‘The Sabres had a season-high in shots on goal but simply didn’t convert some good chances (Drew Stafford added four more shots to give him 40, tops among NHL players who are goal-less).’
Archives for February 13, 2013
Return to lineup a plus for Myers
‘“I’ve tried to work as hard as I can using the time I have to try to mentally get prepared and that’s the biggest thing,” Myers said. “I don’t think at this point it’s anything physical. It’s just getting my head straight. … It’s amazing how much this game is upstairs. It’s just a matter of putting my mind to it to respond like I did last year. This year, it’s starting from ground zero. … Just let it build from there.”’
Cost of Sabres’ HARBORcenter project rises 40% to $170 million
‘Project sponsors are seeking sales, mortgage and partial property tax credits from the Erie County Industrial Development Agency, valued at about $27 million, and additional tax credits related to cleaning up the site through the state’s brownfield program.’
Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage
Senators stifle Sabres (Ottawa Citizen)
Best answer to Sens’ scoring woes is the one already in the dressing room (Ottawa Citizen)
Photo gallery (Ottawa Citizen)
Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson shuts out Buffalo Sabres (Ottawa Sun)
Ottawa Senators defenceman Marc Methot could be team captain down road (Ottawa Sun)
A goal timely (Le Droit)
Zibanejad in the center of the first trio (Le Droit)
Photo gallery (OttawaSenators.com)
Photo gallery (Sabres.com)
Miller still the man for U.S. one year away from Sochi
‘It was a horrible outing for Buffalo special teams. They had seven power-play opportunities and could not score on them. They did, however, get scored against on one – the ultimate insult for a power play.’
Anderson makes 42 saves, Karlsson, Condra score as Senators shut out Sabres 2-0
‘Buffalo had a chance to get back in the game midway though the third when Ottawa’s Jim O’Brien went off for holding and Kyle Turris was whistled for high sticking to set up a two-man advantage for 14 seconds. But Anderson and the Senators penalty killers did the job against a Sabres power play that finished the night 0-for-4.’
Ottawa 2, Buffalo 0
‘”We can’t put ourselves in that position,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said of his team giving up eight power plays. “It’s too much ice time.”‘
Anderson Leads Senators to 2-0 Win Over Sabres
‘The two sides skated to a scoreless opening period, but Ottawa struck twice in the 2nd. Erik Karlsson finally opened the scoring at 8:20 of the middle frame with a shorthanded goal, his 6th of the season. Marcus Foligno failed to get back, leaving Karlsson wide open for a successful slap shot at the top of the faceoff circle. A little less than two minutes later, Erik Condra made it a 2-0 game, finishing off a scrum in front of Miller by poking home the loose puck.’
Myers knows a comeback
‘Overall, Myers finished with 20:47 of ice time, second on the team behind Ehrhoff, and took two shots on net.’
Who should Tyler Myers be?
‘You’ve heard the phrase “Jack of all trades, master of none.” That applies to people who can do more than one thing well, but nothing great. Well, Myers certainly hasn’t mastered any part of his game yet. And that in itself would be fine if he was at least a jack of several areas, performing all of them well enough to help his team win. But he’s not. And he’s actually hurt his team when he’s on the ice. His “hockey identity confusion” isn’t getting to the point of a “hockey identity crisis.” It’s already there! That’s why he was a healthy scratch two games in a row.’