'"It was awful and there's no getting around it," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said of the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff hopes plummet
Archives for March 13, 2008
Paetsch latest defenseman victim
'"How is that not suspendible?" he said. "Someone would have to explain how it's not. It's a tough one, but he went right after him, got him on the button and knocked him out cold."' … [Read more...] about Paetsch latest defenseman victim
Penguins F Laraque suspended
'Laraque was assessed a major for elbowing and a game misconduct after he leveled Buffalo defenseman Nathan Paetsch early in the second period of Pittsburgh's 7-3 win. Paetsch had to be escorted to the locker room and did not return to the game.' … [Read more...] about Penguins F Laraque suspended
Pens enforcer Georges Laraque suspended 3 games for elbowing Paetsch
'Paetsch will miss “a pretty good period of time,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Pens enforcer Georges Laraque suspended 3 games for elbowing Paetsch
Sabres playing poorly, when they should be pushing for playoffs
'"I don't know why, and it's every one of us," Lydman said. "I'm not pointing fingers at anyone else but myself. It goes to everybody. It's just unacceptable."' … [Read more...] about Sabres playing poorly, when they should be pushing for playoffs
Sabres’ D Paetsch out indefinitely with concussion, adding to Buffalo’s defensive woes
'Paetsch will miss “a pretty good period of time,” coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday, a day after Paetsch was leveled by a vicious elbow from Pittsburgh’s Georges Laraque during Buffalo’s 7-3 loss Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ D Paetsch out indefinitely with concussion, adding to Buffalo’s defensive woes
Sabres limping down stretch
'The Sabres were mostly disinterested for the first 40 minutes as they were dumped by the Sidney Crosby-less Pittsburgh Penguins, 7-3...' … [Read more...] about Sabres limping down stretch
Sore ankle puts Crosby out of lineup
'“I’m excited to be back,” said Weber, who had about a dozen friends and family members on hand. “I haven’t been [to Pittsburgh] since I was 14 years old. The last time I was watching a game so it will be exciting to go and play.”' … [Read more...] about Sore ankle puts Crosby out of lineup
Time running out for Sabres
'"We're not playing to win. We're playing not to lose and to not be embarrassed," goaltender Ryan Miller said after a 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins in front of 17,132 at Mellon Arena on Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Time running out for Sabres
Thursday's Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby sits; offense thrives (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Coaching staff takes players word on aches, pains (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Role players deliver for Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins continue to win despite setbacks (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins playing it cautious with Crosby (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Even without Sid, Penguins rout Sabres … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Crosby-less Penguins rough up Buffalo Sabres 7-3
The Penguins swept the season series 4-0 for the first time since the Sabres joined the NHL in 1970, withstanding a five-minute elbowing penalty on Georges Laraque for injuring defenseman Nathan Paetsch early in the second period.' … [Read more...] about Crosby-less Penguins rough up Buffalo Sabres 7-3
Sabres’ Paetsch assisted off ice after being elbowed
'Buffalo Sabres defenseman Nathan Paetsch was knocked out and sustained a concussion while being leveled by an elbow thrown by Pittsburgh’s Georges Laraque early in the second period Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Paetsch assisted off ice after being elbowed
Pittsburgh 7, Buffalo 3
'The loss kept Buffalo four points behind Philadelphia -- which lost to Toronto, 3-2, on Wednesday -- for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 7, Buffalo 3
Penguins Roll to 7-3 Win
'More bad news rolled in on the injury front for the defense as Nathan Paetsch suffered a concussion and did not return.' … [Read more...] about Penguins Roll to 7-3 Win
Thursday's Rochester Coverage
Amerks to hold blood drive (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage