Archives for October 1, 2010

“I think I showed I’m willing to do whatever it takes to play in the NHL last year with going to Norfolk,” Parrish said. “Portland certainly doesn’t scare me.” … [Read more...] about Mark Parrish: Whatever It Takes to Play in the NHL

'Thomas Vanek, Tim Connolly and Drew Schiestel all scored on the power play while rookie Luke Adam scored twice in the second period for the Sabres, who improved to 3-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres find the power to beat Montreal

'"I kind of lost my way a little bit," Stafford said Thursday. "I lost my focus and my priorities got shifted. Instead of focusing on things that were in my hands -- my focus or my conditioning or my preparation -- I got wrapped up with blaming other elements. It comes down to maturity."' … [Read more...] about Enlightened Stafford set for revival

Special teams melt down on home ice (Montreal Gazette) 'Back on our heels,' Gionta says (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Sabres handle Habs prospects (Ottawa Sun) Learning on the fly (Canadiens.com) Numbers Game - Sept. 30, 2010 (Canadiens.com) The following are rough English translations from French language documents: One evening to be forgotten … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

'"This is my fourth year with the organization, and as I'm getting older, I'm realizing these guys are good but I can play with them," he said. "I may not be in the NHL yet, but I know I can play at that level."' … [Read more...] about Moorestown’s Brennan closes in on NHL dream

'Tim Connolly, Thomas Vanek and Drew Schiestel also scored for Buffalo (3-1), and Tyler Myers had two assists. Jhonas Enroth stopped 28 shots.' … [Read more...] about Adam&#8217s 2 goals lead Sabres over Canadiens

'The Sabres scored three times with the man advantage, while the Canadiens power play failed to score for their third-straight game bringing their pre-season total to a paltry 3-for-37.' … [Read more...] about Adam scores 2 as Sabres beat Habs 5-3

'Tim Connolly, Thomas Vanek and Drew Schiestel each had a goal for the Sabres, who got 28 saves from Jhonas Enroth in the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Montreal 3

'Adam made the score 4-2 with his second score of the night. Drew Schiestel extended the lead to 5-2 with his first goal of the preseason early in the third period. The Montreal deficit was cut to two with a score by Tom Pyatt midway through the third. Enorth and the Sabres held tight the rest of the way to defeat Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Luke Adam Leads Sabres Over Canadiens 5-3

Trying to build on strong finish with Pirates (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage