Archives for November 2008

Jackets celebrate Leclaire's return (Columbus Dispatch) Blue Jackets feast on subs (Columbus Dispatch) Photo gallery (BlueJackets.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Columbus Coverage

'"He showed up at camp in real good shape, came in with a totally different attitude," Roy says. "He's skating really well, I noticed that from the start. He just had a baby, too, so he's matured a lot. He's got good speed down the wing, got a good shot, he finds holes, and obviously he's a beast in front of the net."' … [Read more...] about Vanek can’t explain his excellent start

'“It’s not the kind of start you want,” Lalime said. “It was one of those nights. Every chance they had, they found a way to put it in.”' … [Read more...] about Leclaire makes 36 saves in Columbus&#8217 6-1 win

'"If you're going to expose your goaltender to that right off the bat you're asking for it," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "We've got to be better than that."' … [Read more...] about Columbus 6, Buffalo 1

'It was a night to forget for Lalime, who allowed six goals on only 23 shots.' … [Read more...] about Peca Scores As Blue Jackets Rout Sabres 6-1

'“Their shots were rush opportunities and breakaways,” Jason Pominville said. “We put our goalie in tough situations... ended up giving them the lead and it was tough to come back.”' … [Read more...] about Columbus capitalizes

Not a beauty, but enough (Portland Press Herald) Pirates drown Rats in Lewiston (Lewiston Sun Journal) Portland flurry keeps River Rats reeling (Albany Times Union) Quick strike gives the Pirates, 6-3 win (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Drown River Rats in Lewiston, 6-3 (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sack River Rats In Lewiston 6-3 (AlbanyRiverRats.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'“He works hard at staying sharp,” coach Lindy Ruff said. “He’s going to be in one of these two games, and he’s done his best to stay ready. We’re giving him the extra work. He’s gone out before practice and gone through stuff with [goalie coach] Jimmy [Corsi], so we know he’s going to be there for us.”' … [Read more...] about Lalime gets sharp as next start nears

'“Tim’s just got a bruised chest, so he’s going to be day-to-day,” Ruff said. “Don’t feel it’s bad, but don’t really have a handle on how much time it’s going to take.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly suffers bruised chest

Jackets-Sabres preview (Columbus Dispatch) Columbus (7-7-2) at Buffalo (9-3-3) (AP) Sabres look to extend streak vs. West (Sportsticker) Columbus Blue Jackets (7-7-2) at Buffalo Sabres (9-3-3) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Columbus Coverage

Pirates trying out a new home away from home tonight (Portland Press Herald) Pirates' strong start has fans, organization excited, hopeful (Lewiston Sun Journal) Mancari, Pirates off to twin torrid starts (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'"I went to the Sabres' development camp for 10 days this summer and went back for training camp before the start of their season, and I learned an awful lot. When I left, they just told me to keep my cool and keep working hard. There's a lot of stuff I have to work on to get to the next level, but it's something I want to do. It's one of my goals."' … [Read more...] about Adam chases family dream

'These days, however, the Sabres’ dominance doesn’t always stretch to 60 minutes or extend to other facets of the game. St. Louis, which looked in need of a mercy rule in the opening minutes, got going after the early thumping and gave Buffalo a hard time.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold on to drop Blues

'“We don’t feel it’s bad,” Ruff said. “But we really don’t have a handle on how much time it’s going to take.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly questionable

'"He got hit hard. There is no doubt. He got hit hard. You’re concerned anytime that any player gets hit that hard. Andrew [Peters] was a little dazed from the headshot he took, which was kind of a cheap shot. I think that The hit by Tkachuk was a good hit. He caught him with his head down. You’re always concerned when you see that type of hit."' … [Read more...] about Ruff addresses Connolly’s status