Archives for January 2009

'The Sabres' defense is last in the National Hockey League with just six goals, and Teppo Numminen's first-period tally Saturday night against Carolina made him the first Buffalo defenseman with two goals this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ defensemen keep goals in mind

'"He's going to be out for a period of time," coach Lindy Ruff said today following practice in the Amherst Pepsi Center. "We don't know exactly how long but it's weeks versus days. ... It's a fracture that had to be fixed. He feels good but it's just kind of a freak accident."' … [Read more...] about Fractured jaw sidelines Sabres’ Numminen indefinitely

Playoff spot still within Florida Panthers' reach (Miami Herald) Buffalo (23-17-5) at Florida (21-16-7) (AP) Confident Panthers square off against Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (23-17-5) at Florida Panthers (21-16-7) (The Sports Network) 5 Things To Know: Panthers vs Sabres (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Florida Coverage

'The 40-year-old Numminen sustained the injury early in the second period of Saturday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes when a shot by Carolina defenseman Tim Gleason struck him in the face. Numminen returned to the bench and finished the remainder of the frame, but did not play in the third.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Numminen sidelined indefinitely

'“He feels good, but it’s just kind of a freak accident,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Numminen out indefinitely after face surgery

'The Sabres have spent most of January on the road and will spend the rest of January on the road after last night's 3-1 victory over Carolina. But the three games they played at home were all wins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blow past Hurricanes

'"When he's out of the lineup you forget how good he is," Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman said. "He comes back and you're going, 'Wow, this guy can make things happen.'"' … [Read more...] about Connolly, Sabres secure a healthy victory

'Ruff said Numminen will be reevaluated today to determine the extent of his injury. Numminen was struck flush in the jaw in the first minute of the second period and stayed on the ice for a couple of minutes getting medical attention before skating off.' … [Read more...] about Numminen hurt, Sekera to miss weeks

Canes lose again (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Carolina Coverage

'“Their goalie made a a couple of big saves at the end,” he said. “That’s the difference in the game.”' … [Read more...] about Connolly and Miller lead Sabres to 3-1 win

'"I haven't had too many (goals), I'm usually trying to set somebody else up," Connolly said. "It's nice to be out there and get a couple. I'm happy to be back (from the rib injury), I thought all-around we played a tremendous game. It was a great game for us to build on."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Carolina 1

'The game marked Buffalo's last at HSBC Arena until February 4th. The Sabres being a six-game road trip on Monday when they visit the Florida Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Connolly’s Two Goals Help Lift Sabres Past Canes 3-1

'The ailments leave the Sabres with six defensemen as they begin a six-game stint on the road. Ruff said Nathan Paetsch will return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the last 13 games.' … [Read more...] about Ailing blueline

Frustration evident in Pirates loss (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs Come Back to Beat Pirates 3-2 (PortlandPirates.com) Monarchs Win; Losing Streak Ends (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'"I guess you can look at it a good way, too," Sabres winger Daniel Paille said. "You get to play with a lot of good players."' … [Read more...] about Line changes a spark for Sabres