Archives for March 27, 2011

'"If we play the right kind of game, we can play with anybody and we can win hockey games," said Miller, who made 30 stops. "It's a matter of keeping that attention to detail and keeping that work ethic up there. We've been seeing the rewards for playing solid hockey, and by reward I mean we're getting the wins."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ desperation turns into ambitious quest

'Buffalo's win was hardly keeper for the postseason DVD. The Sabres didn't score any fancy goals with tick-tack-toe passing. Ryan Miller was solid in making 30 saves, but he wasn't required to stand on his head. The Sabres were disciplined defensively and controlled the game from nearly start to finish. In that sense, it was a masterpiece.' … [Read more...] about Simple philosophy led to Sabres’ resurgence

'"It's not day to day. It will be weeks," Regier said in a brief meeting with reporters in the press box.' … [Read more...] about Hand injury will keep Leopold sidelined

Little left for Devils but to fall on pitchforks (New York Post) Devils continue to slide out of playoff picture with 2-0 loss to Sabres (Newark Star Ledger) Jacques Lemaire wonders if Devils played like their season was over (Newark Star Ledger) Devils look like they're out of gas in 2-0 loss to Sabres (Bergen Record) Patient Zach Parise (Bergen Record) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage

'“I’m happy with our progress. We’re on the right path,” Miller said. “But I’m not going to be happy so to speak until the job’s done.”' … [Read more...] about Miller stops 30 shots, Sabres beat Devils 2-0

'General manager Darcy Regier says the team will know more about the extent of the injury--and whether surgery is required--after the player meets with a specialist Monday. Regier says it’s not clear when Leopold could return if the eighth-place Sabres qualify for the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Leopold out indefinitely with broken hand

'Buffalo now has 85 points and sits five points ahead of Carolina, which lost to Tampa Bay on Saturday, for the final playoff spot. Also, the Sabres are two points back of both the Rangers and Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, New Jersey 0

'Sabres general manager Darcy Regier said the team will know more on Monday when Leopold sees a hand specialist, adding the nature of the injury will put the blueliner out for weeks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Leopold out with hand injury

'It wasn't always pretty, but Miller was up to the task when he needed to be and the offense did just enough to beat Brodeur twice for tallies.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shut Out Devils 2-0

'The Sabres have gone 11-3-3 over their last 17 games dating back to Feb. 23. Tonight’s victory also gives them their second three-game winning streak of the season.' … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 2, Devils 0

Pirates' struggles at home continue (Portland Press Herald) Pirates’ ship developing a steady leak (Maine Hockey Journal) Power play sizzles for Checkers victory (Charlotte Observer) Checkers Squeeze By Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Checkers score three in third, hang on to win 5-4 (GoCheckers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage