Archives for February 2008

'Campbell, whose minus-2 on the night gave him a minus-6 for the weekend, allowed Ruutu to sneak behind him when he returned after a hooking call.' … [Read more...] about Another rough night for Campbell in loss

'But the image of beating the Sabres, his former team, for the third time this season feels "a little bit special," Conklin said. "It's always nice to play well against the team you used to play with."' … [Read more...] about Penguins’ Conklin turns back Sabres again

Crosby won't set date for return to lineup (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Therrien juggling Pens' lines (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'It was an unlikely loss for the Sabres, who appeared ready to bounce back from a 5-1 loss at the New York Rangers a day earlier. Buffalo took control early, out-shooting the Penguins 11-0 through eight minutes and 17-6 through the first period. The only thing missing was finish.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 1

'"We poured a lot into the first period and got nothing for it," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "We didn't finish a couple of great opportunities that could have made a difference in the game. We made some big mistakes."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 1

'After taking two early penalties in the second, the Pens took the lead as Jarkko Ruutu jumped out of the box and went in alone backhanding it by the glove of Ryan Miller. Then exactly two minutes later Petr Sykora chipped in a rebound on the power play to make it a 2-0 game midway through the second.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Drop Second In A Row

'The Sabres fired 17 shots on Conklin in the opening period but the game's first goal wouldn't come until Jarkko Ruutu's breakaway at 7:28 of the second period. Ruutu had vacated the Penguins' penalty box and managed to slip by the Sabres defense before flipping a backhander past Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Pens mightier than Swords

Weber hurts Amerks with overly physical play (Rochester D&C) Amerks fall to Bulldogs (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Malkin, Penguins hope to avoid third straight loss (Sportsticker) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'The game was supposed to be a playoff-like test for the Sabres, and they never even took out their No. 2 pencils.' … [Read more...] about Hot streak ends in a N.Y. minute

'The Sabres defenseman and his blue-line partner, Jaroslav Spacek, were on the ice for all four New York Rangers goals in the first period of Saturday’s 5-1 dismantling. It’s nearly impossible to be minus-4 after just 20 minutes of play, but Campbell and Spacek accomplished it.' … [Read more...] about Campbell, Spacek have a bad day

'Really, there’s no reason to have another conversation unless both sides are willing to make major concessions. The Sabres would need to leap into the $6 million per year range, at least, which would mean Campbell taking a considerable discount. All told, the difference in dough between Campbell’s offseason proposal and his current value is at least $5 million, … [Read more...] about Campbell, Sabres edge closer to trade deadline

'Exactly one month before St. Patrick’s Day, Buffalo Sabres players will sport a bit o’ the green today when they take to the HSBC Arena ice wearing specially designed “Sabres Green Team” stickers on their helmets.' … [Read more...] about Sabres add green team to the mix

Dubinsky sparks Ranger rout (New York Daily News) Dubinsky clicks with Jagr in Rangers win (Newsday) Rangers blitz Sabres, roll to 5-1 victory at Garden (NewYorkRangers.com) Photo gallery (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

Zednik, back home, talks about injury (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Alert doctors, staff made difference for Zednik (Yahoo! Sports) Panthers' Zednik released, returns to Florida less than a week after neck slashed by skate (AP) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Florida Coverage