Archives for April 2010

'The Sabres are supposed to win. You wonder if Ruff is feeling the pressure of expectation.' … [Read more...] about Sabres must be better than average

'“Vanek’s the key for the Sabres. He didn’t have that great of a regular season, but he’s starting to catch on fire now. Buffalo’s success is also going to depend on how rookie defenseman Tyler Myers plays.”' … [Read more...] about Locals on Sabres: eIt&#8217s good to be back&#8217

Close to the vest (Boston Globe) A ticket to the lottery (Boston Globe) Playoff push turns outrage to cheers (Boston Herald) Plus-minus comes out even (Boston Herald) GM checks on lottery numbers (Boston Herald) Bruins Report Card (Boston Herald) Boston Bruins enter NHL playoff series against Buffalo Sabres on a hot streak (Quincy Patriot Ledger) Draft fortunes will … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage

'Connolly has been skating over the weekend and we’re optimistic about him practicing and possibly playing on Thursday. Jochen Hecht hasn’t skated yet, but we’re not ruling him out.' … [Read more...] about Ruff talks playoffs

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that he’s “optimistic about him practicing and possibly playing” when the playoff series begins Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly close to returning

Game 1 Thursday, April 15 Boston at Buffalo 7 p.m. Game 2 Saturday, April 17 Boston at Buffalo 1 p.m. Game 3 Monday, April 19 Buffalo at Boston 7 p.m. Game 4 Wednesday, April 21 Buffalo at Boston 7 p.m. Game 5 Friday, April 23 Boston at Buffalo 7 p.m. Game 6 Monday, April 26 Buffalo at Boston 7 p.m. Game 7 Wednesday, April 28 Boston at Buffalo 7 p.m.' … [Read more...] about Sabres playoff schedule released

'The teams will open in Buffalo at 7 p.m. Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres draw Bruins in first round

'The Sabres never remotely resembled a recent Stanley Cup winner and rarely played with consistency on the same level as true powerhouses such as Washington or Chicago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres, like most others, lack the superpower look

'"It's more about capitalizing on an opportunity where people were paying attention to me on different levels," Miller said this weekend. "It's a chance to help hockey, and definitely the league, transfer from Olympics to the NHL level."' … [Read more...] about Miller is Masterton nominee

New Jersey Devils clinch No. 2 seed in Eastern Conference playoffs with win over Sabres (New York Daily News) Devils earn No. 2 seed, playoff date with Flyers (New York Post) Devils beat Sabres, 2-1, will face Flyers in playoffs after clinching No. 2 seed in East (Newark Star Ledger) Devils clip Sabres to grab No. 2 seed (Bergen Record) Another Jennings Trophy (Bergen … [Read more...] about Monday’s New Jersey Coverage

'The Sabres needed to win the game in regulation to earn the No. 2 seed and they pulled goalie Patrick Lalime with about 10 seconds to go to put an extra skater on the ice.' … [Read more...] about Devils earn No. 2 seed in East with empty-net goal

'With the Sabres skating two men down and needing to win in regulation to secure the No. 2 spot, Patrick Lalime started to skate to the bench to give Buffalo the extra attacker, but Langenbrunner put the puck into the empty net just before the goaltender got to the bench.' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 2, Buffalo 1

'The Sabres clinched the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference, and will face the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Devils 2-1; Clinch 3rd Seed In The East

Pirates regain some momentum (Portland Press Herald) Sharks will take on Lowell in playoffs (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Pirates end the season with winning on their mind (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Finishes Regular Season Victorious (PortlandPirates.com) Sharks finish record breaking regular season with loss in Portland (SharksAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

Buffalo (45-26-10) at New Jersey (47-27-7) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (45-26-10) at New Jersey Devils (47-27-7) (The Sports Network) Sabres and Devils battle for No. 2 seed in East (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage