Archives for December 15, 2010

'"We need to beat the teams that are around us," Ruff said after practice Tuesday in HSBC Arena. "Those teams that are just above us on the ladder, you've got to beat them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres playing games of catch-up

'Too often this year, they've needed Miller to be their best player on the ice. It puts a lot of pressure on a goalie when every miscue can be decisive. That's why Lindy Ruff dodged questions about Miller after the Pittsburgh game, when his goalie had a bad night but didn't get much from his surrounding cast.' … [Read more...] about Miller seeks to recapture magic touch

'"It feels good to get out there to play on a line and sort of have the end in sight for sure," Niedermayer said. "I've been cleared to play so I feel pretty good. It was a little bit longer than I thought but the knee is feeling pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Injured trio set to return to lineup

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Boston Bruins expect tough test at Buffalo Sabres (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston (16-8-4) at Buffalo (12-14-4) (AP) Boston Bruins (16-8-4) at Buffalo Sabres (12-14-4) (The Sports Network) Bruins, Sabres try to get back on winning track (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage

'“My first goal this year was to make the Sabres,” said the 19-year-old from LaSalle. “I thought I showed well. I played in an exhibition game (at HSBC Arena) against Toronto, but when I didn’t make it, I wanted to make sure I got back to Buffalo for the world juniors. And especially after getting cut by the Canadian team last year, I was hungry (to make … [Read more...] about Kassian would just love to play the villain in Buffalo