Archives for December 2010

'For the third time in three years the Sabres have stood tall against a much bigger Anaheim team.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe, Rivet Help Sabres Beat Ducks 5-2

'"You might not be [talking playoffs]," a defiant coach Lindy Ruff said in response to a question Monday. "But I am."' … [Read more...] about Sabres losing ground fast in East

'"It's not an issue," Ruff said after practice. "A captain doesn't help you score. When you get 20 guys or the five guys on the ice, they either help you score or help you prevent [goals]. The captain can't do anything even if he's sitting on the bench."' … [Read more...] about Ruff not concerned about status of captain

'Adam was scheduled to fly to Montreal to catch a connecting flight to St. John's, Newfoundland, his hometown. Instead, Adam flew to Buffalo, N.Y., where he is expected to suit up for the Sabres tonight against the Anaheim Ducks.' … [Read more...] about Working holiday for lucky Pirate

Anaheim (18-15-4) at Buffalo (13-16-4) (AP) Anaheim Ducks (18-15-4) at Buffalo Sabres (13-16-4) (The Sports Network) Sabres hope to bounce back against Ducks (NHL.com) Game notes (AnaheimDucks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Anaheim Coverage

'"We've got to get back to all four lines contributing and go from there," right wing Mike Grier said. "When it comes down to it, you've got to try and outwork the guy next to you, outbattle the line you're out against. ... We've got to get some ugly goals now because they're not going in the pretty way."' … [Read more...] about Goal drought perplexes Sabres

Pirates drop third game in three days (Portland Press Herald) Bridgeport leaves the Pirates with a winless weekend (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Stumble Against the Sound Tigers (PortlandPirates.com) Sound Tigers earn 3-1 win over Pirates (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'The "Extreme Makeover" came to Buffalo last year and did wonders for a family in a very poor neighborhood. The Buffalo Sabres could use a similar makeover. There's hope that the rumors are right, that Terry Pegula will come in riding a white horse and right the wrongs the Sabres fans have had to endure the past 5 years.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need ”Extreme Makeover” from top on down

'"We were playing fairly well coming in," Sabres right wing Mike Grier said. "We've dug ourselves a hole. We've got two games before the Christmas break, and we've got to hopefully go home and get a couple wins, regroup and hopefully find a way to score some more goals."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ positive run goes south

Bolts clamp down to grind out a win over Sabres (Tampa Tribune) Thompson goes after Boulton (Tampa Tribune) Tampa Bay Lightning beats Buffalo Sabres 3-1 (St. Petersburg Times) War of words goes on between Tampa Bay Lightning's Nate Thompson, Atlanta Thrashers' Eric Boulton over knee-to-knee hit (St. Petersburg Times) Lightning 3, Sabres 1 (TampaBayLightning.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'“It’s disappointing,” Sabres right wing Mike Grier(notes) said of the consecutive losses. “We were playing fairly well coming in, but we dug ourselves a hole.”' … [Read more...] about Stamkos scores 25th goal, Lightning beat Sabres

'Jason Pominville potted the only goal for the Sabres, who have dropped two in a row and three out of their last four. Ryan Miller made 34 stops in defeat.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 3, Buffalo 1

'Jason Pominville took a perfect pass in front of the net and directed the puck past Smith to put Buffalo on the board and cut their deficit to 2-1. The goal came with 47.7 seconds to go in the middle stanza. The goal was upheld after a lenghty review by the "war room" in Toronto. Pominville had the puck go off of his stick and his skate, but did not use a "kicking motion" … [Read more...] about Lightning Hand Sabres 3-1 Defeat

Pirates give up the momentum, lose in overtime (Portland Press Herald) Pirates spiral to another loss (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs Nip Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Extra, Extra, Read All About It (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

Lightning-Sabres scouting report (Tampa Tribune) Game preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres (St. Petersburg Times) Buffalo (13-15-4) at Tampa Bay (17-10-4) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (13-15-4) at Tampa Bay Lightning (17-10-4) (The Sports Network) Lightning look to keep it rolling as Sabres visit (NHL.com) Lightning look to keep it rolling as Sabres visit … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage