Archives for April 2010

'"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

'“It’s a little bit frustrating. In two of the four games we’ve been up by two goals,” Sabres captain Craig Rivet(notes) said. “We’ve been a real, real solid team all season long playing with the lead, playing with confidence. We’ve hit a bit of adversity right now, something we’re going to try to battle through."' … [Read more...] about Sabres down but not out

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff disclosed the injury at the team’s morning skate, but didn’t say how much time Vanek may miss. Vanek’s problem stems from taking pucks to the midsection over the past week. “He hasn’t been himself the last couple of games,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Vanek out against Pittsburgh

'“Our killers did such a great job the whole game,” Stafford, head down as he sat as his locker, quietly told reporters. “Millsie just stood on his head. Those guys worked so hard on the penalty kill, and once again, for that one, they did such a great job. It’s just unfortunate for it to end like that.”' … [Read more...] about Too many men … too few goals as Sabres lose

'“He’s a big body that I think can get to the front of the net,” Ruff said. “He can win battles down low. I think without (Jochen) Hecht, without (Thomas) Vanek - without some of the bigger bodies - some of the battles have gone the other way.”' … [Read more...] about McCormick gave the Sabres what they hoped for

'"A game like that to be decided like that, it's really frustrating," Stafford said. "For me, it's disappointing. There's not much to say other than we have to park it and get ready for a big one."' … [Read more...] about Satan capitalizes on lapse by Sabres

'"It was a great, a tough game, a long game,‘ Satan said. eFinally, it's over and we have a 3-1 lead. We have more breathing space but it's been a tough series and it's going to continue like that. The whole series has been good hockey from both sides and great goaltending and we know that's not going to change.‘' … [Read more...] about Ex-Sabre Satan catches Miller out of position on winner

'Just understand, if the Sabres wind up losing this series, it will not be because of one bad call or a single mental lapse. The Sabres missed too many scoring chances that would have put the game away even after Boston came back and tied the score. Twice, they have lost after leading by two goals.' … [Read more...] about Ruff should have blamed missed chances

'"The call on McCormick wasn't a call. Their own guy wiped the goaltender out. And if Pat Kaleta hitting Lucic is a call, that's strange. Both of those." Sabres coach Lindy Ruff on two third-period penalties that turned momentum toward Boston.' … [Read more...] about Game Four Analysis: No room for error now

'"It felt good so that's a good sign, a good step for myself," Vanek said. "I'm real encouraged. I was really happy out there. I felt good. . . . Take a step again ahead [today] and hopefully be back Friday. We'll see."' … [Read more...] about Vanek looks to Friday after skate