Archives for April 3, 2010

'"Back-to-back, going into three games in four nights, with the lack of energy in our game, I really felt there was no use in going out to practice, even if it was for 20 minutes," Ruff said in the team hotel. "We met, we went for about a 30-minute walk and will be ready to play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres put Montreal practice on ice

Buffalo (43-24-10) at Montreal (38-32-8) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (43-24-10) at Montreal Canadiens (38-32-8) (The Sports Network) Canadiens try to build off key win as they play Sabres (NHL.com) The following are rough English translations from French language documents: Quite rested Sabres (Le Journal de Montreal) Canadian vis-a-vis the Sabres: an interesting challenge (La … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage

'Even if goalie Ryan Miller doesn’t win both the Vezina or Hart, or if gargantuan defenceman Tyler Myers is passed over for the Calder, the Sabres certainly have looked like a powerhouse from where the 29th-place Maple Leafs sat before the game.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Myers key reasons for Sabres big year

'“We want to get on a roll, we want to be a team that is going well heading into the playoffs,” said forward Jason Pominville. “We have the opportunity to bounce back in Montreal against a team that is pretty desperate.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres trying to get in playoff mode

Pirates collect 'sloppy' victory (Portland Press Herald) Portland Pirates rally to defeat Springfield Falcons, 6-3 (Springfield Republican) Third period push gives Pirates the win (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Rally for Late Win (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates take 6-3 game from Falcons (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage