Archives for November 11, 2011

‘”It’s more pronounced than other teams, but there’s probably 15 teams that play 1-3-1,” Ruff said. “We play it on occasion. We like a couple different looks, though. That’s his right to play whatever system he wants.”‘

‘Was he shocked, like most people, when the story broke? Was he saddened, angry, worried, embarrassed or all of the above? Did he regret, knowing what he knows now, giving Penn State the money? Did he have different views as an alumnus, as a philanthropist, as a father?’

‘”He’s been a real pain to us over the years,” Ruff said in First Niagara Center. “He’s a good player, and I still think he’s a good player. If they get him back, they’re getting a good piece back.”‘

‘“Every day’s getting better and better,” Roy said. “I feel like I’m getting the timing back and movement. It’s fun to be out contributing and being able to skate out there and battling with the guys.”’

Ottawa (7-8-1) at Buffalo (9-5-0) (AP)
Ottawa Senators (7-8-1) at Buffalo Sabres (9-5-0) (The Sports Network)
Senators seek to end four-game skid against Sabres (NHL.com)

Shaone Morrisonn finding fun with Rochester Amerks (Rochester D&C)