Archives for January 2011

'"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

New York (14-24-7) at Buffalo (21-20-5) (AP) New York Islanders (14-24-7) at Buffalo Sabres (21-20-5) (The Sports Network) Sabres look for revenge against slumping Isles (NHL.com) Game notes (NewYorkIslanders.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage

'"It's a great win for us against a good team," Vanek said. "We never gave up. We got down twice, and we kept going. We got timely goals, and in the end it was a real good win for us."' … [Read more...] about Another injury, another triumph for Sabres

'"As long as I get a chance I'm happy. I'm not going to complain," said the 23-year-old, who played his seventh NHL game. "It's always like the first time you get called up. You're excited like a little kid."' … [Read more...] about Gragnani just happy to put on a uniform

'“I’m kind of a frustrating player to play against, I’m a little pest there,’’ said Gerbe, “so I just tried to get under their skin a little bit. It’s all in fun."' … [Read more...] about Gerbe a big factor in win

Bruins come out flat, Sabres roll over them (Boston Globe) Gerbe a big factor in win (Boston Globe) Going will get tougher for Seguin (Boston Globe) All hands not on deck (Boston Herald) Tuukka Rask at loss (Boston Herald) Steve Kampfer nose surgery remains option (Boston Herald) Boston Bruins fall short against Sabres, 4-2 (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Blake Wheeler making … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

'Tyler Ennis had two assists and Jason Pominville added a late goal to seal the Sabres’ fifth win in seven games. Buffalo won for the third time in five meetings with Northeast Division rival Boston and improved to 21-20-5 overall.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Vanek lead Sabres to 4-2 win in Boston

'Thomas Vanek notched the winner early in the third period and Ryan Miller stopped 38 shots as Buffalo downed Boston, 4-2, at TD Garden.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 2

'Gregory Campbell gave the B's a 2-1 lead with an even strength goal just a few minutes later. However Nathan Gerbe's 3rd goal of the season re-tied the game 2-2 in the period. Gerbe took a cross-ice pass from Tyler Myers and beat a diving Tuukka Rask for the extra man score.' … [Read more...] about Vanek Powers Sabres 4-2 Win Over Bruins

'He’s neither a journeyman or a playoff star. He’s not either the likes of Hasek, a two-time league MVP. What he is, is a good goalie. At times in his career, like much of last season, among the best. At other times not. In him, the Sabres have a player they can count on to play a lot and generally, by the league standard, at a pretty good level. But not an elite … [Read more...] about What is Ryan Miller?