Archives for December 12, 2008

'The Sabres, freefalling and listless just a week ago, have adopted Gerbe’s style during his short stay, showcasing more tenacity, fight and a better all-around game. “I’m just trying to create energy and spark for the team, and that’s my job,” Gerbe said Thursday after the Sabres practiced at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Gerbe bringing new spark to the Sabres

'Vanek's 22 goals represent 28.9 percent of the Sabres' non-shootout total of 76. No other player is even close to contributing that percentage of his team's offense.' … [Read more...] about Vanek’s fast start leads Sabres

'“Brian’s got a reputation, that he’s earned, that he’s a guy who gets things done,” Sabres television analyst Harry Neale said this week. “Sometimes not the smoothest way and sometimes offending people, but I think over the next two or three years, that team will be one that’s a lot more competitive than it is now.”' … [Read more...] about Leafs try a change agent

'The Sabres enter tonight’s game against Toronto with 9,998 goals in franchise history. Two more will allow them to reach 10,000 in their 38th season of play. Jim Watson scored the first goal Oct. 10, 1970, during a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh and goaltender Les Binkley.' … [Read more...] about Goals milestone is within reach

'"It's going to be interesting being on the other side," Stempniak said after yesterday's practice at the Air Canada Centre. "Growing up it was always: 'Look at those Maple Leafs fans coming down and crowding the arena. Why don't they just stay in Toronto.' Now that I'm playing for the Leafs it will be great to have the 'Go Leafs Go.' "' … [Read more...] about Leaf aims to Buffalo ’em

'"He's been pretty much unstoppable," Leafs coach Ron Wilson said yesterday. "So you have to try to minimize the damage and keep the puck out of his hands as much as possible. But they are dangerous through their whole lineup."' … [Read more...] about Vanek ‘unstoppable’

'Porky, a longtime Sabres employee, would situate himself behind the Zamboni door, near the net that the opposition would guard in the first and third periods. Whenever a puck would slide around the boards in that area, Palmer would kick the door, sending the rubber disc ricochetting right out into the slot in front of the unsuspecting visiting goalie.' … [Read more...] about Farewell grand old gal

Leaf aims to Buffalo 'em (Toronto Sun) Vanek 'unstoppable' (Toronto Sun) Farewell grand old gal (Toronto Sun) Stempniak finding comfort zone (Toronto Globe and Mail) Leafs Game Day (National Post) Toronto (10-12-6) at Buffalo (14-11-3) (AP) Sabres seek fourth straight win (Sportsticker) Toronto Maple Leafs (10-12-6) at Buffalo Sabres (14-11-3) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Toronto Coverage

'Added Sabres goalie Ryan Miller: “Once we started to get down to work and hit, grind ... we got a lot more opportunities. ... You play with an edge; you got guys who could do it.”' … [Read more...] about After listless start, Sabres grind out win over Lightning