Archives for February 2008

Amerks host Rampage Saturday afternoon (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'A game in the next week seems like a perfect time for Sabres coach Lindy Ruff to rest workhorse Ryan Miller and grant backup Jocelyn Thibault a rare start. Ruff doesn't talk about his starting goalie, so know one knows if he will. But it wouldn't be surprising if Ruff kept riding Miller, something he's done nearly the entire season with Thibault playing shaky.' … [Read more...] about Clawing for playoff spot, Sabres likely to ride Miller

'Regier said that he and Campbell's agent have had conversations since Campbell's declaration, and that the two will speak next week. The Sabres' GM cautioned that the talks have not progressed to the point where an offer was discussed.' … [Read more...] about The Sabres And Agent For Campbell Still Talking

'“The way the game is now, especially with a lot of teams backing off and lining up, your centerman is usually the guy that gets the puck the most,” Ruff said. “Jochen has the puck a lot more when he plays center than he does on the wings.”' … [Read more...] about Hecht is center of attention

'Connolly will need surgery to repair a bone spur and a torn labrum in his hip. The recovery time is about 10 weeks, and there are only eight weeks left in the regular season. He’d be back early in the playoffs, provided the Sabres make them and the recovery goes smoothly.' … [Read more...] about Connolly is trying to keep hope alive

'"I'm nowhere near 100 percent. My one leg is a lot weaker than the other, and therefor, I have a lot of muscles compensating. It's just something where I've got to push it right to the limit and then bring it back."' … [Read more...] about Connolly continues to push forward

Sabres mix it up, finally beat Devils in shootout (AP) Boston Bruins (27-21-5) at Buffalo Sabres (25-21-7) (The Sports Network) Pregame Notes: Bruins @ Sabres (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

Mancari honored with AHL All-Star appearance (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'The good news is plenty of home games in a short span, and an opportunity to pile up points in a hurry. The three-week road trip was make-or-break time; the four-week homestand is the new make-or-break time!' … [Read more...] about Road Kill

'"I've seen him in practice," Sabres forward Jason Pominville said. "He's actually really good in the shootouts. He's got that long reach where he can go further than most players. He's got good hands. He definitely showed it."' … [Read more...] about Tallinder comes up big for Sabres

'“Brodeur has been really successful against us in the shootout [winning three this season alone], so I think [Ruff] wanted to let him see a few new faces,” Tallinder said.' … [Read more...] about Hammerin&#8217 Henrik

'“If a guy is lining up like Pominville to set his foot to knock the puck down, that’s just a deflection,” Miller said. “The guy in front of the net hacking, whacking and kicking it toward the net is a safety issue. If the puck is toward the guy and he just raises his foot, [the goal is counted]. That’s how it’s been explained to me by a lot … [Read more...] about Pominville gets favorable review

'“Some players are good on breakaways and there are some players who are awfully skilled who aren’t very good on breakaways,” said Ruff. “We’ve tried to keep some stats in practice on breakaway drills and maybe notice some guys who wouldn’t normally get the nod because the odds have been failing us with some of the guys we’ve been … [Read more...] about Sabres stop Gionta, Devils

Sabres mix it up, finally beat Devils in shootout (Newark Star Ledger) Sabres beat Devils in shootout (Bergen Record) Sabres 3, Devils 2 (F/SO) (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s New Jersey Coverage

'Stafford beat New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur with a wrist shot in the first round of the shootout, and Tallinder followed with a nifty deke. Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller denied Brian Gionta's wrist shot in the second round to give the Sabres their second straight win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, New Jersey 2, OT