Archives for October 24, 2010

'"We're disappointed overall how the first part of the season has gone," Miller said. "We haven't established what we wanted but they were one-goal games based on some errors. It wasn't we were playing our system to a tee and getting beat. There were some pretty big mistakes."' … [Read more...] about Another fine road show by the Sabres

'Since being sent back to Windsor, the reigning Memorial Cup champs, Kassian has been on a tear like none other in his junior career. He’s already notched 17 points in eight games and has stayed out of the box, an issued that’s plagued him in the past.' … [Read more...] about Kassian making case for future

Devils routed; Kovalchuk sits (New York Post) Kovalchuk sits as Devils get ripped by Sabres 6-1 (New York Daily News) Ilya Kovalchuk sits as healthy scratch, Devils pounded by Sabres, 6-1 (Newark Star Ledger) Devils coach John MacLean: Decision to scratch Ilya Kovalchuk was mine (Newark Star Ledger) A stand-up Johan Hedberg calls first start for Devils 'disappointing' … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“You have to be a good road team in this league to get points,” veteran Sabres forward Michael Grier said. “To make the playoffs and get toward the top of your division and the conference, you have to win at home, so we are going to have to figure that out sooner or later.”' … [Read more...] about Miller has 26 saves as Sabres crush Devils 6-1

'"We worked hard tonight and it paid off," said Vanek. "We got the puck to the net more and it worked. Today we got a few breaks our way and were able to put the puck in."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, New Jersey 1

'Craig Rivet was a scratch with a shoulder injury. Lindy Ruff said the Sabres captain is day-to-day with the injury. Mike Weber took his spot on the blue line. Ilya Kovalchuk was a healthy scratch for the Devils.' … [Read more...] about Another Road Win For Sabres; 6-1 Over Devils

Pirates grab a 'sloppy' victory (Portland Press Herald) Pirates remain unbeaten in unsatisfying win (Maine Hockey Journal) Sound Tigers nipped by Portland (Connecticut Post) Pirates Extend Home Winning Streak to Six Games (PortlandPirates.com) Leggio denies Sound Tigers, Portland wins 2-1 (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage