Archives for March 2011

'Rob Niedermayer scored the lone goal and Ryan Miller was charged with three goals on 31 shots for the Sabres, who had won three of four coming in.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 3, Buffalo 1

'The Buffalo Sabres scored first, but three unanswered goals gave the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-1 win on Tuesday night at the CONSOL Energy Center.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Dump Sabres 3-1

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today that forwards Luke Adam and Mark Parrish have been recalled from the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Adam and Parrish from Portland

Pirates just find ways to win (Portland Press Herald) Pirates keep on rolling (Maine Hockey Journal) Parrish still has the desire (Maine Hockey Journal) Already depleted the Pirates are hit again (Maine Hockey Journal) Portland Pirates beat Hershey Bears 3-2 in shootout (Harrisburg Patriot News) Pirates Upend Bears (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Blight … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'"I think Terry coming over has changed the mentality, it's been a good change for us, a little bit of fresh air," defenseman Jordan Leopold said. "We're playing well as a result of that, and also (because of) the time and situation of the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres have been re-energized under Pegula

'"I'm taking an eye of watching what happens on the road, how things work," Pegula said. "I'm trying not to be a distraction. I don't want to be one but I've talked to the coaches and Darcy [General Manager Darcy Regier] and they said, 'No, you're not that and in fact it's the other way around. We think you should be here.'"' … [Read more...] about Pegula sees some sights on the road

'Sekera, who has five straight two-point games, was named the NHL's Second Star of the Week for putting up eight points in the Sabres' 3-0-1 week. Sekera has put together five straight multi-point games, and all have been two-pointers. He joins John van Boxmeer (1981) as the only Sabres defenseman to accomplish that feat.' … [Read more...] about Sekera gets his day in sun

Buffalo (32-25-8) at Pittsburgh (38-21-8) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (32-25-8) at Pittsburgh Penguins (38-21-8) (The Sports Network) Pens go for season sweep vs. Sabres (NHL.com) Penguins vs. Sabres Game Preview (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'"It feels pretty good but we're not done yet," Stafford said. "We're not stopping there. We're not happy with just being in eighth place. The way this team is playing, the way we can play and the way we know how we can play, we're going to keep going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres reach new plateau

'"That felt good for sure," Niedermayer said. "It was nice to contribute there and it was a big win for us. [Sekera] made a great play, pinching in when the puck was going around the boards and the rebound was just sort of sitting there for me. I just tried to slide it through the five-hole."' … [Read more...] about Niedermayer’s long wait comes to an end

With point at stake, OT loss stings (Minneapolis Star Tribune) 'Upper body' injury sidelines Clutterbuck (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Latendresse return date remains a difficult call (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Wild-Buffalo game recap (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Photo gallery (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Pitching in (St. Paul Pioneer Press) Minnesota Wild mum about Cal … [Read more...] about Monday’s Minnesota Coverage

'Stafford picked up the puck at the Wild blue line, went around Brent Burns and tucked the puck under goalie Jose Theodore’s leg.' … [Read more...] about Stafford scores in OT, Sabres beat Wild 3-2

'Rob Niedermayer scored his first goal of the season and Jason Pominville also lit the lamp for the Sabres, who have won two straight and three of four.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Minnesota 2, OT

'Drew Stafford streaks in all alone and puts a beautiful shot passed Thedore to clinch the victory. His 26th goal of the season pushes his team into the 8th and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Sabres have sole possession of the final spot with a one point lead on Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Stafford Wins it in Overtime, 3-2 Over Wild

Downright offensive (Portland Press Herald) Pirates light up another opponent (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates pillage Falcons, 6-1 (Springfield Republican) Pirates Sky Over Falcons (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Voakes (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons fall in Portland (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage