Archives for March 2010

'“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.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ weak link? Try the power play

'"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.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hone home edge before heading out on road

'"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."' … [Read more...] about Regier sees progress on hitting rules

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) Sabres ready for stretch run as Wild pay visit (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Minnesota 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 … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'“You try to get the puck to the net,” Myers explained. “Anything can happen.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres grind out 5-3 win over Stars

'“I’m constantly thinking about (retirement),” Modano said Wednesday afternoon inside HSBC Arena, just a few hundred feet from where he won his only Stanley Cup in 1999. “It’s right there looking at me.”' … [Read more...] about Diminished role tough for Modano

'“We’re not used to getting five goals in a game,” Myers said. “It felt good, especially to go in after the first tied 3-3. We came out in the second and third and made sure we played a full 60 and were able to get the win.”' … [Read more...] about Myers&#8217 career night helps Sabres find net against Stars

'"It's always fun when you have a four-point night," Myers said. "The main thing is consistency. You don't want to stop after one game. You want to make sure you keep it going. We've strung together three pretty good games here, and we don't want to stop there. We want to make it four."' … [Read more...] about Sabres come alive with five, beat Stars

'Vanek, whose play has been indifferent at times and unlucky at others, looked up at the ceiling in dismay after the play. "Goals are tough to come by," he said. "You finally get one and it gets called back. It's frustrating."' … [Read more...] about Tuneup day puts Vanek back in synch

'"Getting the fans into it is going to be a main part of our game," Kaleta said. "When you're on the ice and you hear them, it gives you that much more energy. When you have them behind you, it gives you a good atmosphere and the other team kind of tightens up. If we can get these guys rocking in here, it's going to be a tough place to play."' … [Read more...] about Fans rise to the challenge issued by Kaleta

Turco under siege in Stars' 5-3 loss to Sabres (Dallas Morning News) Wednesday's Dallas Stars game highlights (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dallas Coverage

'Myers, an NHL rookie of the year candidate, had a hand in Vanek’s go-ahead goal that broke a 3-3 tie midway through the second period. Myer’s shot from the point was tipped and deflected high off the glance before landing behind the Stars net. That’s where Mancari collected it and smartly fed a wide-open Vanek, who roofed a shot over Marty Turco from atop the … [Read more...] about Myers&#8217 4-point game leads Sabres over Stars

'The Sabres have won five straight against the Stars, with Dallas' last win in the series coming on March 31, 2003. In addition, the Stars haven't won in Buffalo since October 7, 1997.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Dallas 3

'Rookie defenseman Tylers Myers continued his Calder campaign by picking up a career-high four points -- one goal and three assists -- to help the Buffalo Sabres win their third straight game 5-3 over the Dallas Stars at the HSBC Arena on Wednesday. Another rookie, Mark Mancari, chipped in with a multi-point game including his first goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Myers Racks Up Four-Point Night; Sabres Down Stars 5-3