Archives for September 2011

'“Just give it one more go, one more shot here, try to play a full season … see what happens,” said Ryan, who played 12:24 in the Sabres’ 2-1 exhibition win Friday over the Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre.' … [Read more...] about Ryan realistic about role with Sabres

Connolly and linemates blanked again (Toronto Sun) Leafs' rookie defenceman shines (Toronto Sun) Leafs fall to Sabres as Miller outduels Reimer (Toronto Star) Saturday: Leafs at Sabres (Toronto Star) No seventh heaven for Leafs (Toronto Globe and Mail) Kessel scores, Reimer stops 31 shots but Leafs fall to the Sabres (National Post) Reimer's heavy shoulders … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'"Miller made some big saves for them. He's a good goaltender, you've got to get traffic in front of him and get him moving and he made some key saves," Leafs defenseman John-Michael Liles(notes) said. "Obviously you have to focus on him each and every game but we'll continue to try to do those things and try to get traffic in front of him."' … [Read more...] about Miller solid as Sabres beat Leafs 2-1

'Corey Tropp opened the scoring in the first period and Ryan Miller made 33 saves in the win for Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Toronto 1

'After an uneventful first half of the third, Jason Pominville put the Sabres ahead with a powerplay tally at 12:27. Assists on the goal came from Christian Ehrhoff and Marc-Andre Gragnani. The Leafs nearly came right back but Ryan Miller robbed Joffrey Lupul on a wide open opportunity. Toronto pulled James Reimer with time running out, but Miller stood tall, keeping the … [Read more...] about Sabres top Leafs 2-1

'Even if it was a preseason game, Corey Tropp will never forget his first goal in a Sabres uniform. With the puck deep in the Toronto zone, defenseman Keith Aulie’s clearing attempt is picked off just inside the blueline by Matt Ellis who finds Tropp alone in the slot. Tropp turns quickly, makes another quick move and slides the puck between James Reimer’s pads. “Ellie did a … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 2, Leafs 1

Sabres/Amerks owner Scott Pegula rolls out red carpet for home opener (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“Al looks like the old Al we saw before he left,” Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Kotalik fights for spot with Sabres

'I wondered if Hecht is suffering symptoms again and Lindy Ruff said, "He ran into Morrisonn and wound up cutting his lip and got stitches so a little bit of it is just being precautionary here. He’ll start skating within the next few days. He won't be able to play during the weekend, but he'll probably be practicing in full by next week."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hecht resting head injury

'Leino had an assist in the win against Montreal and Ruff is happy with his adjustment to his new position. "I think he's been strong on the puck, he's been concentrating on his play in his own end," said Ruff. "I think he's done a real good job at it."' … [Read more...] about Ehrhoff, Leino Fitting In with Sabres

'"When you're given an opportunity in a great place like Buffalo, with the organization they have and the personnel, it sounds funny to say but if they tell you to go out and play goalie, you're probably going to go out and try to play goal," Finley said after a recent practice. "You just do what you're told, work hard and things should take care of yourself."' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Finley a test drive

'“You may have not liked his production, but he was our centerman down the stretch the last 10, 12 games, and he was a big part of why we got (to the postseason),” Ruff said about Boyes. “And if we didn’t have him, we would’ve been pretty thin in the middle of the ice. … We asked him to play a position he hadn’t played in a couple of years. I thought he did a good job for us.”' … [Read more...] about Boyes looks to make strides

Top line fires lots of rubber (Montreal Gazette) Pacioretty set to get physical (Montreal Gazette) Beaulieu learning a lot by listening (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette)First Impressions (Canadiens.com) The Numbers Game - September 21, 2011 (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) The following are … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'"I kind of figured you would be asking questions about that at some point," Gaustad said. "But to be perfectly honest, all my focus is on the season. I'm really excited. Guys have prepared extremely hard. From ownership on down, there's been a ton of work put in and it's going to be a fun year. That's what I'm focused on."' … [Read more...] about Gaustad focuses on task at hand

'Christian Ehrhoff had a big night with 1 goal, 1 assist and a +2 plus/minus rating.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take down Montreal 3-1