Archives for April 2010

'Ruff points to the tight scores in the nine Buffalo - Boston games this season, all of them decided by two goals or less, as proof his team is not starting to get out-matched. But he should be worried that the Bruins are at par or better than the Sabres in the physical department, and have had two games of cashing in on scoring chances. Boston had the worst offence in the … [Read more...] about Sabres in a tight spot

'The Ellis hit was not reckless, coming after Boychuk took a sideways glance to make made sure two Bruin wingers were back-checking and could cover for him if he missed.' … [Read more...] about Boychuk Bruins’ boy wonder

Pirates erased in four games (Portland Press Herald) Monarchs break out the brooms, sweep Pirates (Manchester Union Leader) Pirates’ season comes to an abrupt end (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Swept Out of Post Season (PortlandPirates.com) In The Jungle, The Lion Sweeps Tonight (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'McCormick (4/18/1983, 6’3”, 215 lbs.) is in his first season with the Sabres organization after signing as a free agent on August 1, 2009. He finished the regular season with 29 points (17+12) and a team-high 168 PIMs over 66 games with the Pirates.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Cody McCormick from Portland

'“I think with the personnel we are missing we are going to struggle offensively,” said Ruff, whose team is 0 for 3 on power plays in the series. “There wasn’t a lot of quality chances for either team. High quality chances come off of mistakes, so it’s going to be tough.”' … [Read more...] about Scoring scarce for Bruins, Sabres in first 3 games

'Ruff was initially hopeful the winger would be able to return in time to face the Bruins in the post-season. However, Vanek did not participate in the team’s skate Tuesday afternoon and is not expected to join practice on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about ”No change” for Thomas Vanek

'“We knew going into the series it was going to be a physical series,” Rivet said. “We knew that it was going to be defensive battle. ... They just seem to one up us in each of these games."' … [Read more...] about Bruins take control in series

'His Game 1 tally made him the third-oldest player to score in a playoff contest (Gordie Howe scored at age 52 in 1980).' … [Read more...] about Recchi doing more than just hanging on

'“It represents a hard-fought season with my teammates,” Miller said before the Sabres’ 2-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal. “If you’re going to be considered a top goaltender, you got to have guys around you that can care and work hard to make plays around you a little bit easier. I think that’s one of our … [Read more...] about Miller finalist for Vezina

'“I’m very honored,” Miller said Monday in TD Garden. “It represents a hard-fought season with my teammates. It’s one of those things where if you’re going to be considered a top goaltender you’ve got to have guys around you who care and work hard to make the plays around you easier.”' … [Read more...] about Miller nominated for Vezina Trophy

'"We played a solid game," Kennedy said. "We just didn't pull it out."' … [Read more...] about Recchi, Bruins keep Sabres in check

'"We generated more shots than they did and we just have to find a way to put them away," winger Jason Pominville said after Monday's 2-1 loss in TD Garden. "We had a few good looks and tips and just weren't able to find any holes."' … [Read more...] about On offense, Sabres know the score

'Understand, the issue wasn't effort Monday. The Sabres played hard. They simply weren't good enough against a better, tougher team with more experience. It's not a crime so much as the cold truth.' … [Read more...] about Only the goalie’s keeping pace with Bruins

'"We have to be realistic here but I'm hopeful," Savard said during the Bruins' morning skate in TD Garden. "I can't see these next two games, that's for sure. Down the road maybe it's going to come down to a coach's decision and a trainer's decision and myself."' … [Read more...] about Savard takes first strides in comeback

'Mark Recchi, 42, shoved aside Tim Kennedy, 23, to create Patrice Bergeron's winning goal with 7:03 left. It was the on-ice definition of veteran experience paying off.' … [Read more...] about Game Three analysis