Archives for December 2008

Buffalo (16-13-3) at Montreal (17-9-5) (AP) Miller, Sabres take on rival Canadiens (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (16-13-3) at Montreal Canadiens (17-9-5) (The Sports Network) Stop Vanek and Win the Game? (HabsWorld.net) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: The Sabers s'amènent in Montreal (La Presse) First step: Buffalo … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage

'The Sabres won going away because Miller kept them from being blown away. The Kings had a 25-13 advantage in shots through two periods and owned more scoring chances to that point. Unless Miller's ultra sharp, this was one of those games that could have turned the other way in a hurry.' … [Read more...] about Miller makes it an open-and-shut case

'Gauthier, who has long been a lightning rod of controversy while bouncing between four different franchises during his 10-year career, apparently wasn’t happy with the sentiment. He waited until Kaleta curled back toward the net, let the right glove drop off his hand, and suckerpunched the Sabres’ agitator directly in the face. All this warranted a four-minute … [Read more...] about Cheap shots, not comments, keep NHL down

Royal road report: Quick debut (LAKings.com) Buffalo hit by severe snow storms (LAKings.com) Photo gallery (LaKings.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Los Angeles Coverage

'“You could see he was really focused just walking in today and looking at him,” said center Adam Mair, who scored one of Buffalo’s two second-period goals. “He looked really in the zone and it showed in his play.”' … [Read more...] about Miller makes 40 saves, Sabres beat Kings 5-0

'Buffalo struck first despite being heavily outshot in the opening period. Toni Lydman gained the offensive zone along the right boards and flipped a pass in front to a streaking Roy, who shot wide. Roy recovered and fired the puck from behind the net, deflecting off LaBarbera and in the net with 3:55 left in the first.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Los Angeles 0

'Butler skated in place of Nathan Paetsch. Ellis was in Friday's lineup as Max Afinogenov watched from the press box. Paul Gaustad was out with an upper-body injury.' … [Read more...] about Butler, Ellis Contribute; Sabres Blank Kings 5-0

'“Ryan looked really good. He was there for every shot and that might have been as good as he looked all year,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said. “He made a lot of it look easy which tells you he was in the right place all night for us. We had a couple lulls and he made the difference for us.”' … [Read more...] about Miller stands tall

'The fundraiser, to benefit Ryan Miller’s SteadFast Foundation, will be held Sunday, Feb 8, 2009 at the Town Ballroom at 6 p.m.- with the Buffalo Sabres headlining the show.' … [Read more...] about Miller announces Catwalk For Charity

'Buffalo Sabres forward Drew Stafford will make an appearance and perform with Ronan Tynan and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra on December 28.' … [Read more...] about Drew Stafford to perform with Ronan Tynan

'Paul Gaustad will miss tonight’s contest against the Los Angeles Kings due to an upper body injury, and will likely be out for Saturday’s match-up in Montreal as well.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad out with upper body injury

'The Sabres didn't play their best, but they had superb goaltending from Ryan Miller that led the way. It wasn't the most entertaining game, but anytime the Sabres put up five goals it is a game worth watching. Down the stretch, Miller was fun to watch. He made a few dazzling saves but he also made saves that he was expected to make. Nothing soft got by him and he didn't give … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Home

Tonight's Pirates vs. Sharks Game Postponed (PortlandPirates.com) Enter to Win a Polaris Snowmobile! (PortlandPirates.com) Worcester Sharks game postponed (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'“Maybe at the start of the year I was handling the puck and trying to do a little too much myself,” Roy said. “Now I just try to use my wingers and my teammates as much as possible and distribute the puck a lot.”' … [Read more...] about Roy is roaring again

'Add up those final 24 home games last season and the first 17 this season, and you get the equivalent of a full slate of home games, 41. Buffalo's record? 17-17-7.' … [Read more...] about Time for Sabres to wake up, just win baby, at home