Archives for October 2010

Buffalo (1-4-1) at Atlanta (3-2-0) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (1-4-1) at Atlanta Thrashers (3-2-0) (The Sports Network) Struggling Sabres seek victory against Thrashers (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Atlanta Coverage

'“I feel good, much better than I did the first few days,” Pominville said. “I was able to work out today for the first time. I rode the bike, got the heart rate up a bit, so it feels good right now and hopefully will feel good for the rest of the day.”' … [Read more...] about Back to work

Perfect run at home continues for Portland Pirates (Portland Press Herald) Pirates power their way through the shootout (Maine Hockey Journal) Monarchs lose a marathon (Manchester Union Leader) Pirates Extend Season-Opening Home Winning Streak to Five (PortlandPirates.com) Fight To The Finish (ManchesterMonarchs.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Portland Coverage

'"It was a real tough practice, but that's kind of what we needed to try and get our legs moving a little better," Rivet said. "As you're going through them, you're thinking, 'This [stinks],' but once you're finished and you accomplished a good day, it feels good that we worked hard."' … [Read more...] about Sabres go through tough day

'Adam Mair gave seven years to the organization. He was a marginal talent, but a tough guy who put his body on the line and carried himself as a model pro. But Mair says General Manager Darcy Regier never bothered to call him back over the summer to tell him the Sabres weren't going to re-sign him. You don't think those things matter?' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ moves may be why team is flat

The “sample size” argument kills me every time. That is, quite bluntly, a lame argument. If a football team has a rough 60 minutes, they have a 15-minute halftime period to adjust it. If an NHL team loses five of six, it’s quite obviously different. The only way the sample size works is in terms of what it actually means in the standings. Yes, the Sabres … [Read more...] about No Panic, But Worry Time? Numbers Say, iYesi

'"It's frustrating for sure but you just keep at it," Myers said after Saturday's 4-3 loss in Chicago dropped the Sabres to 1-4-1. "These six games have been tough for me, no doubt. But it's an 82-game season and I'm working to turn it around."' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Myers mired in slump

'Tim Connolly and Thomas Vanek have been nonexistent on the offensive end and it's hard to point out one defenseman who has played well.' … [Read more...] about Early Season Struggle

Pirates power down in 1st loss (Portland Press Herald) DiBenedetto deals Pirates first loss of the season (Maine Hockey Journal) Sound Tigers hand Portland first loss (Connecticut Post) Pirates Suffer First Loss of the Season (PortlandPirates.com) Dibenedetto's two PP goals lead to 4-1 win (SoundTigers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'Kaleta had moved in to check Zajac, leading with his head, but missed and fell over. Zajac was given a minor penalty for roughing but Kaleta was unpenalized.' … [Read more...] about Sabres F Kaleta fined

'So what happened? The Buffalo power play was 0 for 6 despite 15 shots on goal and some strong offensive zone work. The defense made just enough mistakes, and Chicago goalie Marty Turco made 38 saves.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give the effort, get no reward

'Same old questions, so few answers, no real solutions.' … [Read more...] about Sabres hardly look the part of a Cup contender

'"Being able to talk to Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Tony Esposito, Pierre Pilote is something that's really cool. Especially a guy like Bobby Hull. He can say whatever he wants and get away with it. He's always fun to be around."' … [Read more...] about There’s no curbing Chicago’s enthusiasm

Sharp scores twice as Hawks rally to 4-3 victory (Chicago Tribune) Hawks winger off to surprisingly good offensive start (Chicago Tribune) Photo gallery (Chicago Tribune) Hawks get 1st home win (Chicago Sun Times) Blackhawks rally to top Sabres 4-3 (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Let there be peace on ice, but come on (Arlington Heights Daily Herald) Tim Sassone’s … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Chicago Coverage

'“We dominated for most of the game,” Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. “We made a couple of mistakes. I don’t know if we gave them more than a handful of chances."' … [Read more...] about Sharp leads Blackhawks past Sabres 4-3