'Buffalo started off the game in frightening fashion, allowing a Zach Parise short handed goal at the 2:06 mark of the first period. Special teams let the Sabres down a second time when Ilya Kovalchuk netter a power play goal at the 5:21 mark.' … [Read more...] about Myers’ Rebound Not Enough; Sabres Fall 5-3
Archives for November 2011
Regier and Other GMs Want to Keep Goalies Safe
'"It's unfortunate the incident took place, but there's more confidence within myself and the other GMs around the league that this will be dealt with differently going forward."' … [Read more...] about Regier and Other GMs Want to Keep Goalies Safe
Bedeviled in Buffalo
'“You can’t blame it on [Enroth],” Leopold stated. “We came out flat.”' … [Read more...] about Bedeviled in Buffalo
Tropp recalled from Rochester
'Tropp has seven points (4+3) in 11 games with Rochester this season. He spent 2010-11 in Portland, posting 40 points (10+30) in his first professional season.' … [Read more...] about Tropp recalled from Rochester
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
T.J. Brennan fuels Rochester Amerks past Syracuse (Rochester D&C) No guts, no glory for Syracuse Crunch in 3-2 loss to Rochester (Syracuse Post Standard) Amerks defeat Crunch 3-2 for fourth straight win (Amerks.com) Rochester Shoots Past Crunch (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage
Wisdom of vision helps make Enroth special
'"For many years, Enroth has excelled at 'box-control,'" Granqvist explained. "He reads the game excellently, and he has great awareness of just how much of the net he covers, depending on the puck's position and his own position on the ice."' … [Read more...] about Wisdom of vision helps make Enroth special
Detroit Red Wings' Drew Miller says hit on his brother, goalie Ryan Miller, deserved NHL punishment
'“It looks pretty bad, staking straight at him and hitting him,” Miller said. “You see a lot of different suspensions and fines out there for (illegal hits). I thought at least a fine. But it is what it is, (his brother) is moving forward now. He’s just trying to get better from whatever kind of concussion he has.”' … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings’ Drew Miller says hit on his brother, goalie Ryan Miller, deserved NHL punishment
Lucic placed league in tough spot
'"Hockey is a rough sport, obviously. It's a forward's job to get into a goalie's face and make his life miserable. At the same time, it's not to run (the goalie) over or put him in danger. It's a very fine line."' … [Read more...] about Lucic placed league in tough spot
Miller says teammates 'have his back'
'"A lot's been said about it, and you know what? These guys have my back," Miller said Tuesday. "I was disappointed in the direction that started to take where people were talking about how these guys don't have my back. My whole job is to try and help these guys and be there for them, and they're there for me."' … [Read more...] about Miller says teammates ‘have his back’
Weber played timely role in his return
'"I've always had confidence in myself, and the coaching staff had the confidence in me," Weber said Tuesday. "It's a great feeling to be out there in important moments of the game to help get us to the shootout. That's a pretty special feeling."' … [Read more...] about Weber played timely role in his return
Miller says teammates have his back
'“People were talking about how these guys don’t have my back,” Miller said inside the First Niagara Center dressing room. “My whole job is to help these guys and be there for them, and they’re there for me. I’m disappointed in the direction that started to take. I’ve been with a lot of these guys for a really long time. For one incident and one tough stretch of hockey to start … [Read more...] about Miller says teammates have his back
Sabres' Weber impresses in Myers' spot
'How does a guy go from a spare part to playing in crunch time so quickly? "We liked the way he had played in the game,” Ruff said. “He was doing a nice job for us.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Weber impresses in Myers’ spot
Wednesday's New Jersey Coverage
Devils at Sabres (Bergen Record) New Jersey (8-7-1) at Buffalo (11-6-0) (AP) New Jersey Devils (8-7-1) at Buffalo Sabres (11-6-0) (The Sports Network) Devils, Sabres set to meet for first time (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s New Jersey Coverage
Wednesday's Boston Coverage
Crash course on goalie rule (Boston Globe) Decision no surprise to Julien (Boston Herald) Milan Lucic won't be suspended for hit (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Milan Lucic Relieved to Avoid Suspension, But Peter Chiarelli Admits Other GMs Disagreed With Decision (NESN) Julien not concerned about Lucic hit (CSN New England) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Boston Coverage
Goaltender safety dominates early talk at GM meetings
'“I’m confident the right steps will be taken,” Regier said.' … [Read more...] about Goaltender safety dominates early talk at GM meetings