Archives for February 2009

'"Right now I just want to get through the night till the morning and see how my body reacts. I've had a few ankle sprains in my time, and each one's been different. We'll see how this one plays out."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ playoff push takes hit with injury to Miller

'"It's a good feeling to be back," he said. "[Sitting] is the worst feeling ever. I'm frustrated. I want to go back to [my peak level]. But you have to stay healthy. When you're hurt, you lost the gamelike confidence and all that stuff."' … [Read more...] about Tallinder hopes this time he’s done with sitting out

Buffalo zings road Rangers (New York Daily News) Flawed Rangers sink to eighth will passionless play (New York Post) Power plays a dirge (New York Newsday) Rangers look ''fragile'' in loss (Bergen Record) Rangers notes (Bergen Record) Sabres extend Rangers' road drought in Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'Ruff was unhappy with the hit, accusing Gomez of deliberately crashing into Miller. “I don’t think there’s any secret it was deliberate,” Ruff said. “He knew what he was doing.”' … [Read more...] about Roy leads Sabres to 4-2 win over Rangers

'“These are kind of things you have to feel out. There’s really no timetable,” Miller said. “It’s really your comfort level. Right now I want to get through the night and into the morning to see how my body reacts.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres&#8217 Miller out indefinitely with ankle injury

'"I don't think there's any secret that (the hit) was deliberate," Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff said of Gomez's collision with Miller. "(The Rangers) wanted to try and disrupt him. We put in a cold goaltender to face a power play. It's tough."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Rangers 2

'The Sabres held on for the victory to gain two more points in the standings. The team is now tied with the Rangers and Panthers for sixth in the East, all three teams with 68 points. Based on tie-breakers the team moves past the Rangers, but stays behind the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Rangers 4-2; Miller Suffers High Ankle Sprain

'“I know Scott personally,” Miller said. “I don’t think he would ever come in and try to injure me, especially when I’m not facing the play... the referee said he lost an edge. He’s not that kind of guy. He was probably trying to go for the puck.”' … [Read more...] about Miller suffers high ankle sprain

'Ruff said the team will have more specifics available on the severity and a possible timetable tomorrow morning when Miller is re-evaluated. Unlike a common sprain, a mild high ankle sprain will likely keep Miller out for more than the Sabres would like.' … [Read more...] about Miller suffers high ankle sprain after questionable slew-foot

Sauer's Winner Gives Avery His First Point (Hartford Courant) Wolf Pack Gets Overtime Win Over Pirates 2-1 (PortlandPirates.com) Sauer's Overtime Goal Gives Wolf Pack 2-1 Win over Pirates (HartfordWolfPack.com) Sound Tigers game day (Connecticut Post) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'Miller will likely make his ninth straight start (50th overall) and 51stappearance tonight against the New York Rangers at HSBC Arena. The 28-year-old was on the 14th of 34 consecutive starts at this time last season. That probably won't happen again with Patrick Lalime in the mix. The Sabres signed the veteran backup to spell Miller occasionally, something he's already done … [Read more...] about Miller a stronger player after cleaning up and sitting out

'"I said, "That's fine. You guys say when I play and when I don't play,' " Numminen said. "I'm fine with that. I expected that it's going to happen at some part of the season. You always want to play. That's why you're here. You're a player and you want to play. But I knew it was going to happen."' … [Read more...] about Numminen takes a seat for Sabres

'“First and foremost, it’s about winning,” Ruff said. “We’ll address who we think our top six [defensemen] are and what we think is going to work. Right now we’re looking for more of a physical edge with Butler in the lineup and we’ll see how it goes.”' … [Read more...] about Tallinder in, Numminen out

Sports digest (Portland Press Herald) Phantoms ride big second period (Philadelphia Inquirer) Phantoms Pick Up 7-2 Win Over Pirates (PortlandPirates.com.com) Don't hassle the HOF (PhantomsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

Up next: Rangers at Sabres (Bergen Record) New York (31-22-6) at Buffalo (30-23-6) (AP) Offensively inept Rangers visit Sabres (Sportsticker) New York Rangers (31-22-6) at Buffalo Sabres (30-23-6) (The Sports Network) Rangers look for next big step in Buffalo tonight (NewYorkRangers.com) Game Notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage