Archives for March 2010

'But Miller's Olympic performance raises the stakes. There's no telling how far a team can go in the playoffs with a great goalie. We found out in 1998 and '99, when Dominik Hasek took them on long playoff runs. This team is more talented. Toughness is another issue.' … [Read more...] about Miller gives Regier reason to make move

'"I feel good," Lalime said Monday after practice in HSBC Arena. "It's nice to come back actually when you have a couple days off. You're nice and excited to see the guys again, go on the ice and get some work done. I'm looking forward to getting the show started again."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller gets night off; Lalime to start

Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Buffalo (33-18-9) at Pittsburgh (36-22-4) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (33-18-9) at Pittsburgh Penguins (36-22-4) (The Sports Network) Penguins, Sabres look to close ground in divisions (NHL.com) Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo Scouting Report (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

Pirates Weekly, March 1-7 (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'With the extra workload and travel put on the goaltender, Lalime said he was given the nod to start in Buffalo’s final match-up with the Pens this season. The theme may not be an uncommon one during the month of March, as the team prepares to play 16 games in 30 days - including eight games on the road. “I haven’t really talked to Lindy or anything but … [Read more...] about Lalime stated to start, Olympians return

'“He was the best goalie in the tournament,” said defenseman Toni Lydman(notes), who won a bronze medal representing Finland. “You have to remember, that’s not just any tournament, it’s the best of the best. He didn’t really surprise me. I’m happy for him.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres buzzing over Miller&#8217s Olympic MVP effort

'Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has been an active participant in the last-minute trading frenzy since arriving in Buffalo. He has presided over 11 deadlines, and he's made a deal at every one.' … [Read more...] about Regier, NHL GMs have little time to shop

'"He really made a big statement for himself, and he represented our club so well," Ruff said. "He came here and created a lot of hope for the U.S. team."' … [Read more...] about Miller and Team USA fall one miracle short

'"[Miller is] pretty down, but there's no chance we're here without the way he played the whole tournament," said Chris Drury, Miller's former teammate with the Sabres. "It's heartbreaking to lose in OT of a gold-medal game, but he should be proud of everything he did the last two weeks."' … [Read more...] about MVP Ryan Miller took U.S. hockey team to the brink

'Ryan Miller could only do so much.' … [Read more...] about Miller claims MVP, despite US golden OT loss

Pirates show no sign of wear (Portland Press Herald) Rats lose in Portland (Albany Times Union) Pirates finish strong against the River Rats (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Double River Rats to Complete Weekend (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates hold off Albany 4-2 (AlbanyRiverRats.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage