Archives for November 2010

'“(Ryan and I) had a conversation and, in all likelihood, he’ll be our guy tomorrow night,” said Head Coach Lindy Ruff.' … [Read more...] about Miller ‘ready to go’

'Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier announced today the Sabres have signed goaltender David Leggio to an NHL contract. Leggio was previously under contract with the Portland Pirates, Buffalo’s AHL affiliate.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign goaltender David Leggio

'"It's been a pretty big whirlwind for sure, but you don't complain about that stuff," he said. "To even get the opportunity to suit up in a couple (NHL) games so far this season, it's been great."' … [Read more...] about Adam’s fast start has earned two call-ups

'There'd have been more goal scorers if it weren't for Enroth and Biron. They were the game's brightest stars, with saves ranging from quality to highlight-reel at both ends.' … [Read more...] about Sabres nearly perfect on road trip

'"It's very hard," Gerbe said. "I've been doing that for a little while now, ever since I've been injured, and it's pretty tough between the parachute, bungee cord and just laps. Every day's been tough, but it's good to get your conditioning there."' … [Read more...] about Gerbe will be ready once broken jaw heals

With Pieces in Place, Rangers Still Need Overtime (New York Times) Artem Anisimov scores twice, once in overtime to lift Rangers over Sabres 3-2 in overtime at Garden (New York Daily News) Anisimov's OT goal propels Rangers (New York Post) Backup Biron gets it done for Rangers on short notice (New York Post) Ref incorrectly waves off Fedotenko goal (New York Post) Rangers … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

'Buffalo earned five of six points on its three-game road trip. The Sabres are 5-3-2 on the road, but winless at home (0-6-1). “It’s something to build off of,” Enroth said. “Hopefully we can take how we play on the road back home.”' … [Read more...] about Anisimov scores in OT to give Rangers 3-2 win

'"Overall, I think we generated some good chances and did some good things offensively, and we need to build off of that," said Buffalo's Thomas Vanek.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 3, Buffalo 2 (OT)

'The Rangers win spoiled a solid effort in net by Jhonas Enroth, who finished with 24 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall 3-2 to Rangers in OT

'The Sabres’ management missed the net in assembling this team, and it will hurt them for years to come. This team needs bona fide stars, like Alexander Ovechkin, who sacrifice for their team, but Vanek, Roy and Pominville are all under contract for this and the next two seasons or more. The Bills are in the position they are in due to bad drafting and trying to make a … [Read more...] about Sabres ecore&#8217 has no heart

Buffalo (5-9-2) at New York (7-7-1) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (5-9-2) at New York Rangers (7-7-1) (The Sports Network) Rangers set to host Sabres -- with Gaborik (NHL.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New York Coverage

'"We took it to the limit," Ruff said. "It was nice Jhonas again gave us some solid stops in the shootout, and Vanek has scored back-to-back in the shootout. You need that from your key players in the shootout. Those are big points, and you've got to make a difference."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Ruff has a grand time

'The Sabres started goaltender Jhonas Enroth for the second straight game Wednesday when they visited the New Jersey Devils. His backup was Patrick Lalime, who made the trip despite fears Tuesday he might have appendicitis. "It was a false alarm," Lalime said. "Everything was kind of leading to that a little bit, so we just went in [to the doctor] and took a look … [Read more...] about Rangers’ Gaborik declares he’s fit for duty

Ilya Kovalchuk lets puck, game slip away from Devils in 5-4 shootout loss to Buffalo Sabres (New York Daily News) Ilya's shootout flub sinks Devils (New York Post) Ilya Kovalchuk loses control of puck during NJ Devils' last chance in 5-4 shootout loss to Buffalo Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Coach John MacLean displayed anger during 2nd period timeout (Newark Star … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“I would have rather have won it in regulation,” Ruff said after becoming the 18th NHL coach to reach 1,000 games, and the third to do it with one team. “We took it to the limit. Jhonas made some big saves in the shootout.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres win in Ruff&#8217s 1,000th game as coach