Archives for January 2007

Penguins win third in row, stun Sabres, 4-2 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sabres might dominate East stars (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins answer challenge, top Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins Notebook (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins beat Sabres for third straight victory (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'"It's been a tremendous turnaround," said Ruff. "The attitude of the city and the fans, to go from half-packed arena to jam-packed every night and to have the quality of players playing the the type of game we've been playing, a pretty exciting style. We don't have much to complain about, do we?"' … [Read more...] about It’s Ruff justice

'During the two-game losing streak, the Sabres' special teams have plagued them. After killing 18 straight opponent power plays, Buffalo has given up five man-advantage goals to Ottawa and Pittsburgh. "Special teams have been our Achilles' heel," Ruff said. "Our penalty kill in back-to-back games hasn't been very good."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 2

'"I think it's obvious we are pressing, guys with good hands are making poor plays," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We've got to walk our way through it and guys that normally handle the puck well didn't. After it all, you end up with some pretty ineffective power plays."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 2

'This was only the second time all season the Sabres have lost two games in a row.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Pens 4-2

'"What you need to guard against is letting that frustration effect how hard you work on the ice. We want to make sure that we out-work and out-play the other team."' … [Read more...] about Special Teams Struggles Continue

'With a 1-goal lead in their back pocket on two occasions, the same bugaboo that did the Sabres in against the Senators - spotty penalty killing and missed scoring opportunities - led to the Penguins marching out of HSBC Arena with a well-earned victory.' … [Read more...] about Game # 41: Penguins 4, Sabres 2

'Buffalo's play with the man advantage was so far from special that the team's 21st sellout of the season let out a few choruses of boos.' … [Read more...] about Sabres far from special in second straight loss

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Backup goalie MacIntyre frustrates Amerks (Rochester D&C) How they Drew it up (Winnipeg Sun) Time to hit the books (Winnipeg Sun) Moose hold breath, wait for word on Flaherty (Winnipeg Sun) No Flaherty, no problem for Moose (Winnipeg Free Press) Moose Sweep Amerks (RNews.com) Moose upend Amerks 3-2 (Amerks.com) Moose tied for first in the North … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)

'"After four hours of sleep, I woke up about 5 a.m. with a severe pain in my left shin and calf," he recalled. "By 7, my leg was so swollen, I couldn’t walk. Here we were one game from the Stanley Cup Final and a staff infection was attacking my body. By 8, I was at the hospital and doctors were talking about how the infection, if not caught quickly, might take my leg or … [Read more...] about McKee rushes in where angels fear to tread

'So what's the problem? The Ottawa Senators, that's what. In the third noteworthy sweep of the segment, the Senators beat the Sabres in Game 40 for the fourth straight time, behind an awesome first period display of goaltending by Ray Emery and more special teams domination, a loss that could still be echoing come playoff time.' … [Read more...] about Despite some problems, Sabres keep winning

'For all his skills - vision, speed, strength, passing, shooting and scoring - the thing that may be most impressive about Crosby is the nickname is still there. Young players with potential often get an unreachable moniker placed on them. They soon wither. But the next Wayne Gretzky is accomplishing things as if he really is the next Wayne Gretzky.' … [Read more...] about Crosby lives up to 'Next One' hype

'Coach Lindy Ruff placed one of his top defensemen in the "week-to-week" category, but Tallinder was pessimistic about returning in seven days. "That could happen, but I wouldn't count on it," he said.' … [Read more...] about Tallinder will miss some more time

'Chris Drury has scored the game-winning goal in the last three games against Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins