Archives for January 20, 2011

'The gruesome numbers in 159 games combined from the four players who lined up in the middle during practice Wednesday: 17 goals and 58 points, minus-18.' … [Read more...] about Centers off target for Sabres

'"It is a relief," Ruff said after practice in HSBC Arena. "He's walking fine, and his strength is pretty good. It all bodes well for coming back quickly."' … [Read more...] about Quick recovery expected for Stafford

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Buffalo (20-20-5) at Boston (26-13-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (20-20-5) at Boston Bruins (26-13-7) (The Sports Network) First-place Bruins battle Northeast-rival Sabres (NHL.com) B's Look to Tame Buffalo (BostonBruins.com) Pregame Notebook (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

'This is the first recall of the season for Gragnani (6’2”, 200 lbs., 3/11/1987), who is second on the Pirates in scoring with 30 points (7+23) in 38 games. His 23 assists are tied for the team lead, and he equaled a Portland franchise record on January 15 when he collected five assists in an 8-3 win over Worcester.' … [Read more...] about Gragnani recalled from Portland

This time, lousy start does in Pirates, 5-3 (Portland Press Herald) Pirates fall short in comeback (Maine Hockey Journal) Old friends bring back bite for Sharks (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Recent Additions Lead Sharks Past Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks Hold off Portland 5-3 (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage