Archives for March 26, 2008

'The loss has the looks of a season-killer.' … [Read more...] about Playoffs slipping away for Sabres

'An undrafted free agent, Whitmore had a career-high 27 goals and added 10 assists in 38 games as a senior, A native of Rochester, he finished his NCAA career with 103 points (70 goals, 33 assists) in 143 games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign former Bowling Green forward Derek Whitmore

'“To give up a game like that in the last 10 minutes . . .,” Sabres forward Ales Kotalik said, pausing to search for words. “For 50 minutes we were playing good hockey. We had them where we wanted: 3-1, on the power play. We wouldn’t expect that we could lose that game.'' … [Read more...] about A loss beyond belief

'He’s ranked 21st in goals-against average and 25th in save percentage this season. He made his 29th consecutive start Tuesday night. On Thursday in Ottawa, he’s expected to tie the franchise record for goaltenders with his 72nd appearance this season. There have been times he’s looked mentally fried, but Ruff has refused to buy into that excuse. And nobody … [Read more...] about Miller must take some blame

'“Just to make those mistakes, we hadn’t been making them,” Ruff said. “When it was 3-2 to give up that shot to Alfredsson on coverage was a tough play to swallow when Alfredsson was the only guy in the slot area. The line that usually picks us up when things go back was Jochen and Pommer. That’s usually our line that can settle things down and … [Read more...] about Veterans make some rookie mistakes

'While the Aud contained about 16,000 seats when it closed in 1996, the moist, moldy interior of the idle building took its toll on all the fabric-covered seats, leaving only the wooden blue section and plastic orange section seats as possibilities for salvage. After further review, city and harbor agency crews concluded that it would be too costly to remove the orange seats, … [Read more...] about 2,000 seats from Aud are getting a second life

'You can, however, say this: In a season that has come to be defined by shake-your-head and rub-your-eyes in disbelief losses, this one certainly has to jump to the top of the heap.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give win away to Senators

'If all goes well with final contract negotiations and Whitmore passes the obligatory medical examination, the Greece resident will sign an entry-level contract with the Sabres as early as today.' … [Read more...] about Sabres may sign Whitmore

'Though Tuesday night's game will not be considered a classic or enjoyable for any Sabre fan as they gave up four goals in the final eight minutes, it was a key game the Sabres needed to have and it was surprising to see so many empty seats in a town where the fans are known for their dedication.' … [Read more...] about Seems like Sabre fans are losing faith…

Sens jump on Alfie's back (Ottawa Sun) Bad goaltending root of all evil (Ottawa Sun) Game Story (Ottawa Sun) Senators steal one from Sabres (Ottawa Citizen) Rookie Lee faces baptism of fire on Senators' defence (Ottawa Citizen) Senators shock Buffalo (Toronto Globe and Mail) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) The following are rough English translations from French language … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Ottawa Coverage

'“Maybe it would have been better if it was 2-1 and we just grind it out,” Miller said. “We made a mistake and all of a sudden it was ours to lose.”' … [Read more...] about Daniel Alfredsson scores twice in Ottawa Senators 6-3 win over Buffalo Sabres

'Buffalo has 81 points and trails Boston by five points for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with six games to play.' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 6, Buffalo 3

'Ottawa would not go away though as Dean McAmmond scored a short handed goal, then less than two minutes later Daniel Alfredsson would tie the game 3-3 with just six minutes remaining. Anton Volchenkov completed the comeback with a huge slap shot from the point through traffic. The Senators scored their fourth straight goal as Daniel Alfredsson snapped his second goal past … [Read more...] about Sens Score Five Straight to Complete Comeback

'Taking risks got the Sabres into trouble in the third period. Head coach Lindy Ruff cited Jason Pominville for taking a ‘little bit of a bad gamble’ and getting beat by Antoine Vermette, resulting in Ottawa’s second goal of the night.' … [Read more...] about Trying to get ugly