Archives for February 20, 2011

'"You'd leave it open to being both," Regier said. "The preference would be to buy, but the preference isn't to buy just for the benefit of the remainder of this season at a high cost. The reason to buy would be to buy for this season and at least next season, at a minimum."' … [Read more...] about Four-game stretch will determine trade plan

'"National TV is great, but I don't want to play like we did last night," coach Lindy Ruff said Saturday. "I'm worried about winning one game, about the team playing well and winning one game. That was an embarrassing game. There's no doubt."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo hopes to rebound on the national stage

'OK, what is Craig Rivet worth?' … [Read more...] about Lots of good options await Sabres at the deadline

Washington (30-19-10) at Buffalo (27-24-6) (AP) Washington Capitals (30-19-10) at Buffalo Sabres (27-24-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres search for offense vs. Caps (NHL.com) Caps Face Sabres in Sunday Matinee (WashingtonCaps.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Washington Coverage

'The bench boss also said that Rob Niedermayer will be back in the lineup for the team after being a healthy scratch on Friday night. However, Ruff did not say who would come out of the lineup for the veteran. Rookie Paul Byron appeared to be the odd-man out, skating on the fourth line with Niedermayer, Mike Grier and Cody McCormick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Trying To Work Through Problems

'“We’ve just got to work harder,” said leading goal scorer Drew Stafford. “We didn’t have it pretty much the last two games and it’s unacceptable, so we had a good work day today and all we can do is just make sure we’re coming out working tomorrow (against Washington).”' … [Read more...] about Hard work is key

Pirates fall short in battle for first (Portland Press Herald) Holloway nips Pirates again (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs Top Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Monarchs Brush Up Pirates (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage