Archives for December 2010

'The Sabres never allowed their fans to become a factor in BankAtlantic Center. Buffalo gave up four goals in the first period and went through the motions in a 6-2 loss to the Panthers. Florida scored goals at even strength, short-handed and on the power play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres steamrolled by Panthers

'"It's good to get out and get a sweat," Morrisonn said in BankAtlantic Center. "With concussions, it's kind of a process with the way you've got to come back and stuff, but I feel like I'm making progress. Not as quick as I want to be, but it's something you can't judge."' … [Read more...] about Morrisonn takes step toward return

Florida Panthers hang on to lead, rout Sabres (Miami Herald) Panthers bounce back with 6-2 victory over Sabres (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (South Florida Sun Sentinel) Photo gallery (FloridaPanthers.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) Photo gallery (AP) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Florida Coverage

'“I thought we had some guys that skated very poorly,” said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff. “We didn’t have the energy we normally have and it showed up. Our attack, our north-south, we were a step behind.”' … [Read more...] about Reasoner scores twice as Panthers rout Sabres 6-2

'Miller was replaced by Lalime to start the second period and nearly escaped the frame unscathed, but Frolik scored with 1:02 left for a 5-0 lead.' … [Read more...] about Florida 6, Buffalo 2

'Despite the lopsided score, Buffalo actually had more shots in the period. The team outshot the Panthers 14-10 in the first.' … [Read more...] about Panthers Hand Sabres 6-2 Defeat

Pirates fall to old foe again (Portland Press Herald) Pirates can’t stop Holloway; fall in Manchester, 4-3 (Maine Hockey Journal) Holloway's hat trick lifts Monarchs (Manchester Union Leader) Holloway Sinks Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Thrice On Ice Is Nice (MonarchsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Portland Coverage

'When the door to the dressing room opens after victories, "Billie Jean" is blaring from the iPod of Leopold, who has taken control of the tunes during his first season with the team. As soon as Jackson finishes proclaiming Billie Jean is not his lover, the Sabres hear "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough."' … [Read more...] about Leopold calls the tune for Sabres

Buffalo (13-14-4) at Florida (13-16-0) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (13-14-4) at Florida Panthers (13-16-0) (The Sports Network) Sabres try to build off win, Panthers aim to rebound (NHL.com) Game notes (FloridaPanthers.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Florida Coverage

'"We got a pretty good offensive pop from him the last time he was in the lineup," coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's a skilled player that you're hoping to get offense from. It gives us that extra dimension because he's strong, he's got a great shot. I said I thought coming out of training camp he was our best player. It's probably the best shape he's ever been in, which helps him … [Read more...] about Stafford’s hat trick leads Sabres to victory

'Fifty-one games remain, but so does the truth. The Sabres have a better chance of missing the playoffs rather than sneaking into the eighth spot.' … [Read more...] about Silence lasts only until Sabres sold

'Over the last 11 games, the Buffalo power play is 10 for 39 (an impressive 25.6 percent clip) while the club has killed 43 of the last 47 penalties.' … [Read more...] about Special teams deliver at both ends

Bruins lose their cool, game (Boston Globe) Paille gets call over Seguin (Boston Globe) Bruins don’t answer call (Boston Herald) Milan Lucic loses it over referee’s non-call (Boston Herald) Bruins Disappointing Effort Brought Down by Tough Penalties and Missed Chances in Buffalo (NESN) Stafford sinks Bruins with hat trick, 3-2 (CSN New England) Bruins let two … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage

'“We know we’re a good team and we can win games,” said Miller, who made his eighth consecutive start after missing two because of groin soreness. “It’s up to us to stay patient. I thought we had a great presence.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford&#8217s 3 goals lift Sabres over Bruins

'"If you miss the net on those chances, when you're on a 3-on-2 rush, you're going to face a scoring chance going the other way," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff on his club's narrow margin for error in the third. "We had a couple really good chances, but on the flipside it almost turned against us."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2