Archives for November 2, 2011

'"It's a big game, especially since we want to focus on our game and pick it up a little bit," right wing Patrick Kaleta said Tuesday. "Our last couple efforts we haven't really been happy with, and there's no better team to face now than the team that knocked us out last year. It should be a fun game to play in and a big test for our team."' … [Read more...] about Flyers will test revamped Sabres

'"Overall the ice has been pretty good this year compared to previous years," said center Derek Roy, a vocal critic during past seasons. "It's good for our team, especially. We're a fast team, and we utilize our legs and our speed. To have good ice definitely helps move the puck up the ice and get your legs going."' … [Read more...] about It’s smoother skating on Buffalo home ice

'“We want to make a team coming in here saying, ‘Uhh, we got to play there?’ That would be the ideal situation for us,” winger Cody McCormick said Tuesday after the Sabres prepared for tonight’s home tilt against the Philadelphia Flyers. “We want to be a team nobody wants to play. At home you can really establish that.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres look to simplify home life

'Hulking defenseman Chris Pronger hasn’t played since a gruesome incident last Monday in which his right eye absorbed the follow-through of Mikhail Grabovski’s shot. Pronger, who left the ice screaming in pain, is on injured reserve and could possibly skate today.' … [Read more...] about Pronger won’t play for Philly tonight

'"The game is much quicker and much more skilled now. I would abolish fighting altogether." said Gare. "The game is too good for that right now. They want ballet on ice, not goons on ice and they are close to it, but they are hanging on to fighting and I don't understand it."' … [Read more...] about Gare Takes Stand Against Fighting

'"I'm not surprised," Sherry Bassin, Otters managing partner and general manager, said of the challenges Boyes -- the most revered Otter ever -- has met in his seven-year NHL career. "Special players are special because they're special people. I always expect special things from him because he's special."' … [Read more...] about Former Otter Boyes turns into ironman

'"It's been a tough start to the season, to say the least," Leino told the Daily News yesterday. "For sure, things haven't exactly gone the way that I would have hoped. I have a lot of work to do to prove that I am a better player than what I have shown."' … [Read more...] about Leino faces Ruff road

'That means just seven of the Flyers' 18 players from last season's first-round matchup will be on the ice this time around.' … [Read more...] about Sabres will hardly recognize Flyers

'“There’s a lot of things we can do better, and I can do better,” Leino said following Monday’s practice. “Obviously you’re a little bit worried or whatever, and you’re not feeling as comfortable as you want to. You just have to work hard every day and get back at it. Once you’ve got the confidence and got your game going, it’s a whole different game.”' … [Read more...] about Leino looks to find groove vs. old mates

'“I know he wanted to go back to the wing for a little bit, but I think that’s normal when you’re struggling to get on the score sheet,” Ruff said. “You think, ‘Well, it’d be better if I went over there.’ I think he’d be tickled pink to go over there right now and give that a try.”' … [Read more...] about Leino struggling to get adjusted in Buffalo

Leino faces Ruff road (Philadelphia Daily News) Sabres will hardly recognize Flyers (Philadelphia Daily News) Leino looks to find groove vs. old mates (CSN Philadelphia) Leino struggling to get adjusted in Buffalo (CSN Philadelphia) Philadelphia (6-4-1) at Buffalo (6-4-0) (AP) Philadelphia Flyers (6-4-1) at Buffalo Sabres (6-4-0) (The Sports Network) Flyers face Sabres in … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'After practice, Ruff talked about the move. "We used the same three up front and trying Derek," he said. "He was there for a period of time last year and we'll see what he can do."' … [Read more...] about Roy at Point on Power Play, Gragnani Removed

Amerks reading power play program features two visits this week (Amerks.com) Amerks to hold coat drive during next three home games to benefit the Open Door Mission (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage