Archives for June 23, 2010

'He becomes the first Sabres netminder to win the award since Dominik Hasek did so for the final time back in 2001.' … [Read more...] about Miller takes home Vezina Trophy

'He became the first Sabres player to take home the award since goaltender Tom Barrasso won for the 1983-84 season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Myers wins Calder trophy

'Miller won nine of his first 12 games, leading Buffalo to its second Northeast Division title in four years. He ranked fourth among goalies with 41 wins and was nominated for the award for the first time.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo&#8217s Miller tabbed NHL&#8217s top goaltender

'Myers was one of four rookies to play all 82 games. He led the Sabres and all rookies by logging nearly 24 minutes of ice time per game. He was also first among rookies with 137 blocked shots, and third with 48 points.' … [Read more...] about Tyler Myers wins Calder Trophy as NHL’s top rookie

'Slowly, other sports have caught on in recent years, televising their own trophy presentations. Nothing, however, tops the NHL Awards, the first and best awards show in major sports.' … [Read more...] about Who Deserves the NHL Awards: Part 2 – Vezina, Norris, Byng and Masterton

'There are rumors - nothing real solid at this point, however - the NHL is considering changing its trophy names to honor some of the game’s legends.' … [Read more...] about Who Deserves the NHL Awards: Part 1 – Hart, Calder, Selke and Adams

'An early visit from South Buffalo native Patrick Kane and the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks on Oct. 11, a home New Year’s Day tilt against the Boston Bruins while the team hosts the world junior championship and a season-long seven-game road trip in March are among the highlights of the Sabres’ 2010-11 schedule.' … [Read more...] about A Look at the Sabres 2010-11 Schedule

'Buffalo will play Northeast Division counterpart Canadiens, Senators, Maple Leafs and Bruins six times each. They will also face-off against each non-divisional conference opponent four times each. The Sabres will play 15 non-conference opponents, including a pair of short west coast stints that will take place in late December and early January.' … [Read more...] about Sabres season starts Oct. 8 in Ottawa

No big hurry to sign Pirates coach (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage