Archives for 2004

'Miller was perhaps on the verge of being the backup for Game 5 after he allowed two soft goals in a 3-2 loss in Game 4 on Sunday. But in all likelihood, Cunneyworth was going to stick with Miller. The second-year goalie wasn’t at fault on the goals Wednesday (the last was into an empty net). Still, he thought he should have stopped at least one solo dash that led to … [Read more...] about Amerks upset at referees

'The series spotlight, however, belonged to Flaherty, who saved 119 of 123 shots in the three games the Admirals won in Buffalo and Rochester during the past week. Flaherty again knocked away or caught everything thrown at him, with the exception of a late first-period goal by Americans center Derek Roy. "I played with him before (with the New York Islanders), and I … [Read more...] about 'Flats' deflates Americans

'Flaherty made the difference in the series. The Americans outshot Milwaukee 123-74 in Games 3, 4 and 5 but were outscored 9-4 and lost each game.' … [Read more...] about Milwaukee 4, Rochester 1

'Derek Roy scored the lone goal for Rochester, which dropped three straight games after tying the series at one game apiece on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Milwaukee 4, Rochester 1

'Wade Flaherty was again the story making 44 saves while Ryan Miller only stopped 18 for Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Rochester Is Eliminated

'Milwaukee goalie Wade Flaherty was the difference again, just as he was in games three and four. This time the 38 year old Flaherty turned away just about everything the Amerks threw at him finishing with 44 saves. "I was able to see the majority of their shots, and the ones I did see I was able to control the rebound," Flaherty said.' … [Read more...] about Season Ends

“We are excited that the Sabres and Towne Automotive Group can offer this once in a lifetime car to one lucky fan,” said Buffalo Sabres Managing Partner, Larry Quinn. … [Read more...] about "Sabretooth's Summer Tour" Presented By Towne Mini Cooper

'The Sabres have made eight qualifying offers. The rest of the offers to restricted free agents don't have to be out until June 30th. These players participated in the World Championships and would not have been insured had they not been qualified. They are Daniel Briere, J.P. Dumont, Jeff Jillson, Mike Grier, Mika Noronen, Dmitri Kalinin, Maxim Afinogenov and Jochen … [Read more...] about The Sabres Take Care Of Some Restricted Free Agents

“Patience. I feel really bad for all of those kids sitting up there, especially when you see all of them sitting there on the second day. I think a lot of their hopes were that they’d been drafted already. Patience is one thing I’d tell them.” … [Read more...] about Ruff Reflects on 25 Years

'“I didn’t go to the draft. I was at a skating camp in Penticton, British Columbia. I really didn’t feel I was going to get drafted. I had broken a leg the year before and only played in 24 games (with Lethbridge). I don’t even remember who told me told me, if it was one of my parents or someone from the club, that I was drafted.”' … [Read more...] about Ruff Reflects on 25 Years

'Vanek, 20, conceded the Sabres can change his mind, and he appears to be in a strong negotiating position.' … [Read more...] about Vanek waits for an offer

'Vanek told The Associated Press on Monday that the Sabres have contacted his family advisers, but the team has yet to speak to him and make an offer. ``They've been talking a little bit, but I don't think it's anything major,'' said Vanek. ``As of right now, I'm pretty set coming back to Minnesota unless the Sabres come to me and give me an … [Read more...] about Vanek waiting on Sabres to make him an offer

'Ever the competitor, Miller predicted the Amerks could bounce back again, and he wants to be the one on the ice while the do it. "It leaves us in another interesting situation, but we have been full of that this year," Miller said. "There's no telling how it can go if we get on a roll."' … [Read more...] about Admirals leave Amerks in a 3-1 hole

'"We're taking a hard look at what we've done in the past," said spokesperson Mike Gilbert, alluding to time spent with focus groups and on-going phone market research.' … [Read more...] about Sabres research ticket-buying market

'The Amerks certainly have reason to be confident. They have outplayed the Admirals in every game, yet trail 3-1. Rochester outshot Milwaukee 41-29 on Saturday but lost 2-1 in overtime. On Sunday, the Amerks had a 37-24 edge in shots, but lost again. And again because of Flaherty.' … [Read more...] about Amerks hover on brink of elimination