller (Boston Herald) Scouting report: Sabres at Bruins (Boston Herald) Buffalo (41-23-10) at Boston (34-28-12) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (41-23-10) at Boston Bruins (34-28-12) (The Sports Network) Bruins face Sabres, hope to firm up hold on East berth (NHL.com) Game notes (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage

Short-handed Pirates keep rolling along (Portland Press Herald) Kyle Wanvig's Breakaway Lifts Portland Pirates Over Hartford Wolf Pack (Hartford Courant) Pirates earn 3-2 Win over Hartford despite key call ups (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Collect Fourth Straight Win (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Outlast Wolf Pack, 3-2 (HartfordWolfPack.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage