Archives for November 2008

'Montreal won 3-2 and scored all three goals in the second period. The deciding goal by Andrei Markow was the worst of them all. The Sabres played that 4-on-4 like they were short-handed. They sat back and let Montreal dominate play in the Sabres' defensive zone. That was ultimately the deciding mistake in this game. If it wasn't for that, this game probably would have gone … [Read more...] about Sabres fall short in Montreal, lose 3-2

Pirates' slide continues as Devils cruise to victory (Portland Press Herald) Streaking Devils win 5th in a row (Lowell Sun) It’s a streak of a different sort (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Lose to Devils, 5-1 (PortlandPirates.com) Devils Win Fifth Straight, Sink Pirates, 5-1 (LowellDevilsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

[Rough English translation from French language source] For link, click here '“It is that, the role of a substitute. “It is necessary to prepare consequently and make the job. We like all to play hockey, but the team should be helped to gain when one asks us to play”, Lalime concluded.' … [Read more...] about Difficult beginning of the season for Lalime

Markov's winner dulls Sabres (Montreal Gazette) A chance to get back in the chase (Montreal Gazette) Andrei answers the bell (Canadiens.com) Fly on the Wall - Nov. 29, 2008 (Canadiens.com) The Numbers Game - Nov. 29, 2008 (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) The following are rough English translations from French language … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Montreal Coverage

[Rough English translation from French language source] 'Lindy Ruff is at its eleventh season behind the bench of the Sabres of Buffalo, if one excludes the year from the lockout. It is about a record of longevity to the head of the same team among the current trainers.' … [Read more...] about Increasingly demanding according to Ruff

'“It’s exciting for sure, really exciting,” Rivet said before the game. “It’s my first time back in almost two years. When we got off the plane [Friday night] and drove to the hotel, a big smile came to my face because I had a lot of good memories in Montreal.”' … [Read more...] about Rivet savors his return to Montreal

'"This is about as tough as a stretch it's going to get for us," said winger Drew Stafford. "Three games, four nights against the top teams in the league. I thought we definitely deserved to win this game but a couple breakdowns cost us. We did take four points out of this stretch. That's definitely positive so we'll try to ride with that."' … [Read more...] about Habs put end to Sabres’ streak

'“We had the lead twice and let them come back, and when you let a team as good as Montreal come back in it, chances are you’re going to lose,” Vanek said.' … [Read more...] about Habs score 3 in second period to beat Sabres

'“It was a great play by (Jaroslav) Spacek to keep the puck in,” said Vanek. “I was going to go off, but when I saw that, I stayed in front and the puck came to me. I knew that if I just turned and shot, Price was pretty solid and I had to put him off because I was in so tight, so I put it between my legs and shot it and it worked out.”' … [Read more...] about Markov goal caps three-goal second period in Habs 3-2 win over Sabres

'The story for the Sabres offense is a familiar one. It starts and ends with Thomas Vanek, who beat goaltender Carey Price twice for his fourth multi-goal game in this young season. The two-goal effort gives Vanek 17 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Habs Overcome Vanek’s Two, Score 3-2 Win

'Thomas Vanek continued his hot start to the season with two goals for Buffalo, which had won two in a row. Patrick Lalime, in his sixth start of the season, stopped 31-of-34 shots against in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Montreal 3, Buffalo 2

'The Sabres have five forwards and five defensemen playing in the CHL, including several high profile prospects. Multiple first and second round picks are playing key roles for their clubs, including forwards Tyler Ennis, Luke Adam and defenseman T.J. Brennan.' … [Read more...] about Sabres CHL 2008-09 Prospects Update

Buffalo (11-8-3) at Montreal (12-6-4) (AP) Sabres look to extend win streak against Canadiens (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (11-8-3) at Montreal Canadiens (12-6-4) (The Sports Network) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: The Sabres of Buffalo are brought to Montreal (La Presse) Sabres vs Canadian: some pewters of before-match (La … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage

'"It's great scoring goals, but it's great to get a win, especially against Pittsburgh," Gaustad said. "We played great. We battled for 60 minutes. It was a teeter-totter: We had the lead, they had the lead, and we came back and finished them off. I think it's real satisfying for the guys."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get cooking

'"That was somewhat unexpected to be honest with you," a beaming Andreychuk said as he spoke to the media between periods. "I went on to bigger and better things from here [including a Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004] and I always felt I cheated the fans for some reason. After winning, you realize what it does for the community. It's just too bad really I … [Read more...] about Fans give Andreychuk an ovation