Archives for December 2010

'I would not call this a statement win for Buffalo by any stretch of the imagination, but man was that a confidence booster for the team.' … [Read more...] about Stafford Paces Sabres To 3-2 Win Over Bruins

Adam keeps his sights set on return trip (Portland Press Herald) Pirates getting back on track before Christmas break (Maine Hockey Journal) Adam Returned to Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'"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

'"I'm right there," Connolly said. "Conditioning is there, strength is there. When they're ready for me, I'm ready to go. Wednesday is a strong possibility to me. In the end, it comes down to a coach's decision but that's what I'm shooting for. There will be soreness for a while, but you just have to do maintenance on it."' … [Read more...] about Stafford, Connolly seem OK

'“We had a good look at practice today. We want to make sure that, physically, both of them are up to the task,” said Ruff. “We’ve got two or three good, hard practices with Tim now and Drew, today was probably his first real tough test. I thought he wasn’t quite up to my expectations on the physical side but he might have been just protecting a … [Read more...] about Answer the call

Pirates grab third straight road victory (Portland Press Herald) Pirates sweep weekend to regain division lead (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs' rally too little, too late (Manchester Union Leader) Pirates Double Up Monarchs (PortlandPirates.com) Monarchs Out-Whit-ed By Portland (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'If someone had told the Sabres they would keep Crosby relatively quiet with just one assist, dominate possession time for 40 minutes and have nearly double the Penguins' shot total for most of the game, they'd feel pretty good about their chances. But when a team also turns the puck over at inopportune spots, can't hit the net when it gets a chance and wilts in the late going, … [Read more...] about Sabres fail their big test against Pens

'"Every year he gets better defensively and on faceoffs," said defenseman Brooks Orpik, the East Amherst product. "He's probably had some stretches offensively where he's been this good but for overall play, this is by far the best he's been."' … [Read more...] about Penguins in center of all the action

'"It's special playing a hometown team, especially Pittsburgh being the No. 1 team," Weber said. "Playing the No. 1 team is always fun, whether it's youth hockey, the OHL or the NHL. You want to play and beat the best."' … [Read more...] about Weber thrilled to play his hometown team

Penguins, Crosby extend streaks, beat Sabres (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Malkin optimistic to make return Tuesday (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Pens streak through Buffalo (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Bylsma praises Dustin Jeffrey's versatility (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Jeffrey Making the Most of His Opportunity (PittsburghPenguins.com) 18 and Counting … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'Despite outshooting the Penguins 36-24, the Sabres blew numerous scoring chances and converted just one of five power-play opportunities as Ennis’ goal came with a two-man advantage.' … [Read more...] about Fleury stops 34 in Penguins&#8217 5-2 win over Sabres