Not since the eighth and final game of the 1972 Russia-Canada Series has there been such bubbly excitement and nervous anticipation as there was for Sunday’s Olympic Gold Medal final. Hockey fans in both countries pointed towards the three o’clock puck drop like children waiting on Christmas Eve for Santa to come. They were not [...]
San Jose won 3-2 against a new look Leafs team, their 8th straight road win. Ryane Clowe registered the game winner his 15th of the season and the Sharks (39-11-9) are now one point behind the impressive Washington Capitals (41-12-6). It wasn’t a pretty win, but a win none the less.
Niclas Wallin joined his new [...]
By Rick Gethin
In a career that spanned 13 years, Michael Peca left his mark on players (literally and figuratively), fans and the game of hockey itself. He won the gold medal and was an alternate captain with Team Canada in the 2002 Olympics. He was the capatain of Team Canada for the World Championship in [...]
Receiving a second chance in this world is unfortunately troublesome. Sometimes the hard work, positive attitude and hope are crushed by the people responsible for making the final decision. And other moments, it’s about being in the right place at the right time.
Atlanta, a team introduced into the NHL in 2000 recording just 14 wins [...]
Marilyn Sarvis, Buffalo Sabres Correspondent
At first glance, a 6-2 loss looks like a horrible game- and it was. In the span of 62 seconds, the game went from close to a blowout.
Ryan Miller has played outstanding in net this year for the Sabres. At first glance, one would assume this game was on his shoulders. [...]
What a time for Henrik Zetterberg to go on a tremendous tear. With all of the scepticism surrounding Detroit’s ability to cope with the losses of Marian Hossa and Jiri Hudler, the Wings slammed the door on it. Led by Zetterberg, they have won three straight outscoring their foes 19-6 since the embarrassing defeat in [...]
Marilyn Sarvis, Buffalo Sabres Correspondent
The lack of responsible play in front of Miller isn’t a new phenomena in Buffalo, but it’s a disappointing trend to watch return. The Sabres aren’t up against injuries or illness like an increasing number of teams lately, but they aren’t without their troubles, after dropping a 5-2 decision to the [...]
Marilyn Sarvis, Buffalo Sabres Correspondent
The Buffalo Sabres are showing a work ethic that hasn’t been seen from this team in two years.
The offense is scoring and the defense is protecting their zone. They have only allowed the first goal scored on them 3 times so far this season- a dangerous trend that became common for [...]
Marilyn Sarvis, Buffalo Sabres Correspondent
The Buffalo Sabres finalized their 23-man roster yesterday at 3pm, deciding to send down Nathan Gerbe and Mike Weber, keeping Tyler Myers and Tim Kennedy with the club for now.
With Adam Mair injured, as well as minor injuries to Toni Lydman (hand) and Drew Stafford (minor concussion), the opening night roster [...]
