Archives for October 2010

'The players keep talking about the need to police themselves, to play the game with respect for the opponent. It might be time to take a harder look at the environment. I don't have scientific data to back it up, but I don't remember concussions being a major issue during the decades when players went helmet-less and the glass was forgiving.' … [Read more...] about Hockey needs glass to be forgiving

'"It's not the best, but at the same time you just have to approach each day as a new one, continue to work hard and keep your head up. It is a long year. Obviously, no one wants to start out the way I did, but now I've hopefully got an opportunity and I'll make the best of it."' … [Read more...] about Butler’s long wait may be ending soon

'The Sabres have a reputation for a strong work ethic, but the team's critics have characterized them as a mediocre team with a good goaltender.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lose edge at home

Sabres lose edge at home (Montreal Gazette) Montreal (1-1-1) at Buffalo (1-2-1) (AP) Montreal Canadiens (1-1-1) at Buffalo Sabres (1-2-1) (The Sports Network) Sabres hope to close homestand on high (NHL.com) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: “The two teams will be famished” - Craig Rivet (Le Journal de … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

Pirates pack offensive punch while power play stumbles (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'"We lost a battle in the neutral zone that I felt we probably could have at least competed harder to win, and then no coverage coming back," Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Miller gets no visible means of support in Sabres’ loss

'For an instant, I thought I was back covering the Bills -- the other local team that's winless at home this season. It's a humbling beginning for a Sabres team that hoisted the Northeast Division banner last Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Home edge turns dull at arena

'"It's not fun atmosphere-wise when you don't have a win," Brodeur said. "We went from injuries to playing with 15 players, now 16 players today. It's chaotic a little bit. For us to finally get one under our belt, it's like now we can start playing our season."' … [Read more...] about Win looks like cure for Devils’ ills

'According to MSG, Dish has balked at any serious negotiations. Dish, in turn, says MSG is demanding high rate increases that it refuses to pay.' … [Read more...] about MSG-Dish war leaves Sabres fans in the cold

A win-win situation for Devils (New York Post) Following Devils 1-0 win, John MacLean gets Martin Brodeur's heralded puck (Newark Star Ledger) Devils' Martin Brodeur: 'Now we can start playing our season' (Newark Star Ledger) Devils rookie defenseman Matt Taormina gets first NHL point (Newark Star Ledger) Devils respond to coach's tirade, get first win of season (Bergen … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage

Hjalmarsson starts 2-game suspension (Chicago Tribune) Hjalmarsson's start matter of hit or miss (Chicago Sun Times) Hjalmarsson regrets hit, hopes Pominville gets better (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Chicago Coverage

'Kovalchuk ripped a slap shot from the right circle that eluded goalie Ryan Miller on the stick side for the winner. Miller made 34 saves for the Sabres (1-2-1), who have lost three straight since a season-opening win at Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Brodeur, Kovalchuk lift Devils to 1st win

'Ryan Miller turned aside 34-of-35 shots for the Sabres, who have lost three in a row after opening the season with a win over Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 1, Buffalo 0, OT

'This was a game where the Devils were able to dictate play from virtually start to finish, thanks to their trademark trap defensive system. New Jersey only dressed 16 players for tonight's game, and thanks to the trap they did not look any worse for the wear.' … [Read more...] about Devils Outlast Sabres 1-0

Pirates' Adam is taking a star turn (Portland Press Herald) Pirates pack offensive punch while power play stumbles (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage