Archives for January 15, 2011

'"They're taking pride in trying to work hard, and it's showed," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Friday. "It's shown up in the win category. They've played some good games recently, and I think as a team they've turned the corner. Right now they're a tough opponent for anybody."' … [Read more...] about Sabres to get reacquainted with Islanders

'"Our line's played really well, and hopefully we can continue that and keep clicking," Gerbe said after practice in Northtown Center in Amherst. "It's just our work ethic, pounding pucks down low and getting next to the net. That's the most important thing, and that's what makes our line go."' … [Read more...] about Gerbe finds his groove around the net

Buffalo (19-19-5) at New York (13-22-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (19-19-5) at New York Islanders (13-22-7) (The Sports Network) Isles hope to continue recent solid play vs. Sabres (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders vs. Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

Pirates put it all together (Portland Press Herald) Pirates get it done in regulation against the Whale (Maine Hockey Journal) Lagace assigned to Greenville (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Blank Whale (PortlandPirates.com) Lagace Assigned to Greenville (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Knock Whale into Third with 3-0 Shutout (CTWhale.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'“He’s done everything we’ve asked and probably more,” said Head Coach Lindy Ruff following the game. “When it comes to putting goals on the board, he got in the fight, I thought that gave us a little bit of energy. He goes out and he goes after it. He’s a good two-way player for us.”' … [Read more...] about McCormick keeps contributing