Archives for January 6, 2011

'The Sabres are on pace for 17 short-handed goals allowed, which would match the highest total of coach Lindy Ruff's tenure. The 2005-06 edition gave up 17, and the Sabres allowed 13 the following season. They've been improving their numbers every year since, finishing with a paltry three shorties allowed last year. That was tied for the third fewest in the league.' … [Read more...] about Power play pulls plug on Sabres

'"Playing five minutes, it's extremely tough," he said. "You play a couple shifts here and there. I think I played one shift in the second period [his final one of three came with 6:52 left], and I think my next shift came about an hour and a half later [he played one shift in the third, with 13:08 to play]. It's extremely tough to do, but that's the position that I'm in. I … [Read more...] about Back in San Jose, Rivet copes with new role

Buffalo (16-18-5) at San Jose (21-14-5) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (16-18-5) at San Jose Sharks (21-14-5) (The Sports Network) Sharks look to avenge earlier loss to Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s San Jose Coverage

Pirates surge past Bridgeport (Portland Press Herald) Pirates spread the offense for first win in Bridgeport (Maine Hockey Journal) Sound Tigers give away goals in loss to Portland (Connecticut Post) Pirates Power Past Sound Tigers (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates hand Sound Tigers 5-3 loss (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage