Archives for January 7, 2011

''A source reached out to me and says the sale of the Buffalo Sabres is imminent." … [Read more...] about Source: Sabres deal impending

'"That might be one of our best games of the year in all-out compete level," said coach Lindy Ruff, who won his 500th career game. "It means I've had a lot of good players to get to that point. To get 500 with [General Manager Darcy Regier] at the same time and be with one organization, the organization I grew up playing in is special."' … [Read more...] about Sabres find some bite, beat Sharks

'"We had an identity last year, and this year we've been really searching. That's been the frustrating part," said goaltender Ryan Miller, who like his team hasn't been able to build off an impressive 2009-10 season. "Just expectations, people talk to you differently, just having to come out every night and everybody's geared up to play against a team that finished at the top … [Read more...] about Sabres, Sharks mute Cup talk

Sharks shut out by Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks update (San Jose Mercury News) Photo gallery (San Jose Mercury News) Miller blanks Sharks 3-0 to drop San Jose into 6th place (Morgan Hill Times) Sharks Start Hurts In Loss (SJSharks.com) Photo gallery (SJSharks.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Friday’s San Jose Coverage

'“There were no real odd-man rushes, no tough chances on their power play,” Miller said. “They had a few looks but I had help around me and I could commit to my reads. It turns into a night when our zone was pretty well organized.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff gets 500th win as Sabres beat Sharks 3-0

'Jochen Hecht, Thomas Vanek and Luke Adam tallied for the Sabres, who have won three of their last four and provided Lindy Ruff with his 500th career win as a head coach.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, San Jose 0

'All of Ruff's victories have come behind the bench with Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Miller Gets Shutout In 3-0 Win Over Sharks; Ruff Earns 500th Win