Archives for March 2010

Pirates trying to stay on task (Portland Press Herald) Pirates Release Caruana (PortlandPirates.com) AHL announces suspensions (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage

'The court in Los Angeles on Tuesday affirmed previous jury verdicts against Tom Golisano, Rapid Payroll Inc. and others.' … [Read more...] about Court upholds $26m award against Sabres owner

'"I was here for four years and loved every minute of it," Dallas' assistant coach said on Tuesday after his current team practiced in preparation for an encounter with his former team on Wednesday night. "It was a blast, and I really enjoyed my time. It was a great experience, and to come back years after and spend some time in the city for a couple of days it's … [Read more...] about Memory of Barnes still fresh in Buffalo minds

'The Sabres will enter HSBC Arena just 1 for 31 with the man advantage in the past 10 games. That measly 3.2 percent success rate has dropped their unit to 23rd in the league at 16.9 percent. Before the famine struck, the Sabres ranked 13th at 18.9 percent.' … [Read more...] about Power-play woes are a killer for Sabres

'"I think there will be a specific set of rules or a rule that is going to identify and eliminate that particular situation," Regier told the NHL Network. "I think the most important thing is to remove those instances from the game."' … [Read more...] about League GMs may act on hits to the head

'To know Miller is to like Miller, which, in the long run, should result in more fans for not only the Sabres but the NHL. Ask any sportswriter which of the four major U.S. sports has the most approachable athletes. Most will tell you hockey.' … [Read more...] about Man Wearing Mask Might Save an Unloved Sport

Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres preview (Dallas Morning News) Dallas (29-24-12) at Buffalo (35-20-9) (AP) Dallas Stars (29-24-12) at Buffalo Sabres (35-20-9) (The Sports Network) Hot goalies clash as Stars visit Sabres (NHL.com) StarPoints For 3/10 vs Buffalo (DallasStars.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dallas Coverage

Pirates Weekly, March 8-14 (PortlandPirates.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'When it comes to playing goalie, Miller’s philosophy is that it’s his job to give his team the best possible chance to win. He’d come unglued if he started worrying about whether he was responsible for a win or loss. “Winning is definitely a team effort,” he said when I spoke to him before the Olympics. “A goalie can steal a game--a lot of … [Read more...] about U.S.A. Hockey Goalie Ryan Miller: After the Olympics

'While he made 139 saves during the Vancouver Olympics, he'll most likely be remembered for the one he didn't make--Mr. Crosby's overtime shot that delivered the gold medal to Canada.' … [Read more...] about Can a Goalie Be a Superstar?

Dineen awaits league's decision (Portland Press Herald) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Portland Coverage

'"You've got a lot of stars out there in Hollywood but guess what? we've got a big star out here on the plaza as well," host Matt Lauer said in introducing Miller, the most valuable player of the Vancouver Olympics, to a national television audience and about 300 cheering people bundled against the 42-degree chill of the New York morning.' … [Read more...] about Miller gets celebrity treatment on NBC’s ”Today” show

'Kaleta got the game-winner by driving to the net. Lundquist made one stop, but Kaleta circled the goal and banked the puck off Lundquist's right pad for his ninth of the season. Three of Kaleta's goals this season, a third of his total, are at MSG. So what gives?' … [Read more...] about Kaleta comes through for Sabres

'Two games with the Buffalo Sabres this year, two appearances in Madison Square Garden.' … [Read more...] about Mancari gets back to the Garden

Rangers Take What They Can From Loss (New York Times) Buffalo Sabres deal New Yorker Rangers third straight loss in OT (New York Daily News) Buffalo Rangers fall in OT to Sabres (New York Post) Christensen latest Ranger benched during game (New York Post) Rangers lose to Buffalo in overtime (New York Newsday) Ailing Gaborik no longer a force for Rangers (New York … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage