Archives for March 2010

Thrashers rally for win after chasing Miller (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Bogosian MRI negative, returns to lineup (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Thrashers Chase Miller in 4-3 Win (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Atlanta Coverage

'After Miller’s early exit, Patrick Lalime shut out the Thrashers until Slater’s tiebreaking goal with 6:44 remaining. Niclas Bergfors’ third assist set up Slater’s shot in front of the net.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller pulled, Thrashers edge Sabres 4-3

'Tim Kennedy had a goal and an assist for the Sabres, who have dropped their past three games and hold a three-point lead over Ottawa for first place in the Northeast Division. Ryan Miller started the game in net, but was pulled 5:40 in as he gave up three goals on five shots. Patrick Lalime came on in relief and stopped 20-of-21 shots.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 4, Buffalo 3

'Slater gave Atlanta their third lead of the night on a deflection in front of the net. The puck hit off of Slater's glove, but was deemed a "good goal" after a video review to make it 4-3 Atlanta. The Sabres had several chances down the stretch, but were hampered by an Adam Mair penalty with under two minutes to go in the game. The Sabres have now lost three straight … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall 4-3 To Atlanta; Drop Third Straight

Minding is his business (Portland Press Herald) Pirates ice deal to stay in Portland (Portland Press Herald) Building a future for a building (Portland Press Herald) Devils lose, but they sit alone in third place (Lowell Sun) Portland Pirates reach deal to stay in Maine (AP) Pirates Burn Devils in Shootout 3-2 (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Slip Past Devils in a Shootout … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'"I've been terrible," Torres said Monday at the Amherst Center after the Sabres prepared for tonight's tilt in Atlanta. "I don't think I've done anything too much other than be physical at some points during the game. It's something I'm not worried about. There's still some time here before we get into that second season."' … [Read more...] about Torres struggling to find comfort zone with Sabres

'Road struggles have become a critical issue for the Sabres the last two months. They fell to 1-6-3 in their last 10 road games with Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss at Detroit. The only teams with worse road marks in their last 10 are New Jersey, Edmonton (both 1-8-1), and the New York Islanders (1-9).' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek sunshine, wins down South

'"Personally, I've been terrible," Torres said after practice Monday in the Amherst Center. "I don't really think I've done anything too much other than be a little physical at some points during the game. My game tends to go south when I start thinking the game. You've just got to keep it simple, be more grittier, get pucks to the net."' … [Read more...] about ‘Terrible’ Torres still trying to fit in

'"They've got to do something about that, especially with repeat offenders," Helm said. "I don't know what (Torres) was trying to do or what he was thinking."' … [Read more...] about Wings’ Darren Helm angry over head shot by Sabres’ Raffi Torres

Thrashers preview (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Buffalo (36-21-10) at Atlanta (28-29-11) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (36-21-10) at Atlanta Thrashers (28-29-11) (The Sports Network) Sabres continue battle for first against Thrashers (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Atlanta Coverage

He's been around, and how it shows (Portland Press Herald) Albany arena drops bid to land Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Arena turns eye to Devils (Albany Times Union) Negotiations halted between Pirates, Albany arena (AP) Pirates Weekly, March 15th (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'“I think my job is to make sure the players don’t get frustrated,” he said. “We’ve changed our game in practice a little bit, but I think we’ve just got to get the familiarity bred a little bit with those players. We’ve sometimes shot when we could have passed, we’ve talked about attacking more... that area is my responsibility. … [Read more...] about Road woes

Pirates just don't hold a lead (Portland Press Herald) Springfield Falcons storm back for shootout victory over Portland Pirates (Springfield Republican) Falcons, Blown Leads, and Bears! Oh, My. (Maine Hockey Journal) Falcons Soar Past Pirates on Penalty Shots (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Ford (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons rally for 4-3 shootout win (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'"You hate to see those but it happens," Ruff said. "I've got bad memories with those ones going over the glass."' … [Read more...] about Myers’ miscue sends Sabres to OT loss

'"It's great. It happened in the past [when Drew played in Anaheim and Tampa Bay] and our parents had a lot of fun with it," Drew Miller said. "But being back here at home, we'll have a lot more people here. It's a great opportunity for the family to see us both play at once, an extra treat for everyone."' … [Read more...] about Millers enjoy a rare home matchup