Archives for March 2011

Gameday: Wild vs. Buffalo (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Buffalo (31-25-8) at Minnesota (34-25-6) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (31-25-8) at Minnesota Wild (34-25-6) (The Sports Network) After big win at Philly, Sabres head to Minnesota (NHL.com) Gameday: Wild vs. Sabres (Wild.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Minnesota Coverage

'Pominville won it by driving the net and tipping home Thomas Vanek's neat feed to the goalmouth past Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. "We always talk about that play," Vanek said. "If I'm going down the left side, I'll cut to the middle and try to feed him. We executed it well."' … [Read more...] about Sabres make a fanatic comeback in Philly

'"I've got quite a few people coming so it's exciting," said Vanek, who estimated his fans will number 40-50. "It's always good to go back and see the in-laws, see a lot of friends, see people I played with. I'm looking forward to it."' … [Read more...] about Vanek expects wild Minnesota homecoming

Faltering Flyers fall to Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' Timonen nets his 100th goal (Philadelphia Inquirer) Photo gallery (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers' struggles continue (Bucks County Courier Times) No loss of confidence in the Flyers just yet (Bucks County Courier Times) Timonen not yet concerned by slump (Bucks County Courier Times) Flyers blow lead, fall to … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'“I’m playing guys that are going the best, we are trying to win hockey games, and that’s what I’m going to keep trying to do,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres top 1st-place Flyers 5-3

'"Anything is possible [when the] team hunkers down and wants to work and get pucks to the net," Miller said. "We got pucks to the net and got the bounces we were looking for and we capitalized on the chances."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Philadelphia 3

'The Sabres have now picked up 5 out of a possible 6 points to start their seven-game roadtrip. The victory leaves Buffalo just a point back of idle 8th place Carolina and two back of the 7th place Rangers, who also have Saturday off.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rally For 5-3 Win In Philly

'"I love the guy," Ted Black said. "There are no pretenses about him. He's just a wonderful, wonderful human being who happened to do extraordinary things with his business. I love hockey, and I love what we're gonna do, but if Terry Pegula ever went back to drilling gas wells, I'd think seriously about going with him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres owner Pegula’s passion is winning the Stanley Cup

Pirates rout Sound Tigers (Portland Press Herald) Pirates lay a pounding on Bridgeport (Maine Hockey Journal) Penalties prove costly in another loss for Sound Tigers (Connecticut Post) Pirates Offense Erupts Against Sound Tigers (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Jakaitis (PortlandPirates.com) Portland down Sound Tigers 8-3 (SoundTigers.com) Gems’ Goaltender Jeff … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'This is the second recall of the season for Mancari (7/11/1985, 6'3", 225 lbs.), who is currently third in AHL scoring with 64 points (32+32) in 56 games. … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Mark Mancari

'Here's a good guy who had been the Sabres' captain for three years, yet didn't whimper despite being a healthy scratch for 18 consecutive games this season. Instead, he continued to help Sabres players off the ice and during practices. No surprise there: he always brought his best to the arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Blue Jackets show class with veteran Rivet

'"Our key guys are going to have to score," coach Lindy Ruff said after his team's 30-minute get-the-legs-moving workout Friday afternoon at the University of Pennsylvania's Class of 1923 Arena. "We're getting away a little bit without 'Staff' on the board, without 'Van' on the board. We need those key guys to put pucks away in those key situations."' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Stafford look to snap slumps

'After the practice, Ruff was coy when asked about the situation. He was first asked if he was sticking to the plan and said he will split the goalies. Asked if Enroth would get a start today, Ruff simply smirked and said, "We haven't announced anything yet."' … [Read more...] about Will Enroth start? Mum’s the word

Flyers Saturday (Burlington County Times) Buffalo (30-25-8) at Philadelphia (40-17-6) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (30-25-8) at Philadelphia Flyers (40-17-6) (The Sports Network) Desperate Sabres continue trip in Philadelphia (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'After suffering four concussions in 14 months, the former Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks prospect has been advised by neurosurgeons and hockey managers that continuing his pro career could be detrimental to his long-term health. The end of his career looms - at the age of 24.' … [Read more...] about Lost in a daze