Archives for December 2009

'"We're trying to get away from, "This is my spot, this is your spot.' We're trying to create more motion. Is it easy? No, because we still have this mentality of, "I've got to be the half-wall guy.'"' … [Read more...] about Ruff puts power play on the move

Rangers Let Strong Start Go to Waste (New York Times) Reality sets in for Rangers after latest Garden defeat (New York Post) Needy Rangers must be careful not to rush back Dubinsky (New York Post) Sabre's Patrick Kaleta scores two goals for 'kick in the teeth' win over Rangers (New York Daily News) Rangers lose to Sabres, 3-2, at MSG (New York Newsday) There's no 'O' in … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New York Coverage

'“I didn’t move, either,” Kaleta said. “We talked about this all year with my game, playing a bigger role with the team and trying to contribute. I was put in that position tonight. It was a good effort by the whole team and I just got the bounces.”' … [Read more...] about Kaleta scores 2, lifts Miller and Sabres over NYR

'"Getting that puck to the other zone can be tough. We had to survive a few flurries there, but we got out of it," said Miller. "When you get to those TV timeouts you can take a rest."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Rangers 2

'Kaleta struck again in the second period, and giving the Sabres a 3-2 lead with a shorthanded goal. Henrik Tallinder chipped the puck out of the Buffalo zone to center. Kaleta beat Kotalik to the loose puck and beat Lundqvist with a wrister to the top shelf. It was Kaleta's second of the game and the Sabres first shorthanded tally of the season.' … [Read more...] about Kaleta Scores Twice; Sabres Beat Rangers 3-2

Pirates pound Falcons, 7-1 (Portland Press Herald) Springfield Falcons continue to fall hard with 7-1 loss to Portland Saturday night (Springfield Republican) Rank leads the Pirates to victory in Springfield (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Bomb Falcons (PortlandPirates.com) Falcons lose to Pirates at the Nest (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

Buffalo (18-9-2) at New York (14-14-2) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (18-9-2) at New York Rangers (14-14-2) (The Sports Network) Rangers meet Sabres for second time in eight days (NHL.com) One week later, Rangers look to foil Sabres again (NewYorkRangers.com) Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Buffalo (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'"The guys just have huge smiles on their faces right now for this guy," Sabres captain Craig Rivet said. "He is a well-liked guy in our dressing room. He comes to the rink every day and works his butt off. We're so happy for him to get this big win. He was the difference tonight, for sure."' … [Read more...] about Lalime delivers as Sabres upend Blackhawks

'"I spent a lot of fun years here," he said. "I enjoyed the fans incredibly. There were some pretty special teams we were involved with. I wish we could have given [the fans] a gift that they deserved and get over that hump. It's still a little tough seeing a couple of guys around here and thinking about those days."' … [Read more...] about Campbell is greeted with reaction he feared

'"I guess it's kind of a privilege to be booed," joked Kane. "That's to be expected. Overall, I thought it was pretty good. You saw a lot of Blackhawks jerseys in the crowd. There were a couple signs that weren't so bright but the reception was good. I had a lot of friends and family here and that's what Buffalo is all about."' … [Read more...] about Many fans shower Kane with jeers

'In the face of a legitimate meltdown two years ago, when fan skepticism was at an all-time high after the Drury/Briere Debacle, the Sabres muted a potential fan revolt by getting a reasonable return in dealing Campbell to San Jose. They later turned that move into one for current captain Craig Rivet.' … [Read more...] about Campbell deal shines brightly now

'“His spirits are always up. But I think when he went down it gave him an opportunity to play some minutes, to get in goal, get his timing back. And goaltenders are going to tell you sometimes the more they play, the better they feel,” Rivet said. “I think it was real important for him to go down, get some games under his belt. And he looked really composed … [Read more...] about After work in Portland, Lalime is sharp

'"I spent a lot of good years there and I really enjoyed my time and the fans there," said Campbell, who had 38 goals and 186 assists in 473 regular season games with the Sabres. "Eight years of my life I spent in western New York. (The booing) won't affect the way I feel about Buffalo and how I love that city and love the people there."' … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Brian Campbell takes boos as a compliment

'''I'm fine with them booing me,'' Campbell said. ''I had a lot of good years [in Buffalo]. I enjoyed my time and the fans there. I never had [been booed] before [going to San Jose]. Now I take it as a compliment. It's a sign they miss you and are sorry you're gone.''' … [Read more...] about Campbell OK with Buffalo fans booing

Chicago Blackhawks offense flat in 2-1 loss to Buffalo Sabres (Chicago Tribune) Chicago Blackhawks Brian Campbell takes boos as a compliment (Chicago Tribune) Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune) Magic touch is gone (Chicago Sun Times) Campbell OK with Buffalo fans booing (Chicago Sun Times) Hawks shooting blanks in 2-1 loss over Sabres (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Photo … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Chicago Coverage