Archives for February 2009

Sports Digest (Portland Press Herald) Rats use new recipe (Albany Times Union) Pirates give up third period lead; fall in shootout (Maine Hockey Journal) River Rats Top Pirates in Shootout, 3-2 (PortlandPirates.com) Rats Take Down Portland In Shootout (AlbanyRiverRats.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'Paetsch has seen time at forward in the past, mostly in the minors. All of his action this year has been as a blueliner. “He played well,” said Ruff, who was converted himself during his Sabres playing career. “Obviously the goal scoring is a bonus. He may never see defense again.”' … [Read more...] about Defense gives Sabres offense in win

'"I think we were a little slow off the bat, and Millsie just stood on his head for us," said Nathan Paetsch, who moved up from defense to left wing and scored the go-ahead goal in the second period. "He's an elite goaltender, and when he plays like that, it gives us a chance to win every night. He kept us in there, then the boys got their legs and we started to … [Read more...] about Sabres triumph over Canadiens

'Ruutu said he will be good to go tonight and isn't worried about having the 6-foot-4, 247-lb. Peters on the menu. If Peters wants to break bread or heads, Ruutu said it doesn't matter to him. "Any time," he said. "I like it ... every game is different. I like a lot of physical contact and when the emotions are going, that's when I play my best. You want every game to be like … [Read more...] about Ruutu looks to feed on Sabres

[Rough English translation from French language source] For article, click here '“I did not waste time to think of the visit of the Sabres and I will certainly not waste time to think of it during the next hours. It is right a match like all the others, for me. I play in this way for a long time. That does not have anything for me again.”' … [Read more...] about Ruutu forgot the Peters incident

Ruutu looks to feed on Sabres (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo (28-20-5) at Ottawa (17-25-8) (AP) Sabres seek third straight win vs. Senators (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (28-20-5) at Ottawa Senators (17-25-8) (The Sports Network) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: Ruutu forgot the Peters incident (Le Droit) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage

'The former first-round pick couldn’t have been too comfortable watching the game from the press box while defenseman Nathan Paetsch took his place at right wing on the fourth line. No, not a good sign at all for Paille, especially considering the Sabres were down a forward with Paul Gaustad sidelined with an apparent shoulder injury.' … [Read more...] about Ruff puts Paille on notice

'"It's our barn," said Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta, who had a team-high three hits to set a physical tone. "Over the past little while, [we've] we're really put an emphasis on [winning at home]. You've heard it from [coach] Lindy [Ruff], [you've] you're heard it from the players, and it's good to see that we're actually doing it instead of talking about … [Read more...] about No place like home for Sabres

'He's worth far more to the Sabres than any other team, even if it means he walks after the season. Why trade him for peanuts now when he can help them into the playoffs, allowing them to pocket the money that comes with them? He has nine goals in the past nine games, and the Sabres have a 6-3 record over that span.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should tell Connolly not to pack

'Nathan Paetsch thus got the call but saw action for the first time this season at forward, playing with Adam Mair and Matt Ellis. As it turned out, the fourth line was the best line in Buffalo's 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.' … [Read more...] about Extra defenseman supplies some offense

'"We're getting there," Miller said of the team's stated goal of playing better in its home rink, where it was only 10-9-2 during the 2008 portion of this season. "We talked about it and addressed it. We want to feel more comfortable here and be able to wrap up games and tonight we did a good job.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres win, but shutout streak ends

[Rough English translation from French language source] For article, click here 'In addition to protecting its fellow-members from the Sabres from Buffalo when it is in uniform, Andrew Peters protects them when it unloads into complete tie as representative within the Association of the players of the LNH.' … [Read more...] about Peters: ”We are there to remain”

[Rough English translation from French language source] For article, click here 'Jason Pominville and its fellow-members of the Sabres of Buffalo have only one objective at the head: to reach the series to make forget their exclusion last year.' … [Read more...] about Pominville: ”One found confidence”

[Rough English translation from French language source] For article, click here 'Buffalo could be a destination if Craig Rivet had its word to say in the decision which will make his/her friend and former fellow-member.' … [Read more...] about Rivet would see Koivu with the Sabres well

Habs lend Sabres a helping hand (Montreal Gazette) Photo gallery (Canadiens.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) The following are rough English translations from French language sources: The Sabres did not require such an amount of of it! (La Presse) Lapierre: “One was amorphous in second” (La Presse) Peters: “We are there to remain” (La … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Montreal Coverage