Archives for February 26, 2011

''On briefing the media about some new plans, he mentioned his innovative ideas on how to improve the team that is currently struggling to make it to the playoffs. Better player scouting and player development will be given most priority under his watch, stating that this is the fastest way to see quick and much needed enhancement to the franchise. … [Read more...] about NHL high-ups have confidence in Pegula

''Here’s an opinion I find to be irrefutable: Lalime is the Sabres No. 3 goaltender. Honestly, his number should be compared to the third-best goaltender in any organization. I won’t defend Ruff for starting Miller in 30-plus consecutive games, but I will defend the idea of having your No. 2 goaltender constantly getting work over in Portland. … [Read more...] about Stat Mongering: Is Lalime really that bad?

'“They’re actually going to be in Buffalo for the game, them and my little brother and sister,” Drew said.' … [Read more...] about Parents of Drew, Ryan Miller road trip to Buffalo to see sons play

'"It's fun for my parents and family," Drew said after Friday's practice at Joe Louis Arena. "They get to see us play at the same time. Usually they have two televisions going."' … [Read more...] about Wings-Sabres game a rare matchup for Miller brothers

Parents of Drew, Ryan Miller road trip to Buffalo to see sons play (Detroit Free Press) Wings-Sabres game a rare matchup for Miller brothers (Detroit News) Detroit (37-18-6) at Buffalo (29-25-6) (AP) Detroit Red Wings (37-18-6) at Buffalo Sabres (29-25-6) (The Sports Network) Red Wings start trip in Buffalo (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Detroit Coverage

'"Obviously you think in the back of your mind it's not good enough," said Miller, who was again sharp with 29 saves. "But from where we put ourselves, it's got to be good enough. You always work from the point you're at."' … [Read more...] about Good times keep rolling

'The Wings have lost two games in a row -- both at home -- and will be trying to avoid their first three-game losing streak in regulation all season. Maybe the road is a good antidote: Detroit has won four straight and is 6-1 in its last seven games away from Joe Louis Arena. The Wings are just 7-9-2 at home since early December.' … [Read more...] about Road has been friendly to Red Wings lately

Anderson can't save Sens this time (Ottawa Sun) Sens' Phillips nears contract decision (Ottawa Sun) Sens can't afford to lose Neil (Ottawa Sun) Dangerous' Sens fall (Ottawa Citizen) Offer may be on table for Phillips (Ottawa Citizen) Frat pack graduates to Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Game file (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'“Often times it’s not going to be pretty,” said Buffalo forward Mike Grier, who opened the scoring with a breakaway goal 6 minutes into the game. “You’re going to have find different ways to get goals, get pucks to the net, and play well defensively. If we can win games 2-1 or 3-2, we’ll take it at this time of the year.”' … [Read more...] about McCormick, Miller lead Sabres past Senators

'"I think overall we played a heck of a game," said Buffalo head coach Lindy Ruff. "But, we had trouble putting them away. We had chances to put them away but we let them get back in it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 2

'Well, it wasn't pretty all night long but a win is a win, is a win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold On For 4-2 Win Over Ottawa

'For the fifth straight game, Ryan Miller allowed fewer than three goals, and his biggest save of the night also resulted in his first point of the season. Miller finished with 29 saves on 31 shots, including a stop coming in the closing seconds when he got his right leg on a point blank shot by Nick Foligno from the slot as Buffalo was clinging to a 3-2 lead. Seconds later, … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 4, Senators 2

Enroth carries Pirates to a win (Portland Press Herald) Enroth backstops Pirates to victory (Maine Hockey Journal) Sharks bow in shootout, but get point (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Sixth goalie in season a team record (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Sharks fall to Pirates 3-2 in Shootout (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'How to win championships is the question now facing the Sabres new front office. General manager Darcy Regier will at least finish this season and no longer does he have any excuses. He may claim that some past personnel decisions were due to factors out of his control, but that excuse won’t work anymore. Pegula has essentially given Regier a blank check to work to the … [Read more...] about Belive What You Hear