Archives for April 2010

'“We ran around looking for hits and that’s okay, but the puck’s important, too,” said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Rask turns in great effort

'“When you know that your goaltender can win you games, can steal you games, can cover up some of your bad mistakes inside of a game, it allows you to ramp up your style of play,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff explained to the Buffalo News leading into his team’s first playoff game in three springs.' … [Read more...] about Miller stands tall as Sabres win opener against Bruins

'It was not a particularly pretty performance. But the Sabres have a 1-0 lead in this best-of-seven series.' … [Read more...] about ‘Boring’ Miller bears down to beat Bruins

'But if there is a knock on the youngster's game, it is that he is not as physical as a player his size should be. He did not drop the gloves this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers not so mean but ‘a hell of a skater’

'"This is playoff hockey," said Bruins coach Claude Julien. "It's intensity and everything else and it's one team responding and the other one doing the same thing. I don't think it's a big deal. It's part of the game and the intensity is there."' … [Read more...] about Julien: No complaints on officiating

'It was just another reminder why Miller will win the Vezina Trophy this season and is a serious candidate for the Hart Trophy as league MVP.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s play saves Sabres in Game 1

Pirates are as prepared as possible (Portland Press Herald) Monarchs expect tough series (Manchester Union Leader) Pirates open Round 1 vs. Manchester on Friday (Maine Hockey Journal) Notes from Pirates practice -- 04/15/10 (Maine Hockey Journal) Ford Back in the Fold (PortlandPirates.com) Manchester vs. Portland (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'Miller stoped 23 shots in the second period alone, in building on a stellar season in which he won a franchise-best 41 games and backstopped the United States to a silver medal at the Vancouver Games.' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 38 saves in Sabres&#8217 win over Bruins

'Thomas Vanek and Craig Rivet lit the lamp for the Sabres, who won their first postseason contest since the 2007 Eastern Conference finals against Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Boston 1

'Boston came out buzzing during the second period and refused to let up, peppering Miller with a barrage of shots. The Buffalo netminder made 23 saves in the second frame alone, but finally surrendered a power play goal to Mark Recchi, tying the game 1-1. Recchi tucked a rebound just underneath the crossbar and behind Miller, marking his 51st career postseason goal. The Bruins … [Read more...] about Miller Masterful as Sabres Take Game One 2-1

'“We had an idea how good we could go when we started off the way we did,” Ruff acknowledged. “We played some real good hockey in the first 10 games. I think we surprised some teams. I think some teams maybe took us a little bit lightly.”' … [Read more...] about No one taking Sabres lightly, now

'“Raffi’s kind of caught at a crossroads right now,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “We need him on the production side to produce. I think if you’re not producing, you’ve got to bring a physical edge, which I think that he can. One of the places I think he’s always been well has been the playoffs. He’s been a guy that’s been … [Read more...] about Ruff hoping playoffs are better for Torres

'“Early in the year, when we were winning the 2-1, 3-2 type of games, it was really important for our club,” Ruff said. “We played a pretty good brand of hockey when we had the lead. We maintained the lead. A lot of time in the playoffs it isn’t about scoring a lot of goals; it’s something about preserving what you have inside of a game.”' … [Read more...] about Scoring could be at a premium

'"The playoffs are about losing people, and people stepping in and playing bigger roles," Ruff added. "Obviously he's been an important part of our team for the year and now somebody has to step in and fill that void for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hecht sidelined after surgery

'Hecht missed the final three games of the regular season because of the injury, but had practiced the last two days. After the finger was examined Wednesday, it was determined surgery was needed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Hecht has surgery on finger