Archives for October 7, 2011

‘“Unfortunately, the Rick Martin case was poorly documented,” said Tator. “For example, we don’t have a clear idea about how many concussions he did have. We know he had that huge hit, but did he have 10, did he have 20? “It’s incomplete, it’s fragmented, we need the details. They didn’t do their homework before they rushed to have a press release. . . . We need more science and less grandstanding.”’

‘Ville Leino, rose from the Helsinki Arena on Friday night the brightest spotlight, as his club knocked Buffalo Sabres Anaheim Ducks 4-1 (2-0, 2-1, 0-0).’

‘The final numbers for 4-1 Sabres, and fully deserved.’

‘Well, yes, the little nervous before the game. And this was two days all kinds of hassles, Leino, described the time in Helsinki. Leino survived urakastaan ​​honor. He made the game winning goal after a strong individual performance.’

‘It was an uneventful third period with no goals from either side. Anaheim controlled most of the play in the Buffalo end as the Sabres focused on defense and preserving their lead.’

‘Also named to the leadership group Thursday were alternate captains Thomas Vanek, Paul Gaustad, Drew Stafford and Derek Roy. Those five players, plus goaltender Ryan Miller, have played together since the 2006-07 season, and four of them (Pominville, Roy, Gaustad and Miller) have been together since their days in the American Hockey League.’

‘That could, in turn, make for a memorable film for Mary Wall, who will spend the season following the team and its fans for a documentary.’

‘The summer of excitement and enthusiasm in Sabreland continued when the puck dropped today. The Sabres thoroughly earned a 4-1 victory over Anaheim in Helsinki’s Hartwell Arena, every phase of Buffalo’s game shining in the season opener.’

‘Vanek, the top goal scorer for Buffalo the last five seasons, set the tone with his first goal at 4:02 in the first period. Newcomer Ville Leino then made it 2-0.’

‘Thomas Vanek scored two goals and added an assist, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a convincing 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in the season opener for both teams.’