Archives for December 2009

'Miller had few difficult saves until late in notching his 16th win. Tim Kennedy, Andrej Sekera, and Michael Grier also scored for Buffalo, which outshot Montreal 37-23. Thomas Vanek had three assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres use big 1st period to beat Canadiens 6-2

'Buffalo dominated from the outset, scoring three times in the first nine minutes.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Montreal 2

'Clarke MacArthur opened the scoring just 2:28 into the game when he rushed the net and tucked a shot right under the crossbar to beat Canadiens goaltender Jaroslav Halak. Buffalo made it a 2-0 game shortly after thanks to Jason Pominville who swept a Derek Roy rebound into the net. For Pominville, it was just his second goal in 11 games and sixth on the season. Only about two … [Read more...] about Sabres Strike Early, Rout Canadiens 6-2

'“If we can create a little room for him, hold onto some pucks and spin off some guys, we know he’s going to be around the net or in the slot,” Grier said. “We know that if we can get him the puck he’s most likely going to deposit it.”' … [Read more...] about New linemates helping Vanek&#8217s goal potential

'The Sabres recalled Jhonas Enroth(notes) from Portland to serve as backup against Montreal. Buffalo also hosts the New York Rangers on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send G Lalime to minors for conditioning

'Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced today that goaltender Patrick Lalime has agreed to a two-game conditioning assignment with the Portland Pirates of the American Hockey League. Lalime will play Friday and Saturday (both vs. Providence) with the Pirates, and will return to the Sabres on Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Lalime agrees to conditioning assignment; Enroth recalled

Rough English translation from French language source For article, click here: '“Is to receive compliments, that proves that I am on the right track, he says. But I did not still achieve anything. Only 20 matches were played, and we are still far from the Olympic ones and of the series. It remains much of hockey. With me to prove that I have my place among the … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller: wall

Rough English translation from French language source For article, click here: '“If ever I am likely to be invited with the Olympic Games of Vancouver, I would jump immediately on the occasion, launch it without hesitating. I do not put myself pressure moreover however. With the failures of the Sabres these two last years, my x-ray is here. I want to help the team to … [Read more...] about Pominville dreams with the Olympic ones

Montreal (12-13-2) at Buffalo (15-7-2) (AP) Montreal Canadiens (12-13-2) at Buffalo Sabres (15-7-2) (The Sports Network) New-look Habs set to face Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'"[The Sabres] mean an opportunity for great hockey fans to actually see the NHL," said Simonick, who has been the team's equipment manager since the beginning. "I've followed hockey since I was a little kid. The first game with Montreal playing, to see Jean Beliveau, Henri Richard -- the great players that came here and played -- it was a dream come true."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 40-year bond pays dividends

'"I think I'm always going to be watched, just with my style of play," Kaleta said Wednesday. "I don't ease up. I go out there and play the same way every single game. That's my style of play, and that's what's gotten me here. Nothing's going to change."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta returns as Ruff draws ‘fine line’

Portland ends Monarchs' win streak (Manchester Union Leader) Enroth stands tall in shutout against Manchester (Maine Hockey Journal) Enroth Leads Pirates to Shutout Win (PortlandPirates.com) Monarchs Castle Gets Pirated (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'Starting Thursday here against Montreal, the Sabres play 15 games in 27 days. Their only consecutive days off come during the mandatory Christmas break.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get ready for a busy stretch

'“I’m getting a chance to play here,” said Afinogenov, who just four years ago led the Sabres in scoring. “In Buffalo I was pretty much just sitting on the bench. Here, I’m getting an opportunity and I’m enjoying it.”' … [Read more...] about It took awhile, but Afinogenov finally followed Kozlov out of Buffalo

'"When a goalie is really on, it just seems that everything sticks to him," Ruff said. "[Miller] is already in good position, he's read the play and not moving when making some of the saves. And some of them are flat-out, real good hockey reads where he's read where the puck is going."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller earning raves