Archives for November 2011

'The Sabres revealed the nature of Miller’s injury Sunday, while also announcing they had called up goalie Drew McIntyre from their AHL affiliate in Rochester. McIntyre is expected to serve as backup to Jhonas Enroth on Monday night at Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller out indefinitely with concussion

'Drew MacIntyre has been called up from Rochester. In eight games this season MacIntyre has a 3-4-1 record with 2.74 goals against and .909 save percentage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Miller has concussion, MacIntyre called up

'"You know, we wouldn't accept anything like that," Lucic said. "We would have [taken] care of business. But we're a different team than they are."' … [Read more...] about Defending champions bowl over Sabres

'"It's an adjustment he has to make," Ruff said. "He's got a history. He's been suspended a little bit more, I think, because of the history of the incidents. Pat has to learn from it. We need him on the ice. We don't need him sitting in the stands."' … [Read more...] about Kaleta’s back and determined to change

'“I just stuck around because I just want to say what a piece of (expletive) I think Lucic is,” said Miller. “Fifty pounds on me, and he runs me like that. It’s unbelievable. Everyone in this city sees him as a big, tough, solid player. I respected him for how hard he played. That was gutless. Gutless, piece of (expletive).”' … [Read more...] about Miller’s best shots at Lucic

'Actually, gutless would be a better description for the utter lack of response from the Sabres to the sight of their goalie laid out violently. Lucic was called for charging, but faced no other repercussions for the hit. Despite violating one of hockey's most vigorously enforced unwritten rules to avoid hitting the goalie, the Sabres did absolutely nothing to retaliate.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller Calls Milan Lucic ‘Gutless’ for Hit on Goalie, But Sabres’ Lack of Response Was Truly Gutless

Bruins crash the net (Boston Globe) Seguin already finding stride in second season (Boston Globe) With wheels back, Peverley up to speed (Boston Globe) B’s in better place (Boston Herald) Pest makes good points (Boston Herald) Miller’s best shots at Lucic (Boston Herald) Bruins continue offensive onslaught vs. Sabres (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Bruins David Krejci: … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'Lucic was given a minor penalty for charging. “I thought it was a major,” Ruff said. “I thought if it was open season on goalies then let’s get at it.”' … [Read more...] about Bruins beat Sabres 6-2 for 5th straight win

'Thomas Vanek and Marc-Andre Gragnani both scored four the Sabres, who had their four-game win streak snapped.' … [Read more...] about Boston 6, Buffalo 2

'Things got dicey at the 13:12 mark when Milan Lucic took a run at Miller, knocking him to the ice and sending his mask flying. Andrej Sekera, Paul Gaustad and Vanek all got in Lucic's face. The Boston forward received a two minute minor for charging. The Sabres failed to capitalize on the powerplay; Drew Stafford took a minor for tripping.' … [Read more...] about Miller Leaves Game; Sabres Lose 6-2

'“Fifty pounds on me and he runs me like that?” said a visibly upset Miller. “Unbelievable. Everyone in [Boston] sees him as this big, tough, solid player. I respected him for how hard he played. That was gutless. Gutless.”' … [Read more...] about Downed in Boston

'Everyone needs a villain, and I’d trade half the Sabres for Milan Lucic right now.' … [Read more...] about The latest ”Sabres are wusses” fury: Miller v. Lucic

MacIntyre powers Amerks past Grand Rapids (Rochester D&C) Griffins register 44 shots against Rochester, but fall short in 2-1 road loss (Grand Rapids Press) MacIntyre backstops Amerks to third straight win over Griffins (Amerks.com) Short end of the stick (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

In larger cities there is an excess of distractions for the average citizen to escape the monotony of a daily routine. For the residents of Buffalo, New York as the Bills and Sabres go, so does the demeanor of an entire city. The idea that the two local professional sports franchises have such an impact on the city’s mood is more a testament to the passion of the fans rather … [Read more...] about A Tale of Two Teams

Buffalo (10-5-0) at Boston (7-7-0) (AP) Buffalo Sabres (10-5-0) at Boston Bruins (7-7-0) (The Sports Network) Surging Sabres visit red-hot Bruins (NHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage