Archives for January 2011

'Tyler Ennis and Jason Pominville also had a goal and a helper, while Paul Gaustad added a marker for Buffalo, which recovered from a 5-2 loss to the Islanders on Friday and have won three of four overall.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, NY Islanders 3

'Nathan Gerbe, Tyler Myers and Jason Pominville all scored in the third period to propel the Sabres to the victory.' … [Read more...] about Third Time Is The Charm, Sabres Top Islanders 5-3

Mancari helps Pirates to a shootout win (Portland Press Herald) Mancari strikes again for Pirates (Maine Hockey Journal) So far, Sharks defining mediocre (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Sharks brass awaits players’ healing (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates Connect for Shootout Victory (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks comeback, fall in shootout (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'"He's a little on the fragile side," coach Lindy Ruff acknowledged after Saturday's half-hour workout in the Northtown Center of Amherst. "That first goal started with the turnover, an area of the game we've talked about ... He saw something that wasn't there and that's the part that he's struggling with right now."' … [Read more...] about Struggles telling for Myers

'To fill in the gaps, the Sabres announced Saturday night they have called up Matt Ellis and Paul Byron from Portland.' … [Read more...] about Reinforcements called up from Portland

'Almost every move General Manager Darcy Regier has made since the lockout has been based on attrition, not competition, and money, not winning. The Sabres too often this year looked like they were going through the motions, much like Regier did last summer. Their awakening going into the all-star break could be too late.' … [Read more...] about Finances too often dictate Sabres’ roster moves

Buffalo (21-21-5) at New York (15-24-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (21-21-5) at New York Islanders (15-24-7) (The Sports Network) Sabres still seek first win against Isles (NHL.com) Game Preview: Islanders vs. Sabres (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“We didn’t start well last night, we ended up with the highest amount of scoring chances we’ve had in a game but didn’t convert,” said Head Coach Lindy Ruff. “You can’t work that hard in the last 40 minutes and not convert on those opportunities. If you don’t convert on the opportunities, you’re going to find yourself … [Read more...] about Sabres looking for better start

'Currently in his second pro season, this is the first NHL recall of Byron’s career. Byron (5’9”, 170 lbs., 4/27/1989) is second on the Pirates in scoring with 31 points (14+17) in 43 games, including a team-leading seven PPG. The Ottawa, Ont.-native has 64 points (26+38) in 100 career AHL games with Portland. Byron was selected by the Sabres in the sixth … [Read more...] about Ellis and Byron recalled from Portland

'It's not necessarily a bad thing to have small players on the team as recent NHL success has shown. Gerbe and Ennis, in my opinion, have been the Sabres best forwards for the past week or so. Daniel Briere, Pavel Datsyuk and Patrick Kane have all flourished in the past few years and none of them are more than 6 feet tall. The key is to surround these players with productive … [Read more...] about More Youth, Less Size

Mancari gives Pirates a boost (Portland Press Herald) Mancari propels Pirates to victory; takes AHL lead in goals (Maine Hockey Journal) P-Bruins overwhelmed by Portland's third-period burst (Providence Journal) Pirates Continue Season Long Success Against Bruins (PortlandPirates.com) P-Bruins fall to Pirates 5-2 (ProvidenceBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'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