Archives for April 9, 2010

'"When he left, he had no idea of whether he would play this weekend," said Russ Adam. "That will be up to Kevin (Portland coach Kevin Dineen), but they obviously think it's important that he's there."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s newest soldier

'"We did some good things, but we've got to have more desperation in our game," Lalime said. "Those games we've got to create more. It's all the little things this time of year that make a difference in your end and the other end of the ice. Everybody's got to be ready to give a little more in the last couple games."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ bad habits creep back in

'Sure, I have a healthy skepticism about the Sabres as a Stanley Cup contender. I wonder about their competitive character and ability to withstand the physical and mental grind of a lengthy postseason. Still, it's remarkable what they've done. Most fans would have been happy if they simply made the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Simply put, thank you Sabres

'"It looks like he'll miss the weekend," coach Lindy Ruff said. "We're hoping it is just the weekend."' … [Read more...] about Hecht joins cast of walking wounded

Bruins stifle Sabres, inch closer to playoff berth (Boston Globe) Busted up, but not broken (Boston Globe) Savard is improving, but has yet to work out (Boston Globe) Bruins make good points (Boston Herald) More potential for B’s in draft than postseason (Boston Herald) Dennis Wideman turns boos to cheers (Boston Herald) Mark Savard feeling better (Boston … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

'Patrick Lalime, who played with the flu so No. 1 goalie Ryan Miller could rest up for the playoffs, made 31 saves for the Sabres. Derek Roy scored for Buffalo, which clinched the Northeast Division title Tuesday night.' … [Read more...] about Bruins beat Sabres, gain 2 points in East race

'"We need more desperation in our game," Lalime said. "We need to create more. It makes all the difference this time of the year to see the openings in your end or the other end. Everybody has to give a little more in the last couple of games."' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 1

'The Buffalo Sabres got out to a 1-0 lead in the first period, but the Boston Bruins scored the next three goals to down the Sabres 3-1 Thursday night at TD Garden.' … [Read more...] about Bruins Top Sabres 3-1

Ennis captures rookie honors (Portland Press Herald) Ennis wins Red Garrett Award (Maine Hockey Journal) Ennis Named AHL's Outstanding Rookie (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage