Archives for October 2010

Pirates' bad finish trumps nice start (Portland Press Herald) Pirates give up five goals in third period implosion (Maine Hockey Journal) Like pieces of a puzzle the Pirates are coming together (Maine Hockey Journal) Springfield Falcons rally to down Portland Pirates, 6-2 (Springfield Republican) Pirates Suffer Setback in Springfield (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons beat the … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'"I don't think you can blame the fans," captain Craig Rivet said Thursday. "They're watching. They're passionate. They want to see a better effort. I don't think we gave a good enough effort to win any of those games. We've been the opposite on the road."' … [Read more...] about Sabres want to give fans roaring time

'"I used to find it really challenging in the past, but it didn't seem to be a problem at all," he said. "I think it's just the acceptance of the necessity of it and kind of just deal with that obstacle. I think before I always felt reluctant for a whole host of reasons, but mostly because I just didn't want to wear one. But I had a couple sticks in the face the … [Read more...] about Sticks and pucks find a path to Montador

Relief spelled HSBC (Ottawa Citizen) Elliott's a Sabre killer (Ottawa Sun) Ottawa (1-4-1) at Buffalo (2-4-1) (AP) Ottawa Senators (1-4-1) at Buffalo Sabres (2-4-1) (The Sports Network) Senators seek more success in Buffalo (NHL.com) Senators anxious to turn tide in Buffalo (OttawaSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Ottawa Coverage

'“It felt good, definitely a big step,” Pominville said. “Yesterday I was out there on my own and didn’t really do much, just skated around and shot a few pucks. Today, to actually be able to participate in a few drills was good and I felt good so that’s a big step.”' … [Read more...] about Getting closer

Defense is young, but talented (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'"That's the way we wanted to come out, and that's the way we needed to come out," Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers said. "We'd lost the last five, and it felt good to come on the road and get a win here. It's just one game, though, and we've got to keep it going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres top Thrashers, end five-game winless slide

'"We brought a lot to the room," Byfuglien said Wednesday before hosting the Sabres. "I think when we speak up the guys really pay attention. That's something that's big."' … [Read more...] about Four former Blackhawks find a home with Thrashers

No comeback for Thrashers in loss to Sabres (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Bogosian misses third straight game (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Photo gallery (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Thrashers fall 4-1 to Sabres in lopsided affair (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Atlanta Coverage

'“I think from start to finish, we were on top of the puck,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “It was nice to see some opportunities go in.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Thrashers to end 5-game winless streak

'"Great effort. We got ourselves going and we got ourselves skating," Miller said. "I think that was the biggest difference. Guys around the puck and supporting each other. If you go back a few games that becomes the difference."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Atlanta 1

'The game marked Buffalo's first win since the season opener on October 8th.' … [Read more...] about Myers, Vanek Help Sabres Beat Thrashers 4-1

'Starting in the preseason, the Sabres have teamed up with a program called Rock and Wrap It Up! to deliver to the City Mission any prepared -- but not served -- concession food on game nights and after any HSBC Arena events.' … [Read more...] about Sabres donating arena food to Mission

'"We should be able to score some goals. Rob and I have some offensive upside to us, and [Ennis has] really got the skill of a top-six forward. He's got the best patience on our team with the puck, and he's one of our better passers, so hopefully soon we can get a few pucks to go in the net and help out offensively."' … [Read more...] about Are Sabres in line for a turnaround?

'"I feel good, much better than I did the first few days," he said. "I was able to work out [Tuesday] for the first time, rode the bike, got the heart rate up a bit, so it feels good right now, and hopefully it will feel good for the rest of the day, too."' … [Read more...] about Pominville takes first step in recovery