Archives for January 2011

'Drew Stafford has suffered a lower body injury according to the Sabres and will not return to the game.' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Sabres Sink Montreal in OT 2-1

'Drew Stafford left the game with a lower-body injury and did not return. He recorded 2:00 of ice time before leaving the contest. Following the game, Lindy Ruff said Stafford had suffered a groin injury and would be further evaluated on Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 2, Canadiens 1 (OT)

Returning forwards give Pirates' offense a boost (Portland Press Herald) Pirates game cancelled vs. Worcester (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'In a corresponding roster move, Ruff said that Luke Adam has been sent to Portland of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta set to return

'"They have a good goalie [Carey Price] who's very confident against us. They don't give us a lot of chances, especially when they have the lead. We have to try to get a lead in the first period and hold on to it, make them open up and change their game plan a little bit."' … [Read more...] about Stingy Habs provide next challenge

'"He's given us some good games where there's been no offense," said Ruff. "The game on the island with a couple penalties is tough on a veteran player like that. He wants to produce and be a positive. Michael [Grier] and Rob are two veteran guys that are low on confidence right now and that stems from not being able to get on the board."' … [Read more...] about It’s a slump no matter how you spell it

'"We had an identity last year, and this year we've been really searching," Miller told reporters. "That's been the frustrating part. You want to be consistent just as a team. We've had some funny bounces and stuff, but that's going to happen over the course of a season. You've got to stick with it. It's not something you can panic on."' … [Read more...] about Miller’s Sabres strive for consistency

'"You heard it at least a few times a year, especially growing up when you were younger. People say things and you only want to use it against them and prove them wrong. But you hear it everywhere, at every level, too. It doesn't matter if it's college or junior ... even the pro level, you still hear it. So you just want to go out there and prove everyone wrong."' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward looks up to Habs’ Gionta

'"It wasn't just speed," Houle said, "but the way he could take charge of a game with his strong skating. It made him a leader and certainly a very great player."' … [Read more...] about Perreault skated in class by himself

Miller's Sabres strive for consistency (Montreal Gazette) Sabres forward looks up to Habs' Gionta (Montreal Gazette) Perreault skated in class by himself (Montreal Gazette) Montreal (26-17-3) at Buffalo (19-20-5) (AP) Montreal Canadiens (26-17-3) at Buffalo Sabres (19-20-5) (The Sports Network) Habs look to improve to 4-0 against Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage

'“They’ve got a good goalie that’s very confident against us,” Hecht said. “They don’t give up a lot of chances, especially when they’ve got the lead so we want to get the lead in the first period and hold onto it and make them open up and change their game plan a little bit.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres prep for Habs

'"So far, so good," Stafford said. "Now I'm not thinking about anything that's happened. It's all forward thinking."' … [Read more...] about Stafford pulling the trigger for Sabres

Enroth stands tall, Pirates stop Falcons (Portland Press Herald) Pirates make it a clean sweep of the weekend (Maine Hockey Journal) Springfield Falcons lose at home to Portland Pirates (Springfield Republican) Pirates Out Distance Falcons (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons fall to Pirates 4-1 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'"We don't have room for this kind of stuff," Miller said. "We've got to wake up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres held under siege

'ESPN's Pierre LeBrun reported Saturday night that the NHL has asked the Sabres to be one of the six teams that will head overseas to begin the 2011-12 season in the annual Premiere Games.' … [Read more...] about European opener may be in the offing