Archives for April 23, 2010

'The 20-year-old Myers, a teenager most of the season, quickly morphed into the Sabres’ top defenseman just a year out of junior, leading the team and all rookies in ice time (23:44) while compiling 11 goals, 48 points and a plus-13 rating in 82 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie Myers is a finalist for Calder Trophy

'Vanek is still nursing a lower-body injury sustained in Game 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Vanek likely out for Game 5 against Bruins

'“There are guys I’m unhappier with but they have to come through for me,” Ruff said regarding Torres. “You hoped he would have put away a couple of the opportunities he’s had, but not unhappy [with his play], No.”' … [Read more...] about Gerbe in, Torres out for Game 5

'I don't know why that is his fault. He coaches the players he is provided with, and the current roster has far more finesse than muscle.' … [Read more...] about Critics of Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff critics are off base

'"We have hope in this locker room," forward Tim Kennedy said Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres doing their best to keep the faith

'"If he's 75 percent and the pace of that game is the way it is, it might be a very bad place to be," Ruff said. "I would love dearly to put him in, but the way the pace has been, the way Tim Connolly has been in a limited role coming off of his [foot injury], if I'm down two players into the game, it puts us in a real bad spot."' … [Read more...] about Ruff won’t rush Vanek to return until he’s ready

'"Obviously, it's an honor to be put in a group like that and to be nominated," Myers said. "I'm trying not to think about it too much right now with this situation with Boston, but yeah, it's exciting for sure. I'll wait to really step back and think about it once the season's over."' … [Read more...] about Myers’ reward will be Vegas vacation

'Cody McCormick: Delivered some needed physical play to Sabres and added an offensive boost with opening-goal assist.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need point men to produce

Line change puts a jump into Ryder and Wheeler (Boston Globe) Savard is at contact point (Boston Globe) Bruins prepared (Boston Herald) Bruins recall series past (Boston Herald) Marc Savard news gets better (Boston Herald) Boston Bruins determined to eliminate Buffalo Sabres in Game 5 of the NHL playoffs (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston Bruins center Marc Savard excited by … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

'“Ultimately, when there’s too many men, it’s the coach’s fault,” Ruff said, though that was the extent of his civility where other matters late in Game 4 were concerned.' … [Read more...] about Ruff hanging tough in Buffalo

'But as desperate as the Sabres are, they likely won’t push Vanek into a premature return. Coach Lindy Ruff figures he’ll get another good game out of Cody McCormick, a London, Ont,-born call-up, whose hits put a few Bruins on their rumps in Game 4.' … [Read more...] about Savard to take practice with Bruins

'“Our key players have to make a difference and they haven’t yet. It’s disappointing,” the Buffalo Sabres head coach said, pointing out that the team’s top six forwards bear the biggest responsibility for the 3-1 lead the Boston Bruins have in their first-round playoff series. The Bruins can finish off the Sabres with a win tonight at HSBC Arena … [Read more...] about Top Sabres haven&#8217t been sharp