Archives for October 2010

'Buffalo had its chances down the stretch with two power plays in the final four minutes, but could not net the equalizer.' … [Read more...] about Chicago 4, Buffalo 3

'Patrick Lalime started in net for the Sabres, allowing four goals on twenty-one shots.' … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Beat Sabres 4-3

Pirates up opening win streak to four (Portland Press Herald) Pirates off to a franchise best start with victory over Springfield (Maine Hockey Journal) Springfield Falcons fall 4-2 in Portland (springfield Republican) Pirates Double Falcons for Fourth Straight Win (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons fall short in Portland (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

Buffalo (1-3-1) at Chicago (2-2-1) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (1-3-1) at Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1) (The Sports Network) Hawks, Sabres meet for second time in six days (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage

'"It's just a matter of hard work, and we're getting outworked at home. That's unacceptable," Sabres center Derek Roy said. "We kind of sagged down instead of turning the cheek, going the other way and working that much harder."' … [Read more...] about Frustrations mount for Sabres

'"It's our sixth game, but it's only a week into the season," Lalime said Friday. "If I get the call, I'm ready. I'm looking forward to it. We've been having some good practice, and I'm ready."' … [Read more...] about Lalime gets turn at playing in goal

'Gerbe said his height hasn't been an issue since he was a youngster growing up in Michigan. "People would mention it when I was playing minor hockey, but it's not a factor because I've always been small and I've learned to deal with it," Gerbe said.' … [Read more...] about Gionta inspires short kid Gerbe

'The Canucks group still was cheering when Sabres general manager Punch Imlach rose to his feet and announced: "Mr. Campbell, I think you made a mistake. Check the wheel again. You'll find we won."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ first draft a memorable one

Habs spoil Sabres' birthday party (Montreal Gazette) Canadiens credit lucky bounces (Montreal Gazette) Gionta inspires short kid Gerbe (Montreal Gazette) Sabres' first draft a memorable one (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) Numbers Game - Oct. 15 - 2010 (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery 1 (Sabres.com) Photo gallery 2 … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montrreal Coverage

'“We had a couple of bad bounces and it seems like we’ve had bad bounces fall on us,” Roy said. “We’re getting outworked at home and that’s unacceptable.”' … [Read more...] about Price leads Canadiens past Sabres

'"I think we've had very erratic play," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "When you're chasing the puck all night, it makes it tough."' … [Read more...] about Montreal 2, Buffalo 1

'Tons of wasted opportunities late in the game for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens Spoil Sabres Night 2-1

'"We're still fitting pieces together," remarked Regier. "There's some newness. It is different, but I sense more maturity amongst the group. So I think in the end, that will benefit us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres GM Regier Speaks with Schopp & the Bulldog

Sixteen-second stretch gives Pirates the edge (Portland Ppress Herald) Second period push Pirates over Bridgeport (Maine Hockey Journal) Sound Tigers fall 3-1 in Portland (Connecticut Post) Explosive Finish to the Second Seals Pirates Victory (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates strike quickly, defeat Sound Tigers 3-1 (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'The Canadiens again return to town for a milestone event, this time facing the Sabres in HSBC Arena. It might feel like the old Aud at times, though, with team Hall of Famer Milt Ellis sitting behind the microphone to reprise his role as public address announcer. Members of the Sabres' founding family also are expected to be present, including Seymour H. Knox IV.' … [Read more...] about Sabres look back at start tonight