Archives for April 7, 2011

'Coach Lindy Ruff said there's "no doubt" Miller will play in at least one of Buffalo's final two regular-season games this weekend. Ruff provided the update Thursday after Miller took part in his fourth consecutive practice since being sidelined with an upper body injury that's forced the goalie to miss four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller expected to return this weekend

'“Everybody kind of tries to raise their game in the second half,” Pominville said last week. “We’re competing for playoff positioning. Everybody has a goal. You want to be a leader in different ways. I don’t know if there’s a reason other than just being able to elevate my game and trying to peak at the right times.”' … [Read more...] about Pominville again with another late surge

'I think Pegula’s emotions have rubbed off on the players and made them play even harder. After Pegula became owner, the Sabres snapped a four-game losing streak and have gone from a team looking they wouldn’t make the playoffs to a team most likely in the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about As season comes to an end, Sabres look like playoff team

'"I was surprised that they even recognized me," he said. "It really makes a statement to what he wants his team to be. It was a real class act."' … [Read more...] about Former Rochester Amerks part of Buffalo Sabres’ reunion

'"There's always one or two teams that you say, 'Boy, those guys have gone well,'C" Ruff said. "We've gone well. Any time, as a coach, you take a look and think, 'Oh, it doesn't matter. It's the playoffs.' But it just seems that teams that have gone well down the stretch are usually the teams that are tougher to play against in the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Sabres could be a tough out for any playoff team

'"I'll get on the ice with the boys [today] and see what Lindy has to say and the doctors have to say. I think there's still some talking we have to do in that regard."' … [Read more...] about Miller to get full test today

'Terry Pegula turning Buffalo into a place players want to play didn't hurt, but that won't be as big a factor until next year and beyond.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Better Now Than a Year Ago

Pirates work overtime to make a point (Portland Press Herald) Pirates inching closer to division title (Maine Hockey Journal) Pirates move closer to division title with 6-5 OT win over Monarchs (Manchester Union Leader) Pirates Power Past Monarchs (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Baier (PortlandPirates.com) Pirates Sign Muse (PortlandPirates.com) Monarchs Rebuked With … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Portland Coverage