'Head Coach Lindy Ruff said the team has not made a decision on whether or not the blueliner will be assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Portland Pirates, or remain in the NHL with the team.' … [Read more...] about Paetsch clears waivers
Archives for 2010
Line shift paying off for Sabres
'"We've had times in the past where we've had some chemistry and played really well," Connolly said. "We've also had some games in past years where we haven't. Right now we're just trying to keep it simple, work hard and talk as much as we can to each other, let each other know where we are out there, support each other. I think that talk really helps out."' … [Read more...] about Line shift paying off for Sabres
Sizzling Sabres goalie Miller gives hope to Americans at Olympics
'"(Miller) gives his team great confidence," Burke said. "He is so relaxed that some nights you wonder if the kid even has a pulse."' … [Read more...] about Sizzling Sabres goalie Miller gives hope to Americans at Olympics
Ennis growing into his own with Pirates
'Compounding Ennis's transition to the pro game has been the process of learning a new position. A winger for virtually his entire junior career, Ennis has suited up at center for the Pirates this season.' … [Read more...] about Ennis growing into his own with Pirates
Tuesday's Portland Coverage
Pirates Weekly, January 5th (PortlandPirates.com) Benson Released from Tryout (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage
Paetsch placed on waivers
'Other teams have until noon tomorrow to put a claim in on Paetsch.' … [Read more...] about Paetsch placed on waivers
Miller answers the late bell as Sabres upend Habs
'"They had a few broken plays that created a few chances for them, but other than that we were good," Miller said. "Usually, when they have the puck in the zone they're trying to create some sustained pressure, tire you out, spread it out and get some pucks to the net. We did a pretty good job on that. We didn't give anything up on the rush. For the most part, we … [Read more...] about Miller answers the late bell as Sabres upend Habs
Canadiens' offense silenced
'"It's a tough building to come and play in," Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers said. "It's a loud atmosphere. I thought after the first [period], especially, we started to get our game going and we started skating."' … [Read more...] about Canadiens’ offense silenced
Monday's Montreal Coverage
Miller slams the door on Habs (Montreal Gazette) Goaltenders' duel leaves sour taste for home crowd (Montreal Gazette) Habs' Halak dilemma heats up (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The Numbers Game - Jan. 3, 2010 (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) The following are rough English translations from French language … [Read more...] about Monday’s Montreal Coverage
Sabres beat Canadiens 1-0 to stretch winning streak to four games
'The Canadiens controlled much of the play early on and had the bulk of the scoring chances, but were unable to solve Miller. He most notably stopped Tomas Plekanec(notes) all alone in front early in the first, Benoit Pouliot(notes) on a bang-bang play late in the first and Pouliot again when he was left alone in front early in the second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres beat Canadiens 1-0 to stretch winning streak to four games
Buffalo 1, Montreal 0
'Then with the goaltender pulled in the final minute of play, the Habs had a couple of chances from in close, but Miller stopped Tomas Plekanec and Mike Cammalleri from point blank range with 14 seconds left. Buffalo then won the faceoff and chipped the puck out of their defensive zone to preserve the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 1, Montreal 0
Miller's 5th Shutout Lifts Sabres Over Canadiens 1-0
'Ryan Miller stopped each of the 30 shots that he faced, and Tim Connolly's second period goal proved to be all the offense the Sabres would need against the Canadiens on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Miller’s 5th Shutout Lifts Sabres Over Canadiens 1-0
Monday's Portland Coverage
Pirates get production from a reliable source to beat Bruins (Portland Press Herald) Providence is whitewashed (Providence Journal) Enroth Leads Pirates to Shutout Win (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Well Represented at Olympics (PortlandPirates.com) P-Bruins fall to Pirates 4-0 (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage
Sabres unhappy with slow starts
'"We addressed that before the game that we want a good start -- and again we played awful in the first two periods," Sabres left wing Jochen Hecht said. "It's not the way we want to come out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres unhappy with slow starts
Sunday's Montreal Coverage
Buffalo (25-11-4) at Montreal (21-19-3) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (25-11-4) at Montreal Canadiens (21-19-3) (The Sports Network) Habs return home after successful trip (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage