Archives for February 2011

'Since Dec. 1, the Sabres are at 32.6 percent at home and 25.5 percent overall.' … [Read more...] about Power-play revival propels Sabres

'Ugly' goal, but Pirates welcome win (Portland Press Herald) Pirates take rubber match against the Whale (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates Slide Past Whale (PortlandPirates.com) Fluky Goal Gives Pirates 3-2 Win over Whale (CTWhale.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Portland Coverage

'Golisano’s profit from selling the team to fellow billionaire Terry Pegula for a reported $189 million, including $14 million in debt, works out to an annualized gain of 15.4 percent.' … [Read more...] about Risky buy pays off for Golisano

'"We showed up right from the start and played 60 minutes," left wing Thomas Vanek said. "Anytime you get a loss you want to go out the next night and get the win again, especially after [Friday] night. It was a bad loss. We came in [Saturday] morning focused, forgot about [Friday] night and just showed up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue mastery over the Leafs

'Miller is 24-8 in his career against Toronto with a 2.16 goals-against average and .931 save percentage. The Leafs are the only NHL team he's won at least 20 games against.' … [Read more...] about Miller enjoys frustrating Leafs fans

'"Hockey wasn't even close to anything on my radar screen," DiPofi said last week. "A lot of times when you're younger, where you end up is not where you planned on being. Me involved in professional sports? No. I was looking to be a partner at a big accounting firm when I was young. It's been, um, weird."' … [Read more...] about Numbers guy DiPofi got into hockey by accident

Leafs lose again in Buffalo (Toronto Sun) Leafs' Boyce answers the bell (Toronto Sun) Leafs lose in Buffalo for seventh straight time (Toronto Star) Leafs’ Reimer beats himself up after Sabres do the same (Toronto Star) Leafs' Boyce back on the ice, smashed face and all (Toronto Star) Sabres crush Jekyll and Hyde Leafs (Toronto Globe and Mail) Sabres’ … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Toronto Coverage

'“Ryan’s been there all year for us,” Vanek said. “When a save had to be made, he made it.”' … [Read more...] about Stafford scores 2 in Sabres&#8217 6-2 win over Leafs

'"I guess just 'cause the media's told me the record and they make a little bit of hype out of it," Miller said. "It mainly has to do with the fact that we really don't want their fans to have a fun time coming to Buffalo."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Toronto 2

'Just like last night the Sabres got on their opponent quickly, but unlike last night in Pittsburgh the team was able to keep their foot on the gas and throttle the Maple Leafs 6-2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rebound WIth 6-2 Win Over Leafs

'Drew Stafford recorded two goals and an assist for three points to help lead Buffalo to the win while also recording a game-high seven shots on goal and logging 15:14 of ice time. It was the third multi-goal game of the season for Stafford, who also has a pair of hat tricks this year. His 17 goals on the season are just two behind team-leader Thomas Vanek’s 19 despite … [Read more...] about The aftermath: Sabres 6, Maple Leafs 2

'Pegula’s ownership points to a great day for Sabres fans. They’ll finally have a rich owner who loves hockey, is willing to spend, and views ownership not only as a business but an act of civic pride.' … [Read more...] about Under Pegula, Sabres could be a cut above

Connecticut makes Pirates pay (Portland Press Herald) Connecticut leave Pirates heartbroken (Maine Hockey Journal) Whale Top Pirates (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign O’Hanley (PortlandPirates.com) Whale Rally For Victory (CTWhale.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Portland Coverage

'In the end, I reflect on the glass being far more than half full under Golisano. First and foremost there's still a team here that's now healthy and viable as a business. He even expressed an interest in securing the Bills future here should that become necessary. Golisano was the right man at the right time to get it done for the Sabres... but in his own words... the time … [Read more...] about Golisano’s Legacy

Leafs Game Day (National Post) Toronto (21-25-5) at Buffalo (23-22-5) (AP) Toronto Maple Leafs (21-25-5) at Buffalo Sabres (23-22-5) (The Sports Network) Leafs try to end victory drought in Buffalo (NHL.com) Leafs Look To Extend Win Streak In Buffalo (MapleLeafs.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage