Archives for February 17, 2004

'He says it's frustrating practicing and watching, not knowing when his body is going the get over this. He's been practicing on a non contact basis for over two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Patrick Getting Frustrated With Injury

'"I've always said, 'When you get things going, you get a lot of good breaks,'" said Ruff, whose team hosts Florida on Wednesday. "And we've had a lot of good breaks. We just want to keep it going."' … [Read more...] about Youth-laden Sabres on hot streak

The Buffalo Sabres will hold a press conference tomorrow (following the Sabres gameday skate), with the participants of the Western New York Club Hockey Super Sunday teams. Super Sunday is the premier high school hockey championship in the Western New York area that takes place this Sunday, February 22, at the HSBC Arena. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres to host Super Sunday particpants

'"We see an awful lot of goals lately, and that hasn't been the case for a very long time around here," Satan said. "Many players have confidence to make plays and shoot the puck. It gives us the confidence we can play against any team."' … [Read more...] about They've got the fever

'Two months ago, they lost seven straight and looked like the same old Sabres. It seemed they were no longer responding to Lindy Ruff. They've been a different team since then. There's been a cultural change in the locker room, a shifting of leadership to the younger guys Ruff refers to as his "core."' … [Read more...] about Sabres make it look like child's play

'"I do take it personal," said Patrick, who also has battled a groin injury this season. "If I get hurt it's because I'm old. If another guy gets hurt it's because of the physical play and nature of the game. Knowing that, that's what (ticks) me off even more about it."' … [Read more...] about Patrick shies away from retirement talk

'"He's getting a good handle on things,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's got an edge to him, which you like. We want him to play a feisty game and that's part of his makeup."' … [Read more...] about Roy finds his groove – and doesn't miss a beat

'Buffalo has really been doing damage on the power play, going 13 of 40 (32.5 percent) in the past eight games. And when the Sabres take advantage on the man advantage, they do well, with a 21-7-2 record when they score a power-play goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo soldiers on