Sabres Team Report
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:25:28 PDT)
The Sabres say they are intent on starting games better down the stretch. They have 27 reasons why they should.
The Sabres have been plagued by slow starts lately but exploded for three goals in the first period of Thursday's 6-2 win in over Tampa Bay. The Sabres have scored first in 35 of their 69 games, and they are 27-4-4 when they do so. They are just 10-18-6 when the opponent gets the first goal.
"You can't keep waiting for something positive to establish your game," goaltender Ryan Miller said. "You have to play regardless. Maybe that's what we're looking for, it's always waiting for something to go our way to feel like we're playing the right kind of hockey."
The Sabres say they plan to use the stretch drive toward the playoffs as a time to bring the energy...
Thursday's Three Stars: Pominville hits for three; Vokoun's blunder
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:28:14 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres During a 6-2 rout of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Pominville recorded a...
Jason Pominville has hat trick for Sabres
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:20:27 PDT)
Jason Pominville and Buffalo Sabres made quick work of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Pominville scored three goals and the Sabres beat the Lightning 6-2 on Thursday night to move within four points of New Jersey for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Ryan Miller added 23 saves including a stop on Vincent Lecavalier's breakaway as Buffalo held a 4-0 lead after two periods.
Flyers near deal with collegian Testwuide (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:35:26 PDT)
Colorado College senior Mike Testwuide is on the verge of signing a free-agent deal with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Flames top Avalanche in crucial game (CBC.ca)
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:42:39 PDT)
After losing two straight games with playoff hopes on the line, the Calgary Flames were feeling the heat in Colorado on Wednesday night.
Puck Headlines: Flyers goalie crisis; Blackhawks too Hollywood?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:18:38 PDT)
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Puck Daddy chats with Shane Doan about Phoenix as hockey market, casting 'Seinfeld', meeting Johnny Cash, headshot rule
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:30:58 PDT)
Shane Doan is an original member of the Phoenix Coyotes . His rookie season found him playing during the final...
Ryan Miller pulled, Thrashers edge Sabres 4-3
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:12:27 PDT)
The Atlanta Thrashers beat Buffalo's Ryan Miller early before finally finishing off the Sabres late. Miller was pulled after giving up three goals in the first 6 minutes and Jim Slater's third-period goal gave the Thrashers a 4-3 win over the Northeast-leading Sabres on Tuesday night. After Miller's early exit, Patrick Lalime shut out the Thrashers until Slater's tiebreaking goal...
Jersey Fouls: Borrowed Legends, Olympic fouls and Sea Bass
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:19:13 PDT)
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Puck Headlines: Life without Campbell; Devs Christmas sweaters
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:01:43 PDT)
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The Vezina Race: Ryan Miller vs. the Western Conference
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:18:27 PDT)
The NHL's 30 general managers vote on the Vezina Trophy, making it one of the most crassly political and...
What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:50:36 PDT)
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Why Alex Ovechkin won't receive an automatic suspension
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:39:30 PDT)
Let's be clear off the top: We don't feel Alex Ovechkin should be suspended for his boarding penalty on...
Saturday's Three Stars: Pronger's heroics, Bryz blanks Canes
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:58:56 PST)
No. 1 Star: Chris Pronger, Philadelphia Flyers Who says Pronger's lost a step? With less than 20 seconds...
Red Wings beat Sabres 3-2 in overtime
(Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:36:00 PST)
Ryan Miller got a warm reception, playing in his home state for the first time since helping the United States win a silver medal at the Olympics. Then, Miller gave fans of the Detroit Red Wings more reasons to cheer. Brian Rafalski scored a power-play goal 31 seconds into overtime, lifting Detroit to a 3-2 win over Miller and the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
Friday's Three Stars: Bernier best Stars; Prospal leads Rangers
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:41 PST)
No. 1 Star: Jonathan Bernier, Los Angeles Kings Bernier last played in the NHL in October of 2007 and was once...
Harding shines for Wild in 3-2 win
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:21:33 PST)
Josh Harding didn't have to wait long for a second chance. A day after giving up five goals in a loss at Detroit, Harding made 43 saves to give the Minnesota Wild a rare road victory, 3-2 over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Playing for the second straight night for the injured Niklas Backstrom, Harding fell one stop short of his career-best 44 saves set in February 2009 at Chicago.
Stunning Numbers: Sacrificing the body and shootout failure
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:28 PST)
Stunning Numbers is an occasional look at stats and figures from around the NHL. 7 The number of shootout goals...
Flames get in Ottawa's way (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:05:46 PST)
Goalie Miikka Kiprusoff got the shutout Thursday against the Ottawa Senators, but he'll share it with his Calgary teammates as the Flames blocked 30 shots on the way to a 2-0 victory at the Saddledome.
Puck Previews: Reebok hands out reward; Preds vs. Sharks
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:53 PST)
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Wednesday's Three Stars: Sabres' Myers makes statement
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:35:43 PST)
No. 1 Star: Tyler Myers, Buffalo Sabres Just as the Jimmy Howard Calder Express is rolling in the media, the...
Court upholds $26m award against Sabres owner
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:32:27 PST)
A state appeals court has upheld a $26 million award in a fraud lawsuit against the owner of the NHL's Buffalo Sabres and a company he founded. The court in Los Angeles on Tuesday affirmed previous jury verdicts against Tom Golisano, Rapid Payroll Inc. and others. Rapid licensed software to payroll processing businesses.
Calder rookie race down to goalies, Myers and Duchene
(Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:59:15 PST)
Ah, the sweet naiveté of September 2009, when we predicted that Victor Hedman would be the NHL's top...
Khabibulin mum on impaired charges (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:38:14 PST)
The Oilers' goaltender charged with drunk driving in Arizona last month faced the media in Edmonton Tuesday, but refused to talk about the charges.
Leafs' Kessel still looking for 1st against Bruins (CBC.ca)
(Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:19:49 PST)
The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, hoping to turn some of their youthful energy into goals.
Video: Lauer tries to talk hockey with Ryan Miller on Today Show
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:17:45 PST)
Two points of frustration with what's an otherwise short, pleasant and effective appearance by Buffalo...
What We Learned: Why would Olympic fans watch this nonsense?
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:48:12 PST)
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Sunday's Three Stars: More Iginla mastery; Sabres win in OT
(Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:00:37 PST)
No. 1 Star: Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames Fun fact: No NHL player has scored more goals against the Minnesota...
