Archives for January 22, 2011

'The Sabres haven't won three games in a row this season. With only two games left until the All-Star break, they won't do it until at least February. If they play like they did Friday, they won't do it at all.' … [Read more...] about Early slumber proves costly

'X-rays revealed no new damage, so as long as Kaleta can deal with the pain he can play. It got to be too much as he didn't return for the second or third periods.' … [Read more...] about Hand injury sends Kaleta to an early exit

Lawson injured in Islanders' win over Sabres (Newsday) Isles' Jurcina placed on injured reserve (Newsday) Islanders goalie Lawson injured (AP) Islanders 5, Sabres 2 (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkIslanders.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'“I didn’t like the start of the game, not at all,” Ruff said, noting the Sabres were down 2-0 while being outshot 10-3 before the game was 11 minutes old. “I didn’t like our first shift. It wasn’t good enough.”' … [Read more...] about Grabner scores 2 goals, Isles beat Sabres 5-2

'"We had some good effort in parts of the game, but there was no finishing," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "You can win all the battles, but if you don't finish plays, you don't win."' … [Read more...] about NY Islanders 5, Buffalo 2

'The Islanders are letting the Sabres try and make a game out of this one, but Buffalo isn't able to take advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall to Islanders 5-2

'When pressed on the status of the team's backup goalie in response to the overall health of the team, Darcy defended Patrick Lalime. "I think Patty [Lalime] contributes a lot in different ways. Obviously, you're talking about playing and he's not playing and that's what you sign on for. If you sign up to back up Ryan Miller, you sign on to back up in the case of Brodeur, or … [Read more...] about Regier Not Concerned About Miller’s Workload

'Patrick Lalime replaced Ryan Miller in goal at 10:30 of the first period to make just his second appearance in the last two months. Lalime’s last appearance came on Dec. 17 in Florida when he played the final two periods in relief of Miller. Prior to that, he had not played in a game since starting at home against Tampa Bay on Nov. 20. Miller made his 24th consecutive … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Islanders 5, Sabres 2

'This team is too good, starting with goaltender Ryan Miller, to be struggling for a playoff spot.' … [Read more...] about Keep an eye on surging Sabres in race for playoffs

Pirates inch closer to top (Portland Press Herald) Roloff returns to give Pirates the win (Maine Hockey Journal) Sharks stumble in third period (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Effective Third Period Vaults Pirates Over Sharks (PortlandPirates.com) Portland bests Worcester 5-2 (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage