Archives for March 1, 2012

San Jose Sharks report for Thursday's game vs. Buffalo Sabres (San Jose Mercury News) Sharks-Sabres: What to watch for (CSN Bay Area) Buffalo (28-27-8) at San Jose (33-22-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (28-27-8) at San Jose Sharks (33-22-7) (The Sports Network) Sabres aim to continue dominance of Sharks (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s San Jose Coverage

'Still, they merely kept pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race, remaining in 12th place with 19 games to go. However, the did tie Tampa Bay in points (the Lightning holds the tiebreaker) and pulled within a point of Toronto, which lost on Wednesday to Chicago. The next game comes tonight when the Sabres visit the San Jose Sharks at 10:30.' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 43 saves as Sabres cool off Ducks

'"Hopefully, I can fit in and do well," Hodgson said in Honda Center. "I'm interested in helping the team get in the playoff picture."' … [Read more...] about New Sabre Hodgson ready to contribute

Ducks agitated in tough defeat (Orange County Register) AHL's Syracuse Crunch done with Ducks (Orange County Register) Photo gallery (Orange County Register) Ducks' make plans to move up but go nowhere in 2-0 loss to Sabres (Los Angeles Times) Photo gallery (Fox Sports West) Miller Saves 43 as Ducks Fall to Sabres, 2-0 (AnaheimDucks.com) Photo gallery … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Anaheim Coverage

'At least twice – and with two different agents – Canuck management held summit meetings with Hodgson and his representative to air grievances and reassure the centre that he was valued and had a future with the National Hockey League team.' … [Read more...] about Did Hodgson ask for the trade?

'“Teams get desperate in the third period and they start to pinch (along the boards), and it’s hard to get out of your zone. But we tried to help each other out and were able to battle through it,” Miller said. “I was trying to be really calm in the crease. It helps that we had a lot of great back pressure and the D was able to stand some guys up, so I don’t feel like I had to … [Read more...] about Miller’s 4th shutout leads Sabres past Ducks, 2-0

'"I felt pretty good and I've been trying to be really calm in the net, and start from there in the crease," said Miller. "It helps that we have a lot of great back pressure and our 'D' is able to stand some guys up. I don't feel like I have to challenge the rush play as much and I can read what's coming."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Anaheim 0

'The Sabres played most of the third in their own end, with Miller continuing to shine in the net. Anaheim poured on the pressure in the final minute, but Buffalo's netminder was equal to the task. Miller battled his way to a 43 save shutout as a few other battles broke out in the final minute. With time expiring, multiple fights broke out, the first of which coming from … [Read more...] about Sabres Pluck Ducks 2-0

'Hodgson will play tonight in Anaheim while Sulzer won’t. The newest center is excited and was all smiles talking with us, “I’m excited, it’s a good group of guys, they’re younger with good offensive skill, steady D corps and good goaltending so I hope I fit in.” Hodgson added, "I’m excited to get going, just try to fit in with the team as best as possible. I’m excited to be … [Read more...] about Hodgson is ready to start his Sabre career

'The win moved the Sabres to 28-27-8 (64 points), and they are now just five points behind the eighth-place Washington Capitals. Buffalo’s four-game west coast swing continues Thursday as they head north to face the San Jose Sharks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres 2, Ducks 0

'Many fans were also hoping to see the last of Derek Roy and Drew Stafford, who have been millstones around the team’s neck this season, although Roy was playing better in the days leading to the trade deadline. For now these two players, and their combined $8.5 million is salaries, remain as Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sizing Up Trade Day

Shawn Szydlowski reassigned to Amerks from Gwinnett (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage