Archives for January 24, 2012

‘”We may have to win a game, 1-0,” he said Monday.’

‘”I’m happy to get back, and hopefully we can get out of this hole and get a win,” Ehrhoff said. “Just bring some confidence and some fun. It’s been a tough few weeks for the guys that have been playing, and I’ll just try to come in and bring a little excitement and try to give them some confidence.”‘

‘Right now, they’re atrocious, arguably the NHL’s worst team.’

Buffalo (19-24-5) at New Jersey (26-19-2) (AP)
Buffalo Sabres (19-24-5) at New Jersey Devils (26-19-2) (The Sports Network)
Struggling Sabres hope to snap road slide (NHL.com)

‘Though the NHL’s single-season record of 37 consecutive regulation defeats on the road set by the 1974-75 Washington Capitals appears out of reach, the Sabres are within striking distance of their franchise record of 23 straight winless games on the road (15 losses and 8 ties in 1971-72).’

‘The defenseman said, “Yes, it’s been awhile and obviously I’m happy to get back and hopefully we can get out of this hole and get a win.” Lindy Ruff said, “It should be a boost for us in the back end.”’

‘”I’m not worried at all, I don’t listen, I don’t read,” Ruff answer. “It wears on everybody–its a tough stretch. I’ve been through tough stretches, it was just as tough last year at times.”‘

‘“Maybe I’ll throw a joke out to get the guys going. Try to get the confidence level back up again,” he said with a smile. “It’s been a tough few weeks for the guys that have been playing. I’ll just try to come in and bring some excitement, and maybe give them a little confidence. It’s been a while. Obviously I’m happy to be back. Hopefully we can get out of this hole tomorrow and get a win.”’

Derek Whitmore: In between a dream and a dream deferred (WGR-AM)