Archives for March 29, 2011

'"It's nice this time of year to have a little stretch where you're recognized like that," Miller said after practice Monday in HSBC Arena. "It lines up with the way we've been playing as a team, really paying attention to detail and with good emotion in the game. I guess that's exactly what we need this time of year. A goalie a lot of times can be a … [Read more...] about Miller coming up big at right time

'"He's an all-around great defenseman and somebody we've relied on in a lot of situations," said Steve Montador, who has spent much of the season as Leopold's defense parter. "As we've gone through injuries before, it just gives somebody an opportunity to fill in the spots where he was so good at. ... It can be a good thing for guys to step up."' … [Read more...] about Leopold’s doctor’s appointment postponed

'“I remember that and how the whole crowd was giving him the (derisive) Miller chant,” Reimer, a Manitoba native, said. “You look up to a guy who has had that much success and works that hard. I don’t think anything has been given to him. You admire what he has done. Hopefully I can do that in my career and be as successful as he is.”' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ Reimer knows Miller well

'Now, the Leafs have to worry about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller, who has two shutouts in his past three games and on Monday was named the NHL’s first star of the week. Miller has 24 career wins in 31 decisions against the Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Leafs’ MacArthur staying positive

'“Any time you play a division rival it’s a fun game, but now that the playoffs are on the line it makes it even more fun,” said Pominville following his team’s practice Monday at HSBC Arena. “They won a big one last time against us in their building. Their building was rocking and it was a fun place to play in and I’m sure it will be that … [Read more...] about Sabres relish chance to ‘bury’ the Leafs

'"I think when a new owner steps in and says that, that's a very strong message," said Lindy Ruff, the Sabres' head coach since 1997. "Terry has an incredible passion for the game, he has an incredible passion for the Sabres, and that has given us that little extra push."' … [Read more...] about Pegula not subtle about expectations

Leafs' MacArthur staying positive (Toronto Sun) Leafs' Reimer knows Miller well (Toronto Sun) MacArthur laments recent goal drought (Toronto Sun) Leafs still hold on to playoff hope (Toronto Star) Same old story: Leafs’ late push doesn’t equal playoffs (Toronto Star) Leafs’ youth leads way in second half (Toronto Globe and Mail) Sabres relish chance to … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Toronto Coverage

Portland Pirates today (Portland Press Herald) Gragnani recalled to Buffalo (Maine Hockey Journal) Gragnani Recalled by Sabres (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage