Archives for October 31, 2010

'The Sabres killed five of seven penalties against the Stars and have allowed at least a pair of power-play goals in four of the past five games. Opponents have struck with the man advantage in seven of the last eight outings. Buffalo's penalty-kill unit entered the game ranked 27th in the 30-team league. By the time the updated stats come out today, they're sure to be lower.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay stiff penalty for not staying out of box

'"Right now is a very difficult time for this team. We're trying to grasp the style of play that we want to play, which I don't think we've found yet. We want to try and build some momentum as a team, and individual play comes into effect. He wasn't happy with the way I've been playing, and I'm sure you can probably look around the room and can maybe point out a few guys. But … [Read more...] about Rivet says he’ll find a way to play better

'See, when it comes to the Sabres, the need for changing the players or the coach doesn't mean change is coming. Don't be surprised if the roster remains basically intact and Ruff and Regier survive this season given the extenuating circumstances surrounding the organization.' … [Read more...] about Finding a scapegoat for Sabres’ slow start is tough

Backup Andrew Raycroft gets shutout in first Stars start, 4-0 (Dallas Morning News) Dallas Stars' Brenden Morrow proves leadership, steps up game (Dallas Morning News) Dallas Stars replay: Stars 4, Buffalo 0 (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (Dallas Morning News) Stars 4, Sabres 0 (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Dallas Coverage

'“We tried to play a little more aggressive and we got flagged for some calls,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “You’re playing back-to-back games and it takes a lot of players out of the game. You can try to kill four (penalties), but it takes a lot of energy out of your team.”' … [Read more...] about Raycroft, Neal, Morrow lead Stars past Sabres 4-0

'Patrick Lalime gave up four goals on 41 shots for Buffalo, which has dropped three in a row.' … [Read more...] about Dallas 4, Buffalo 0

'Two of the Stars four goals came on the power play, and added a short handed goal as well.' … [Read more...] about Stars Shut Out Sabres 4-0

Another wild win for Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Where’s the defense as Gragnani nets OT winner (Maine Hockey Journal) Portland rallies to edge Admirals in overtime (Norfolk Virginian Pilot) Pirates Win a Wild One in Overtime (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sink Admirals in Overtime (NorfolkAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage