Archives for March 2011

'"That was great. The two points we needed," Boyes said. "Special teams are obviously very important, and we did a good job. Millsie back there made some huge saves for us. It was scrambly a bit in the third, but we found a way to win. That's important as we go on forward."' … [Read more...] about Miller has last word in Broadway thriller

'"I think that he'll sort some things out, some stuff he'll need help with. We're quite a bit different than them. He's got some adjustments. He's excited about his new linemates and about playing. I think a new system sometimes excites a player."' … [Read more...] about Boyes gets acquainted, gets on the score sheet

'Basically, we have to wait and see what Darcy will do. I can hear Sabres fans groaning already. Yeah, I don't love him either, but that's the reality. Regier has some good cap flexibility. Now Sabres fans have to sit back and see what he does with it.' … [Read more...] about Where do the Sabres go from here?

Behind Miller, Recharged Sabres Draw Closer to Rangers (New York Times) New York Rangers come out flat, drop important game in NHL playoff race to Buffalo Sabres (New York Daily News) Rangers playoffs in peril after loss to Sabres (New York Post) Rangers starting to feel heat (New York Post) Staal's sore knee remains questionable (New York Post) Rangers lose to playoff … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New York Coverage

'The ninth-place Sabres kicked off a franchise record-tying, seven-game road trip by moving within three points of the seventh-place Rangers. Buffalo has played three fewer games than New York, which has dropped the first two of a three-game homestand.' … [Read more...] about Boyes scores in Sabres debut, 3-2 win over Rangers

'"Just keep grinding," Miller said. "This road trip is about the game we're going to play the day of the game."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Rangers 2

'The Sabres were on their heels for the remainder of the game, with Miller making a handful of incredible saves, including an incredible kick save with about a minute remaining in the 3rd period. Buffalo was much better on the man-advantage Tuesday night, 2 of 3, while only sacrficing one power play goal against on three chances by the Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold On; Defeat Rangers 3 – 2

'"Everybody's aiming for higher standards and that's good," Sabres defenseman Jordan Leopold said. "It puts a little more accountability on us. It's been nice. New ownership's been good. Change is good sometimes. I think it's been a good feeling since it's happened and guys have played well as a result."' … [Read more...] about Sabres energized by Pegula’s arrival

Portland Pirates pick up ground in race (Portland Press Herald) Pirates muck out a victory against the Sharks (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates hook sloppy, tired Sharks (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Trade deadline passing stabilizes roster (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates Handle Sharks (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks three game point streak halted in Portland … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

''In other words, adding only Brad Boyes at the deadline may have been deadly for this year... making those previous Non-Top-Ten draft picks something else. First-round draft picks are important, but as the NBA has shown the only word that matters is “lottery-protected.” … [Read more...] about Is It Possible for Sabres To Reach Top Without Bottoming?

'"The way we've been playing on the road has been good," Thomas Vanek said Monday. "It's been better because we keep things simpler. When we have a chance on the offensive side, we take it. Whereas at home sometimes we pass it up. For us, it's a good start in New York hopefully to get that first win and feel good off the bat."' … [Read more...] about Sabres embark on seven-game trip

'"I've been brought in to help with this playoff push, and that's what I plan to do," said Boyes, a 28-year-old native of the Toronto area who is energized by his new location and the chance at the postseason. "That part's pretty cool for me, being able to be so close to home. That part aside, I'm looking forward to getting to a team that's going to be in the … [Read more...] about Sabres shift thinking with Boyes trade

'The deal looks better for the Sabres when you consider Boyes has one full season remaining on his contract. He'll have every incentive to play well next season with his 30th birthday approaching and an opportunity for another big payday.' … [Read more...] about Deadline deal signifies new era

'"I just remember [Connolly] having the greatest set of hands I've ever seen at that point," Boyes told The News Monday afternoon. "He was awesome. I came to Erie as a 16-year-old and he was there at 17. He was a guy that took me in right away, took care of me, looked after me. I was kind of wide-eyed after moving away from home and stuff like that."' … [Read more...] about OHL teammates together again after 12 years

'This blended family, which is now spread among multiple states, includes two grown children from a first marriage down to the youngest sibling, Matthew, age 11. While each one has astonishingly varied personal and professional interests, their love of the puck is a common denominator.' … [Read more...] about The puck is tops here