Archives for December 5, 2011

Saturday, November 12, 2011
Boston Bruins power forward Milan Lucic mishandled a breakaway pass through the neutral zone and the puck squirted ahead into the Buffalo end.
Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller raced out to clear the failed break and Lucic crashed into him at full speed, sending the All-Star goalie and his team into a dizzying tailspin.
Miller would not finish the game and is out indefinitely due to concussion-like symptoms. The Sabres failed to muster up the guts to defend their goaltender physically or on the scoreboard throughout the rest of the game. The 6-2 loss was more disconcerting for the Sabres cowardly retreat rather than the final outcome.
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‘It can be lots of fun, for sure, especially when the games are exciting, but it is still “work.” My boss, Jenifer Dunford, sits next to me, ready to critique my work and make sure that I don’t get too lost in the game. Imagine what it would be like to have your boss looking over your shoulder every minute you’re working?’

‘Peterson, who played for the Sabres from 1981 to ’85 after coming to town with Mike Foligno in the blockbuster deal that included Danny Gare and Jim Schoenfeld heading to Detroit, went public with his ailment in 2004 and started the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s in 2007. He’s continuing to help others with the disease by teaching them about deep brain stimulation and its benefits.’

‘As the weekend’s events showed, the Sabres were determined to avoid having their honour sullied again; in that context, exacting immediate revenge is deemed progress.’

‘Just because the Sabres can’t defend themselves doesn’t mean the league needs to step in.’

Amerks fall to Devils, lose third straight (Rochester D&C)
Taormina plays give and take (Albany Times Union)
Late rally falls short in albany as Amerks drop 4-2 decision (Amerks.com)
Gritty win extends streak (TheAlbanyDevils.com)