Archives for March 12, 2011

'“That was the probably close to being the runaway favorite--or unfavorite: Getting rid of the slug,” Black told The Associated Press this past week. “So we’re in the process of becoming slug-free.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 transformation starts with going slug-free

'"It's one of the reasons I assumed I was here was to help offensively, and I've been trying to do that," he said. "So far, it's been good, but we've still got a ways to go, and I'm just looking to continue it."' … [Read more...] about Boyes piles up points, mileage

'Six players skipped practice Friday for various injuries, and it's possible only one of them will play against the Maple Leafs in Air Canada Centre. Mike Grier is expected back after taking a maintenance day, but Drew Stafford, Chris Butler and Paul Gaustad are questionable, while Patrick Kaleta and Patrick Lalime are definitely out. To combat the ailment, the Sabres recalled … [Read more...] about Hecht returns, but five others still out

'“You can usually tell about the character of your team by how you play on the road,” Ruff told reporters after beating Boston in overtime on Thursday. “The ground we’ve made up has been by going on the road and playing good hockey. We want to continue that. This trip isn’t over.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres motivated, too

Must-win time for Leafs (Toronto Sun) Leafs rest for Sabres tilt (Toronto Sun) Sabres motivated, too (Toronto Sun) Leafs rest up ahead of critical showdown with Sabres (Toronto Star) Points hungry Sabres ready for Leafs (Toronto Globe and Mail) Reality setting in for Leafs (National Post) Leafs game day (National Post) Maple Leafs have little margin for error now (CBC … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'“So far it’s been a good trip,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said following a half-hour practice on Friday. “Most games have had a playoff-type atmosphere and the intensity was way up. I thought we had a couple periods here and there you don’t like but I thought the response to those periods was good.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres make pit stop in Buffalo

Pirates reach the top with a 5-3 victory over Springfield (Portland Press Herald) Portland Pirates today (Portland Press Herald) Pirates take over first place (Maine Hockey Journal) Falcons suffer fifth straight loss (Springfield Republican) Pirates Power Past Springfield (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates beat the Falcons 5-3 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage