Archives for October 2010

'The Sabres killed five of seven penalties against the Stars and have allowed at least a pair of power-play goals in four of the past five games. Opponents have struck with the man advantage in seven of the last eight outings. Buffalo's penalty-kill unit entered the game ranked 27th in the 30-team league. By the time the updated stats come out today, they're sure to be lower.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay stiff penalty for not staying out of box

'"Right now is a very difficult time for this team. We're trying to grasp the style of play that we want to play, which I don't think we've found yet. We want to try and build some momentum as a team, and individual play comes into effect. He wasn't happy with the way I've been playing, and I'm sure you can probably look around the room and can maybe point out a few guys. But … [Read more...] about Rivet says he’ll find a way to play better

'See, when it comes to the Sabres, the need for changing the players or the coach doesn't mean change is coming. Don't be surprised if the roster remains basically intact and Ruff and Regier survive this season given the extenuating circumstances surrounding the organization.' … [Read more...] about Finding a scapegoat for Sabres’ slow start is tough

Backup Andrew Raycroft gets shutout in first Stars start, 4-0 (Dallas Morning News) Dallas Stars' Brenden Morrow proves leadership, steps up game (Dallas Morning News) Dallas Stars replay: Stars 4, Buffalo 0 (Dallas Morning News) Photo gallery (Dallas Morning News) Stars 4, Sabres 0 (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (DallasStars.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Dallas Coverage

'“We tried to play a little more aggressive and we got flagged for some calls,” Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. “You’re playing back-to-back games and it takes a lot of players out of the game. You can try to kill four (penalties), but it takes a lot of energy out of your team.”' … [Read more...] about Raycroft, Neal, Morrow lead Stars past Sabres 4-0

'Patrick Lalime gave up four goals on 41 shots for Buffalo, which has dropped three in a row.' … [Read more...] about Dallas 4, Buffalo 0

'Two of the Stars four goals came on the power play, and added a short handed goal as well.' … [Read more...] about Stars Shut Out Sabres 4-0

Another wild win for Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Where’s the defense as Gragnani nets OT winner (Maine Hockey Journal) Portland rallies to edge Admirals in overtime (Norfolk Virginian Pilot) Pirates Win a Wild One in Overtime (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sink Admirals in Overtime (NorfolkAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'This is the second recall of the season for Adam (6’2”, 215 lbs., 6/18/1990), who made his NHL debut on Tuesday in Philadelphia. The 20-year-old Adam is currently tied for the Portland team lead in scoring with 13 points (6+7) in nine games. The native of St. John’s, Nfld., recorded his third multi-point game of the season last night with a goal and two … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Luke Adam from Portland

Buffalo Sabres at Dallas Stars preview (Dallas Morning News) Buffalo (3-6-2) at Dallas (5-4-0) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (3-6-2) at Dallas Stars (5-4-0) (The Sports Network) Stars hope to snap home slide at Sabres' expense (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Dallas Coverage

'"Obviously, it sends a message that things are not good enough around here for anybody," said center Derek Roy, who scored with 7.3 seconds left to send the game to overtime. "We can't be happy with the way we're playing. We can't be happy with losing."' … [Read more...] about Rivet takes seat in loss to Atlanta

'"There's been no ill effects from practicing. He's gone full-go. He's gone through battle drills. He had no headaches, stuff like that. There have been no side effects to exercise. Normally, what sets a guy back is he will have headaches or he won't feel right, or he may feel dizzy or lightheaded, but Jason has had none of that, so it's a little bit of a different area … [Read more...] about Pominville fails make grade in neuro-psych test

Thrashers win in overtime (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Bogosian returns to Thrashers lineup (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Thrashers 4, Sabres 3, OT (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (AtlantaThrashers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Atlanta Coverage

'The Sabres had a two-man advantage for 1:18 early in the second period, but failed to score. Buffalo had only four shots in the period.' … [Read more...] about Byfuglien scores in overtime for Thrashers

'Then, in the extra session, Byfuglien skated the length of the ice and stick- handled around Sabres defenseman Steve Montador before firing a wrister that eluded Ryan Miller on the glove side.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 4, Buffalo 3 (OT)