Archives for February 2012

Click here for article '"We are all aware of the trade deadline. You never know what could happen. Many players are worried and think about it, for sure. On the other hand, it is not our job to watch that. We must play hockey and win games. This will happen will happen."' … [Read more...] about ”There are a lot of frustration”

Click here for article 'Montreal's 24-year was again ignored by the head coach Lindy Ruff, last night. Gragnani played a single game (5m 12s play time) during the last nine of his team. This is the 14th time this season that he was scratched from the lineup.' … [Read more...] about Gragnani chomping at the bit

Click here for article '"We are aware that it's coming and several players are probably worried," admits Pominville.' … [Read more...] about The trade deadline makes the Sabres nervous

Pacioretty leaves nerves behind to score winner (Montreal Gazette) Price shuts door on Sabres in shootout (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Montreal Gazette) The CH prevails in shootout (Le Journal de Montreal) April to March victory in shootout (Le Journal de Montreal) Strange Evening (Le Journal de Montreal) Gragnani chomping at the bit (Le Journal de Montreal) "There … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage

'“Obviously, I’m very disappointed, embarrassed,” Ruff said. “We’ve dealt with a lot, but to be where we’re at is a big disappointment.”' … [Read more...] about Habs score twice in shootout to beat Sabres 4-3

'Carey Price stopped Buffalo's first two attempts in the shootout while Pacioretty and David Desharnais beat Ryan Miller as the Habs halted a two-game slide.' … [Read more...] about Montreal 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'Their solid playoff chances, however, are only one reason the last-place Sabres should leave top prospects Luke Adam, Brayden McNabb and Marcus Foligno in Rochester. The other veteran Amerks players are a better example to learn from than the last-place Sabres players.' … [Read more...] about Dear Darcy: Do not call up these players

'The Sabres are now tied with the Carolina Hurricanes in the basement of the Eastern Conference.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens Edge Sabres 4-3 after Shootout

'Buffalo was able to lock things down defensively tonight, limiting the Canadiens to just 19 shots in 65 minutes – one night after allowing seven goals on 35 shots in Philadelphia. But it was special teams that once again haunted the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Canadiens 4, Sabres 3 (SO)

Amerks defeat Lake Erie (Rochester D&C) Lake Erie Monsters' win streak comes to end at Rochester, N.Y. (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Amerks power past Monsters for 6-2 victory (Amerks.com) Win Streak Ends at Four in Rochester (LakeErieMonsters.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

Weber and the Canadiens against an opponent shaken (La Presse) Montreal (23-25-10) at Buffalo (24-27-6) (AP) Montreal Canadiens (23-25-10) at Buffalo Sabres (24-27-6) (The Sports Network) Sabres and Canadiens both desperate for a win (NHL.com) Battle in Buffalo (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage

'"This time of year, it's unacceptable to get a lead like that and blow it away the way we did," captain Jason Pominville said. "To give up seven unanswered goals at this time of year, that's just not going to cut it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres crumple when pressed, give up seven straight goals to Flyers

'"I'm very, very surprised with that, especially with the amount of offensive guys they have on that team," Briere said Thursday before the Sabres' 7-2 loss to the Flyers in Wells Fargo Center. "I thought it would have clicked with a few of their players at least. I always felt that myself and Ville were kind of on the same page as far as the way we saw the game offensively … [Read more...] about Briere surprised at Leino’s struggles

'“There’s always more pressure if you get a good contract. People are looking for you to contribute and it’s always a little harder,” Leino said. “But I don’t think that would be the reason (for the struggles). It’s just been hard to get things going teamwise.”' … [Read more...] about Does Leino regret leaving?

'"There's always more pressure if you've got a good contract," Leino said. "People are looking for you to contribute. It's a little harder. But I don't think that's the reason. It's just been harder to get things going team-wise, and I think I finally feel more comfortable with the system and in my own game. The last five games it's been going pretty good."' … [Read more...] about Leino might be quietly pining for the old days