Archives for December 2008

'“We talked about me sitting back so I can make the read, and I sat back. And he made a play to a guy, and I was going to challenge [Frolik] and he got cut off, and they just threw a guy off the bench and I didn’t read that,” Miller said. “So, I mean, I could sit back and make another play, but everything’s magnified right now. One or two goals … [Read more...] about Miller stung by Ruff&#8217s remarks

Buffalo (11-11-3) at Tampa Bay (6-11-8) (AP) Lecavalier, Lightning trying to end slide (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (11-11-3) at Tampa Bay Lightning (6-11-8) (The Sports Network) Lightning hope to outduel Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'It's the roster that needs some altering. It is time to ship Maxim Afinogenov out of town. Afinogenov will be an unrestricted free agent after the season and getting something in return for him before losing him to free agency should be a priority. The sooner you get rid of him, the better. Here are some other players that the Sabres should trade or consider trading...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres need fresh talent, not fresh start

'A stew of failure is brewing, and has been for a few weeks now with the Sabres winning only two of their last 10. Players are fuming, the coach is spewing ... this pot just might boil over.' … [Read more...] about Sabres head coach has team sailing in wrong direction

Sports Digest (Portland Press Herald) Springfield Falcons beat Portland Pirates 3-2 in shootout (Springfield Republican) Pirates gain ground, but lose that winning feeling (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Fall to Falcons In Shootout, 3-2 (PortlandPirates.com) Gerbe on AHL Chat Next Wednesday (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates and Civic Center Support Pantry Project … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'"We have a lot of trust from the top down, and I think it sends a pretty strong message to the players that they're not going to be able to use that as scapegoat," Ruff said. "It tells the players they still have to be accountable and to play."' … [Read more...] about Ruff’s position safe for now despite rough times in Buffalo

'“It’s kind of hurting right now, obviously,” said Panthers forward Kenndal McArdle, who played 22 games in Rochester before making his NHL debut this week. “I think the fans may be a little upset, with [the Sabres] having left and it being so close."' … [Read more...] about Panthers puzzled by Amerks&#8217 slide

'While the Sabres are frustrated by their setbacks, their coach was upset with his goaltender. The Panthers' goals came 35 seconds apart in the second period, and Lindy Ruff figures Ryan Miller could have stopped both.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ skid continues

Florida Panthers beat Sabres to win third straight (Miami Herald) Photo gallery (Miami Herald) Panthers extend win streak to 3 (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Panthers Faceoff problem persists (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Anderson, Cats Shut Down Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'“We’ve got to get through it,” Kotalik said. “This is a really good hockey team in my eyes and a strong enough group to figure out what to do and how to be a better team night in and night out.”' … [Read more...] about Anderson leads Panthers to victory

'Buffalo dominated play for much of the first period and threw 18 shots on net, but Anderson made all the saves to keep Buffalo off the board. Miller stopped 10 shots in the frame.' … [Read more...] about Florida 2, Buffalo 1

'Buffalo got on the board at 11:18 on the third when Ales Kotalik converted on a 5-on-3 advantage, ripping a shot to the right of Anderson. The goal ended a goal-scoring drought for the Sabres that lasted 143 minutes and 39 seconds.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Slide Continues In Florida

'Losing the game the way they played is just frightening. Sad, sad, sad.' … [Read more...] about Anderson, Panthers take down Sabres

Weber's gain is Pirates' loss: Sabres need help on defense (Portland Press Herald) Shaw's Appearance Supports "Spirit of Giving" (PortlandPirates.com) Country Kitchen Youth Hockey Clinic Hosts 45 (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Home Game in Orono Tuesday (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'They’re stuck in ninth place with 25 points, one ahead of feeble Toronto, a rebuilding team with little top-level talent. The Sabres had 25 points through 24 games on this date last season, and they finished 10th and missed the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Sabres start over with a eclean slate&#8217