Archives for November 2007

'"I think he realizes some situations are going to be a lot tougher," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said earlier this week. "And there's going to be a lot more focus on him than there was (in the past). I mean the focus was on other guys last year. Now it falls on his shoulders some nights."' … [Read more...] about Sabres still see signs of old Vanek

'“The puck is finally starting to go in the nets for us,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “The game is a lot more interesting when you can get the lead. I thought that first period was maybe as good a first period as we’ve played.”' … [Read more...] about Quick strikes fuel another triumph

'“My intentions are getting healthy and getting in shape,” he said. “That’s where you find out. You’ve got so many different feelings and emotions. Every day is different mentally still and it’s been that way. I’m not 100 percent yet. I want to be as healthy as I was before this whole thing happened.”' … [Read more...] about Teppo skating on his own

'“I’ve practiced a lot this year,” cracked Emery, who has been unseated as Ottawa’s No. 1 goalie by Martin Gerber. “Even though we lost, that’s disappointing but I love playing and this reminded me how much I love playing. It was good to be able to battle.”' … [Read more...] about Emery receives a serenade, loss

'"That was a good step forward," said goalie Ryan Miller, who made 27 saves, many of them outstanding, and even contributed an assist on a goal by Ales Kotalik. "It's a big win for us. They've established themselves as the best team in the East and we want to prove that we're no slouches ourselves.''' … [Read more...] about 3-goal first period lifts Sabres past rival Senators

Sorry ladies, Wade's getting hitched (Ottawa Sun) Sens lost it in first period (Ottawa Citizen) Once again, Senators miss being No. 1 in NHL (Ottawa Citizen) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) A trip to forget for the Senators (Le Droit) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Ryan Miller, making his seventh consecutive start, finished with 27 saves -- 15 in the second period -- for Buffalo. He was helped in the third when Senators center Chris Kelly hit the post following a deke with 13:30 left while Ottawa was short-handed.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 2

'"I think coming out and winning these two games, we're playing hard as a team," said Roy. "Everything is working well right now, the lines are working in unison, everyone is going out there and playing as a team."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 2

'The Sabres took the early lead as Michael Ryan scored just a minute and a half into the game. Then Ales Kotalik went the full length of the ice and ripped a slap shot past Ray Emery to make it a 2-0 game halfway through the first. Tim Connolly had a chance to add another goal but missed a wide open net. But with less than a minute remaining in the first, Thomas Vanek found … [Read more...] about Strong Start Gives Sabres 4-2 Win

'Jason Pominville may be the Sabres most versatile forward and his abilities are allowing the team flexibility when it comes to its power play combinations.' … [Read more...] about Utility forward

'After a four-day layoff since dispatching the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 last Friday night, the hometown team came out on fire and they didn't hold back on the NHL's best team.' … [Read more...] about Are they back?

Investors seek stake in Amerks, Knighthawks (Rochester D&C) Raymond's Moose drive in fast lane (Winnipeg Free Press) Mason Raymond has three goals, two assists as Manitoba tops Rochester 5-3 (CP) Amerks fall to the Moose (Amerks.com) Rookie scores three in Moose win over Roch (MooseHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'“I don’t think [defense] has affected the offense at all,” Ruff said pointedly after Tuesday’s practice in HSBC Arena. “If we’re going that direction, I think we’re just trying to find an easy excuse for them for not producing. Everybody has defensive responsibilities. Clarke MacArthur’s got them and in the last couple of games, … [Read more...] about Top line trying to straighten out eO&#8217

'“I’m pretty close,” he said. “It’s just a day-to-day thing. It felt really good out there today and I’m definitely moving in the right direction."' … [Read more...] about Connolly inches closer to active duty

'The paths of the two goaltenders crossed again Tuesday at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Miller, whose cousin died last month from complications relating to treatment, announced a partnership between his Steadfast Foundation and Carly’s Club for Kids, a group founded to offer support programs for children and their families affected by cancer.' … [Read more...] about 2 goalies, forging a team