Archives for November 2009

'"Thomas on occasions has looked real good, and on occasions I think he is a guy that sometimes has opted for different types of plays," coach Lindy Ruff said after practice in Amherst Pepsi Center. "The last couple of games, I think he's got his feet moving better. It's just some of his decisions with the puck haven't been real good."' … [Read more...] about Wow, Sabres’ Vanek looks off

'"When they do that, you kind of have to take what they give you instead of trying to force things," Sabres defenseman Chris Butler said. "You're not going to get a lot of odd-man rushes. You're going to have to score goals by getting pucks in deep and creating traffic around the net and maybe bumping it up for point shots."' … [Read more...] about Skate’s on the other foot for Bruins

'"There is a buzz about him Buffalo that I have not seen in a player that we have drafted in the past," Sabres general manager Darcy Regier says.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie defenseman Myers all the rage due to range

Bruins on the road again, at Buffalo (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Boston (9-8-4) at Buffalo (12-5-1) (AP) Boston Bruins (9-8-4) at Buffalo Sabres (12-5-1) (The Sports Network) Game Day: Bruins @ Sabres (BostonBruins,com) Goalie showdown expected as Bruins visit Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage

Portland Pirates Weekend (Portland Press Herald) Pirates sign former player (MaineHockey Journal) Pirates Sign Forward Caruana (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Portland Coverage

'“Any time you play like that it’s a letdown,” he said. “We played so well for three games. It just comes from in the room here. Florida played good, but, I mean, it has nothing to do with them. We beat ourselves tonight.”' … [Read more...] about Lackluster effort dooms Sabres

'“I’m happy with the way things worked out,” he said. “It seems like Florida’s trying to build. It fits well with my style and my identity.”' … [Read more...] about Big night for former Sabre

'The hope disappeared with 2:02 to go when Frolik scored a power-play goal to send the fans to the exits. Most of them missed Rostislav Olesz's empty-net goal with 1:48 to go and Dominic Moore's tally with 59.5 seconds left.' … [Read more...] about Sabres tripped up by Panthers

'"I've been more than fortunate," Ruff said. "I use the word "lucky' when you go through ownership [changes] like we went through. The common thread is Darcy. The next common thread is Larry has been a good supporter. It's filed somewhere between luck and the overall record, which has been good."' … [Read more...] about And on the other hand, here’s Lindy

'The five goals dropped Miller out of the top spot in the NHL in both goals-against average (now 1.97) and save percentage (.931). He's now second to Tampa Bay's Antero Nittymaki in both categories.' … [Read more...] about Miller loses league leads

Florida Panthers get some payback against Sabres (Miami Herald) Winning turns things around for Rochester affiliate (Miami Herald) Florida Panthers at their best, top Buffalo Sabres 6-2 (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Booth puts breaks on excerise (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) Photo … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Florida Coverage

'Drew Stafford and Clarke MacArthur scored, and Ryan Miller made 18 saves for Buffalo (12-5-1), which was denied in its attempt to string together a four-game winning streak for the third time this season.' … [Read more...] about Panthers cruise to 6-2 win over Sabres

'Drew Stafford and Clarke MacArthur tallied for the Sabres, whose three-game win streak came to an end. Ryan Miller was tagged for a season-high five goals on 23 shots in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Florida 6, Buffalo 2

'Three Florida goals in the game's final 2:02 crushed any hopes provided by MacArthur's tally; the Panthers finished things off with a late-game onslaught as Frolik added his second of the night, Rostislav Olesz buried an empty-netter, and even former Sabre Dominic Moore got into the act with his first goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Panthers Pile On In 3rd; Beat Sabres 6-2

Pirates get something to build on (Portland Press Herald) Another slip for Sharks (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Callahan enjoys this AHL stop (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates overcome two goal deficit for win (Maine Hockey Journal) Mancari Scores Twice to Lead Pirates to Win (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Outlast Sharks 5-3 (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage