Archives for December 29, 2009

'"He's had a tough run," Ruff said after the Sabres prepared for the defending Stanley Cup champions. "From the scoring standpoint, there hasn't been a lot of production. Sometimes if you sit a game it helps. You get to watch. The next time you get in you're even hungrier."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hoping tough run over for Stafford

'The multiyear distribution contracts for Rainbow Media's national services AMC, We TV, IFC and Fuse conclude with DirecTV on Dec. 31, as do the deals for regional sports networks MSG and MSG Plus. Sources familiar with the negotiations also indicate that Sundance Channel, which Rainbow acquired last year, and Wedding Central, the spin-off of the women's-targeted We service, … [Read more...] about MSG Face Contract Expiration With DirecTV

'DIRECTV could lose AMC, IFC, MSG, the Sundance Channel and other Rainbow Media-owned channels as early as this Friday, according to Multichannel News.' … [Read more...] about DirecTV may lose MSG as soon as Friday

'"I knew I had to be better," Stafford said. "For a few games there, I wasn't playing like how I need to play. It's definitely something I've had to deal with and make sure I'm putting the work in. Obviously [going to the press box] is not what you want to do for a solution but if that's what it takes, then so be it. I have to accept that."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Stafford gets Ruff’s message

'Coach Lindy Ruff said both were scheduled to be evaluated later in the day by team doctors. Kaleta suffered a leg injury Sunday in St. Louis when he slammed into a goalpost while Roy was knocked woozy by a check during Saturday's game against Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Roy, Kaleta not likely to face Pens tonight

Scouting the Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pittsburgh (26-12-1) at Buffalo (23-11-4) (AP) Pittsburgh Penguins (26-12-1) at Buffalo Sabres (23-11-4) (The Sports Network) Fleury, Miller set for goalie duel (NHL.com) Penguins Battle Blizzard in Buffalo (PittsburghPenguins.com) Pittsburgh vs. Buffalo Preview (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'“Actually we feel he’s better today,” Head Coach Lindy Ruff said following practice. “He’ll see the doctors. Right now we’ve got him at day-to-day.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta, Roy day-to-day