Archives for January 19, 2012

Tonight: Sabres at Jets (Winnipeg Free Press)
Buffalo (19-22-5) at Winnipeg (21-20-5) (AP)
Buffalo Sabres (19-22-5) at Winnipeg Jets (21-20-5) (The Sports Network)
Sabres try to end road slide in Winnipeg (NHL.com)

‘Leino attempted a behind-the-back, through-the-legs pass as he carried the puck into the Chicago zone early in the second period with the score tied at 2-2 and the Sabres competing well against a Chicago team tied for the NHL’s overall lead in points. Duncan Keith easily intercepted it and fed Marian Hossa for the breakaway goal at 5:36 that sent the Sabres to their 10th consecutive road loss.’

‘”I know they’re having tough times but they have guys who can make plays and they have guys in the net who can steal a game, too,” Montador said. “Part of their situation is definitely the injuries and no team would make excuses. Those guys would never really say it and I know [owner Terry Pegula] came out and said it and it’s true. There’s just so many competitors there that nobody’s satisfied with the way things have gone.”‘

Hawks young players showing they belong (Chicago Tribune)
Hjalmarsson more careful in wake of violent hit (Chicago Tribune)
Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune)
Blackhawks’ rookies have much to savor in victory over Sabres (Chicago Sun Times)
Patrick Kane is left out of Blackhawks’ scoring fun (Chicago Sun Times)
Blackhawks defensemen assisting on offense (Chicago Sun Times)
Bryan Bickell gets a scratch to go along with lumps (Chicago Sun Times)
Photo gallery (Chicago Sun Times)
Shaw, Hayes keep impressing for Blackhawks (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
Blackhawks focused on present, not long road trip (Arlington Heights Daily Herald)
Rookies lift Hawks to victory once again (Northwest Herald)
Toews now second among NHL scorers (Northwest Herald)
Kids, Toews fuel Blackhawks in blowout of Buffalo (CSN Chicago)
Defense has a ‘strong night’ (CSN Chicago)
Photo gallery (CSN Chicago)
Just call Shaw “Mr. January” (ChicagoBlackhawks.com)
Photo gallery (ChicagoBlackhawks.com)
Photo gallery (Sabres.com)
Photo gallery (AP)
Photo gallery (WIVB-TV)

‘“We’re not dealing well with adversity,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “Until we learn to win again, you won’t win on the road.”‘

‘”It just seemed like they were playing better and with confidence once they got that lead,” said Pominville. “For us, it was the other way, we fell behind and it took the life out of us.”‘

‘After a Monday night massacre at the hands of Detroit, the Sabres’ woes continues Wednesday in Chicago.’

‘“We did a pretty good job battling back; we felt pretty good with our game. We made it 2-2, but it was kind of a tough turnover they ended up capitalizing on,” said Pominville. “After that, it seemed like it took a lot of energy out of us. They were playing better, playing with confidence. It was kind of the other way for us.”’

‘However, a pro scout for an NHL team, who spends a lot of time watching the Sabres, says their problems seem to be more psychological than physical. The scout noted Regier and head coach Lindy Ruff have run the team together for more than 14 years and their core group of players have been together for a long time as well and wonders if they don’t all have a collective case of the blahs.’

Michael Ryan returns to lineup for Rochester Amerks (Rochester D&C)
Amerks Sign Defenseman Brock Matheson To Pro Tryout (Amerks.com)
Amerks Sign Defenseman Maury Edwards To Pro Tryout (Amerks.com)
Amerks Welcome First-Ever Visit From The Oklahoma City Barons (Amerks.com)