Archives for November 1, 2008

'“We’ve gotten away from being the hardworking team we were at the start of the year,” Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman said. “That means five men playing defense, and five men playing it hard in the offensive set, too.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff gets rough with Sabres

'“It is frustrating, ” Pominville said. “It’s a long season. Just getting the opportunities, I know I’m doing something well. Eventually, I know that they will go in. If I wasn’t getting them, I would be worried. That’s when you try to do too much.”' … [Read more...] about Pominville, Roy off to slow starts

'“The strength of our club has been playing in the offensive zone,” Ruff said afterward. “It’s been our weakness the last two games. . . . We tried to get ourselves grounded again.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff barks after team plays without bite

'"Early on in his career, he was overshadowed by Chris Drury being there, Danny Briere being there, and I think that kind of helped him out," Laich said. "He's like [Semin] - most of the energy is focused on [Ovechkin]. Most of the focus from the defensemen was on Briere and Drury, so he could kind of freewheel and get opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Semin, Vanek emerging among NHL elite

Semin, Vanek emerging among NHL elite (Washington Times) Washington (5-3-1) at Buffalo (6-2-2) (AP) Sabres look to snap skid vs. Capitals (Sportsticker) Washington Capitals (5-3-1) at Buffalo Sabres (6-2-2) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Washington Coverage

Portland 4, Admirals 0 (Norfolk Virginian Pilot) More Effort, Less Result in Admirals Shut-out by Portland 4-0 at Scope (AdmiralsZone.com) Pirates Sink Admirals, 4-0 (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sink Admirals (NorfolkAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'Most notably was the placement of centerman Tim Connolly with wingers Jason Pominville and Clarke MacArthur.' … [Read more...] about Ruff shakes things up in depth chart