Tim Kennedy News

A quarter of the way through the 2009-10 season, the American Hockey League is once again serving as top development circuit for a talented collection of rookies, as a number of first-year pros are out to quick starts as they make cases to be the NHL stars of tomorrow.

Brian Elliott found a way to keep the Senators on their winning streak. The Senators' backup goalie replaced injured starter Pascal Leclaire to start the third period and made 16 saves to pick up the win and Ottawa topped the Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on Saturday.

's way in the wake of the Buffalo Sabres ' 6-2 loss Wednesday to Florida in HSBC Arena.

The Florida Panthers are making up for a sluggish start. Michael Frolik scored twice, Dominic Moore and Rostislav Olesz had a goal and an assist each, and Tomas Vokoun made 26 saves in the Panthers 6-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night.

He still has the chance. Mair remains in Buffalo after the other 29 NHL teams failed to claim him off waivers Tuesday.

Tim Kennedy hasn't taken a full lap around the NHL, but he already knows how it works.

Broken down into weekly three-game sets, the Buffalo Sabres were in good shape long before taking the ice Saturday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

The winger would be more likely to send General Manager Darcy Regier a neatly written "Thank You" card for giving him another opportunity.

Teammates embrace Buffalo Sabres forward Tim Kennedy after scoring his first goal in the NHL a few weeks ago, against the New Jersey Devils.

Early in Saturday's third period against the Sabres, Brad Marchand appeared to throw an elbow at Buffalo's Mike Grier as the players skated off the ice.

Veteran Buffalo Sabres forward Adam Mair has been placed on waivers, with the other 29 NHL teams given until noon Tuesday to put a claim on him.

These days, a lot of hockey blogs have been posting about the Corsi Number. This is a number that compares all shots directed at goal for and against a player.

The 12 forwards who will play for the Buffalo Sabres tonight have 73 points. The 12 forwards expected to dress for the Philadelphia Flyers have 72.

Ryan Miller posted his second shutout of the season with 24 saves, and Thomas Vanek picked up a goal and an assist, as the Buffalo Sabres notched a 3-0 win to defeat the streaking New York Islanders.

Clarke MacArthur and the rookie Tim Kennedy scored early in the first period to help the Buffalo Sabres remain unbeaten on the road with a 4-1 victory over the Devils on Wednesday night.

Tim Kennedy's daily beatings have temporarily stopped. The Buffalo Sabres' rookie center has been undergoing a barrage of poundings in the faceoff circle at the end of every practice or morning skate.

The red-hot Buffalo Sabres will aim for a fourth consecutive victory when they welcome the lowly Toronto Maple Leafs for tonight's Northeast Division battle at HSBC Arena.

Ryan Miller made 31 saves and the Buffalo Sabres completed a perfect road trip with a 4-1 win against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.

Clarke MacArthur and rookie Tim Kennedy scored early in the first period and the Buffalo Sabres remained unbeaten on the road with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.

The 25-year-old left winger was acquired by the Bruins [ team stats ] Tuesday for a third-round pick and a conditional fourth, after he had one assist in two games for the Sabres this season.