Archives for February 2010

'"There will be absolutely no public comment about the Albany situation or any other market that may or may not be available for relocation or movement," Pirates managing owner Brian Petrovek told reporters in Portland. "Our focus continues to be on extending our lease. We began our conversation in earnest in April 2009, and it continues today."' … [Read more...] about Pirates keep move to Albany as an option

Sharks at Buffalo (San Jose Mercury News) San Jose (40-12-9) at Buffalo (32-18-9) (AP) San Jose Sharks (40-12-9) at Buffalo Sabres (32-18-9) (The Sports Network) Surging on road, Sharks face struggling Sabres (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage

'“I don’t think you can come into the year and not have a down somewhere in the year,” said Jochen Hecht. “It’s a long season, with a lot of games, and you’re going to get into a little bit of losing streak somewhere. It’s just a matter of how we process it and get out of it.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres erring on the side of caution

Pirates top Syracuse, win streak at 7 (Portland Press Herald) Pirates CEO downplays talk of move to New York (Portland Press Herald) Petrovek says optimistic Pirates will stay (Biddeford Journal Tribune) Portland CEO won't discuss Albany move (Albany Times Union) Pirates ownership focus continues to be Portland (Maine Hockey Journal) Not so fast to assume the Pirates are … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'Petrovek would not answer questions about a potential move. Instead, he stressed the team was negotiating to remain in Portland, which has been the franchise’s home since 1994. The team’s five-year lease with the Cumberland County Civic Center expires in May.' … [Read more...] about Portland owner denies team moving to Albany

'"He's in that position where he'll have a lot of pressure going in, but he can steal a game or two for them," Sabres winger Jason Pominville said. "I look forward to seeing him and I'll definitely be rooting for him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller set for the world stage at Olympics

'Two sources with knowledge of the situation said Thursday that it is the Portland Pirates, current American Hockey League affiliate of the Sabres, who are looking to relocate to Albany to replace the existing River Rats.' … [Read more...] about Pirates may ship to Albany

'"I think we have the talent to win. It's about coming together as a team,'' said Miller, 29, who still calls East Lansing home in the offseason.' … [Read more...] about Ex-Spartan star Ryan Miller to take spot on world stage

'"It's definitely time to start acting upon it," Miller said, his eyes flaring with rage as he measured his words. "We're not going to coast into the playoffs. We keep up this pace, we're not even going to make the playoffs. This is getting ridiculous. So you've just got to wake up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ division lead disappears

'"We're just going to try to stay in the moment, look to tomorrow and be better," a stand-up Montador said. "The inside leg just slipped."' … [Read more...] about Montador gets in; could be back out

'"He's the absolute right kind of individual that would represent your country," his mother said. "He's there for all the right reasons. He's a great young man. He's not just an athlete. He's what represents a true Olympic athlete, just an all-around good, solid person."' … [Read more...] about Miller cut from the right cloth

Canes on a roll after OT win (Raleigh News and Observer) Photo gallery (Raleigh News and Observer) Hurricanes 4, Sabres 3, OT (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'“We’re not going to coast into the playoffs,” Miller said. “If we keep up this pace, we’re not even going to make the playoffs. This is getting ridiculous.”' … [Read more...] about Samsonov leads eCanes past Sabres in OT, 4-3

'Derek Roy tallied twice and Jochen Hecht once for the struggling Sabres, who have lost six straight games for the first time in over two years. Ryan Miller had 31 saves in the loss.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3 (OT)

'After tying the game up in the third period and forcing overtime, Steve Montador falls behind his own net while handling the puck and gives it away to Carolina in the Sabres zone. Sergei Samsonov got the puck right in front of the net and made no mistake about it, giving the Hurricanes a 4-3 overtime win over Buffalo at the RBC Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Slip Up to Carolina 4-3; 6th Straight Loss