Archives for March 2010

Washington Capitals beat Buffalo Sabres, 3-1, in return from Olympic break (Washington Post) With four moves at NHL trade deadline, Capitals in position for run (Washington Post) Caps top Miller to snap skid (Washington Times) Caps add depth for playoffs (Washington Times) Postgame Notebook: Capitals 3, Sabres 1 (WashingtonCaps.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Washington Coverage

Blue Jackets make five deals in busy trade day (Columbus Dispatch) Columbus Blue Jackets Acquire Defenseman Nathan Paetsch (BlueJackets.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Columbus Coverage

Thrashers add speed in trade for MacArthur (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Thrashers Acquire Forward Clarke MacArthur from Buffalo (AtlantaThrashers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Atlanta Coverage

'Miller made 37 saves in his first start since leading the United States to a silver medal and being selected the tournament MVP three days ago. He received a 45-second pregame standing ovation from the hometown fans, but was unable to help the Sabres shake out of their slumber.' … [Read more...] about Capitals throttle Sabres 3-1

'With the score tied in the third period, Washington took the lead with 9:32 to play in the game. Tomas Fleischmann skated the puck from the slot over to the right circle and passed back to Green in the slot for a one-timer that lit the lamp for his 15th goal of the season. Gordon then sealed the win in the final minute with an empty-net goal.' … [Read more...] about Washington 3, Buffalo 1

'The loss marked Buffalo's 8th in 9 games and was another missed opportunity to leapfrog Ottawa in the Northeast Division. The idle Senators (76 pts.) continue to lead the Sabres (75 pts.) with two games in hand. Fifth-place Buffalo will host 6th-place Philadelphia on Friday; the Flyers trail the Sabres by six points in the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Close Out Deadline Day With 3-1 Loss to Caps

Pirates facing limited options (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'“There’s no time to really sit and reflect. Certainly, I am happy with my performance,” Miller said. “I guess it’s sinking in a little bit. But you come back, and you’ve got to get to work.”' … [Read more...] about Olympics over, Sabres&#8217 Miller back on the job

'In parts of four NHL seasons, the 24-year-old winger has 41 goals and 38 helpers in 187 games, all with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Thrashers acquire F MacArthur from Sabres

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said: “After two weeks their competitive level was real high, and I don’t think we were able to match their level. I thought once we got locked in and realized that we’re going to be in for a battle, I thought our plays were better."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to struggle on the road with loss to Pens

'“It is nice that the Olympics can kind of help bring that out of the crowds here in the NHL,” Miller said Tuesday morning. “ ... It would be nice to have a crowd appreciate your effort when you’re on the road. “I think that’s what good about hockey fans,” he said. “They enjoy a good hockey game. It’s not just about one … [Read more...] about Miller ready to assume regular role with Sabres

'The 28-year-old was originally the fifth overall pick in the 2000 draft by the New York Islanders. Over 418 regular season games, Torres has registered 98 goals and 79 helpers to go along with 310 penalty minutes with the Islanders, Edmonton and Columbus. He has also totaled four goals and 13 points in 26 playoff contests.' … [Read more...] about Sabres acquire F Torres from Columbus

'The Columbus Blue Jackets waited until the final hour of the NHL trade deadline on Wednesday to deal forward Raffi Torres to the Buffalo Sabres for defenseman Nathan Paetsch and a second-round draft pick.' … [Read more...] about Jackets send Torres for D-man and 2nd-round pick

'The Buffalo Sabres have traded left wing Clarke MacArthur to the Atlanta Thrashers for a third- and fourth-round draft pick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres deal MacArthur to Thrashers for draft picks

Washington (41-13-8) at Buffalo (33-19-9) (AP) PWashington Capitals (41-13-8) at Buffalo Sabres (33-19-9) (The Sports Network) Miller, Ovi return as Sabres host Caps (NHL.com) Back to Business in Buffalo (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Washington Coverage