Archives for January 8, 2011

'"Overall, he's done a pretty good job," coach Lindy Ruff said. "The missed opportunity in Denver to win us a game was a tough one. Calgary was a tough one, too. But we've needed players to step up their play on the offensive side, and Jochen's definitely done it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Hecht enjoying hot streak

'"It means a lot to get 500 with the team I grew up playing for, the city that I call my home," he said in Jobing.com Arena. "I wasn't born there, but I was definitely raised there for most of my life. It's a treat. It's been a great 1,000-plus games. I wish I would've got to 500 faster."' … [Read more...] about Ruff climbs ladder in coaching wins

Buffalo (17-18-5) at Phoenix (19-13-8) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (17-18-5) at Phoenix Coyotes (19-13-8) (The Sports Network) Coyotes, Sabres enter fresh off shutout victories (NHL.com) Preview (PhoenixCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Phoenix Coverage

Pirates on the rebound (Portland Press Herald) Pirates put together “almost perfect” performance (Maine Hockey Journal) Springfield Falcons lose to Portland Pirates in American Hockey League (Springfield Republican) Pirates Soar Over Falcons (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons fall to Pirates 4-1 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'In just his second full season for the Pirates, T.J. Brennan is trying to set himself apart from the wealth of other blueliners in the Sabres farm system. So far this season statistically he is on pace to match his totals from his rookie campaign in 2009-10 when he scored six goals and finished the year with 17 points. What Brennan does bring to Portland and eventually to … [Read more...] about Youth and talent dominate Buffalo Sabres’ minor-league system