Archives for January 2011

Phoenix Coyotes fall to Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in overtime (Arizona Republic) NHL goalies add flair, style to their masks (Arizona Republic) Photo gallery (Arizona Republic) Sabres 2, Coyotes 1, OT (PhoenixCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (PhoenixCoyotes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Phoenix Coverage

'“We’re starting to gain a little ground,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Stafford&#8217s OT goal lifts Sabres over Coyotes

'Stafford skated down the right side boards and ripped a slap shot from the right circle that sailed just inside the goal post to seal the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Phoenix 1 (OT)

'The Sabres were able to get at least 1 point in each of the three games on the Western road trip.' … [Read more...] about Stafford Gives Sabres 2-1 OT Win

McCauley propels Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Pirates pull closer to division leader with a victory (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Edge Monarchs (PortlandPirates.com) Monarchs Depart Portland Seeing Double (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'"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

''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