Archives for March 2011

'This is the fourth recall of the season for Enroth (5’10”, 167 lbs., 6/25/1988), who has a record of 20-17-2 in 41 games with Portland, posting a 2.78 GAA and .912 save%. In six games with the Sabres this season, the 22-year-old Enroth is 3-2-1 with a 2.69 GAA and .906 save%. All three of Enroth’s wins have been in shootouts, giving him the distinction of … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Jhonas Enroth from Portland

'“Both (Andrej) and I use our skating ability to our advantage and I think we know when one guy is going, the other guy is going to be supporting him,” Montador said when asked why the pair has clicked. “In the offensive zone, we’re willing to pinch when we see the time is right and willing to try to keep the puck in and do the things to support each … [Read more...] about Sekera and Montador contributing at both ends

Pirates sign Gongalsky (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates sign Gongalsky to AHL contract (Maine Hockey Journal) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'Even though Lindy Ruff wouldn't say which goaltender would start in the other game, WGR's Jeremy White tells us that Jhonas Enroth has been recalled from Portland.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller to split the weekend/ Enroth Recalled

'The Hurricanes' victory moved them up into seventh place with 71 points. The Rangers' loss to Minnesota kept them at 70 and moved them down a position. The Sabres have 68 points with three fewer games played than New York.' … [Read more...] about A point not taken for the Sabres

'"I would think we can still move up in the standings one or two spots," said Rutherford, whose club moved up to seventh place in the conference -- a point ahead of the New York Rangers. "I think that should be our goal, but there are teams behind us that are good teams that are going to try and move up, too, so this is going to be an up-and-down battle."' … [Read more...] about Rebuilding Canes aiming for playoff push

Hurricanes hit Sabres with overtime victory (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes needed this one (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes down Sabres in overtime thriller (Independent Weekly) Stillman giving Canes needed gravitas (Fox Sports South) Hurricanes 3, Sabres 2, OT (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'Newly acquired Brad Boyes scored his second goal in two games for the Sabres, Steve Montador also had a goal and Miller made 21 saves.' … [Read more...] about Jamie McBain scores in OT for Hurricanes

'In the extra session, McBain took a pass at the right point, took a stride down and blasted a shot past Ryan Miller for the win.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 3, Buffalo 2, OT

'Neither team could find the net in the third period, sending the game to overtime. The Sabres had two more power play chances in the third, but could not convert. Overall, the team went scoreless on the man advantage for the night. In overtime Jamie McBain unleashed a shot from the point and beat Miller with some traffic in front of the net. Eric Staal and Sekera were … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Top Sabres 3-2 In Overtime

''Point is you need centers. Think of the wingers who went from good to great or elite because of their centers. There’s Eric Lindros moving John LeClair into the elite. Pat LaFontaine ushered Alexander Mogilny into the upper echelon.Who was Martin St. Louis before Lecavalier came calling? Just a up-and-down flickering Flame." … [Read more...] about Is It Possible To Reach The Top Without Bottoming? Pt II

'"It's an exciting time of the year. It means a little bit more than if you're playing somebody that's not in the playoffs, but every game is critical for us right now. We have to try and win and get two points in every game we play in."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Hurricanes know the stakes are high

'"Andrej's done a nice job, and that's what we were hoping for, that he'd come back and play real well," said coach Lindy Ruff, who sent Sekera to the press box for games against Washington, Atlanta and Ottawa. "Sometimes, when a person gets to sit out and watch, he's enthusiastic, his game is sharp when he comes back. He wanted to make a statement. He really used his legs … [Read more...] about Sekera impressive in return to ice

Ward, Miller face off (Raleigh News and Observer) Buffalo (30-25-7) at Carolina (30-25-9) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (30-25-7) at Carolina Hurricanes (30-25-9) (The Sports Network) Two big points on the line as Sabres visit Carolina (NHL.com) Playoffs in March (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage

Pirates have an advantage, and are hoping to keep it (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage