Archives for April 2010

'"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

'“It’s hard not to hear those whispers about the Calder and what not,” Myers said. “You take it all in, but at the end of the day, you just have to focus on what you have to do here with the team. And I think I’ve done that for the most part.”' … [Read more...] about Rookie defenseman Myers comes up big for Sabres

'Drafted 44th overall, the forward is coming off a season in which he finished second in the voting for Quebec Major Junior Hockey League MVP. Adam finished with career highs with 49 goals and 41 assists for 90 points in 56 games with Cape Breton.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign 2nd-round pick Adam to 3-year deal

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have signed forward Luke Adam to a three-year entry level contract. The Sabres selected Adam in the second round (44th overall) in the 2008 Entry Draft. Adam will finish this season with the Portland Pirates on an AHL ATO, and his NHL contract will begin next season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign Luke Adam

'“When I have gotten breaks, the schedule dictates they’ve been on some back-to-back nights,” Miller said. “I think we did have one circumstance where it wasn’t back-to-back. I only really got that one time to get in what I wanted to get in done. The rest of the time’s been management, so I look for this week to be a little bit of … [Read more...] about Lalime’s illness might alter plan

'They're awarding the fabled green jacket this weekend at Augusta National and the Buffalo Sabres have been passing finery of their own around their locker room in recent games as they headed toward their Northeast Division championship.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start a tradition unlike any other

'That picture got quite muddy Wednesday when Lalime was not on the ice for practice. Afterward, coach Lindy Ruff revealed his backup has the flu and his status is uncertain for tonight's game against the Boston Bruins in TD Garden.' … [Read more...] about Lalime’s illness forces Miller to be on call

'The Sabres selected Knapp in the sixth round in the 2009 NHL entry draft. At 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds, Knapp has good size in the net. He was invited to the United States National Junior Evaluation Camp and participated in the Sabres' summer development camp in 2009.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie prospect lifts Miami

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Scouting report: Sabres at Bruins (Boston Herald) Buffalo (44-25-10) at Boston (36-30-13) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (44-25-10) at Boston Bruins (36-30-13) (The Sports Network) Bruins continue playoff push against Sabres (NHL.com) Game notes (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

A busy time for Pirates' goalie (Portland Press Herald) Pirates sign goaltender Erickson to fill backup role (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Sign Erickson (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage