'Ruff then called out his goaltender. “In the first couple (goals) we need a save,” Ruff said. “I need (Biron) to go to the top of the paint and say, ‘Here I am, beat me. Beat me with me falling forward.’ Get out there and challenge. Just in a sense where there wasn’t much action. We were pressing hard. Every guy was pressing. I needed … [Read more...] about Sabres’ struggles continue
Archives for November 10, 2005
Sabres shoot, but Carolina scores
'They outshot the Carolina Hurricanes, 22-3, in the second period Wednesday night and were booed as they came off the HSBC Arena ice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shoot, but Carolina scores
Vanek finally finds the net
'The inaugural goal came in Vanek's 15th game, or about 14 more than some people expected from the No. 5 overall pick of the 2003 draft.' … [Read more...] about Vanek finally finds the net
Thursday's Carolina Coverage
Canes break team mark (Raleigh News and Observer) Staal a long shot for Team Canada (Raleigh News and Observer) Hurricanes 5, Sabres 3 (Raleigh News and Observer) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage
Hurricanes win franchise-record eighth straight
'"I think we played well the 40 minutes before (the third-period rally)", Vanek said. "In the third period, we wanted to get more pucks on net and get to those rebounds. I was fortunate to get a couple of goals, but in the end, a penalty shot cost us the game."' … [Read more...] about Hurricanes win franchise-record eighth straight
Vanek Scores Twice, But Canes Beat Sabres 5-3
'The Sabres looked to be the dominant team, but could not get the puck in the net. They out-shot the Canes 22-3 in the second period alone, and 44-22 for the entire game.' … [Read more...] about Vanek Scores Twice, But Canes Beat Sabres 5-3
One ends and one continues
'Buffalo dominated almost every facet of the game.' … [Read more...] about One ends and one continues
Sabres actually sharper in net than they are up front
'But the thing is, the Sabres' goaltending in their two games -- both 3-2 losses -- against Montreal, was excellent. Biron performed well in both games, and could not be faulted whatsoever. So obviously, the Sabres have to look at themselves from another direction.' … [Read more...] about Sabres actually sharper in net than they are up front
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks' Greg Jacina suspended by AHL (Amerks.com) Jillson recalled by Buffalo (Amerks.com) CF dinner set for Feb. 7th (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage