Archives for October 7, 2005

'More than 70 Buffalo Sabres broadcasts will be available to local MSG viewers during the 2005-06 season.' … [Read more...] about Direct TV To Broadcast Sabres Games

'Directv, the nation's leading digital satellite television service, has signed an agreement with MSG Network to broadcast Buffalo Sabres games.' … [Read more...] about DirecTV signs deal with MSG

'"The fans have and will embrace the team," he said.' … [Read more...] about Golisano not concerned about NHL-low crowd

'“We probably had four or five goals in the preseason ... where they get a step in on the defense because you can’t use your stick, you can’t use your arm (and) it becomes a scoring chance now,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “I think that’s the biggest difference if you can skate and get the step on them. You never saw that. Now … [Read more...] about A winning return for Sabres

'All right, let's get the ugliness out of the way. Paul Gaustad was a minus-3 Wednesday. No one in the NHL was worse on opening night. But it's unlikely a minus-3 player has ever created such a positive buzz.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad's work ethic stands out

'"It's tough to say," the Sabres' No. 3 goaltender said Thursday after being the first one off the ice in practice. "You don't feel it when you're outside in the stands. You don't really feel it in the practice right now. I've got to give (Ryan Miller and Martin Biron) time to practice more because they're playing right … [Read more...] about Third goalie Noronen feels like an outsider

'He's also a commanding presence on the ice. He's listed at 5-foot-10, 178 pounds. Like LaFontaine (5-10, 177), Briere is a little guy who plays bigger, who insinuates himself into the cracks and crevices where games are won.' … [Read more...] about Briere could fill void of LaFontaine

'The Bruins went 5-1 against the Sabres in the 2003-04 season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'MSG Network now holds the rights to Sabres games, but they haven't reached an agreement with DirecTV. That's why Sabres fans are shutout.' … [Read more...] about Still Waiting For Sabres!

Rochester's great American (Rochester D&C) Amerks' top 24 loaded with talent (Rochester D&C) Taylor Named Captain Again (RNews.com) Joe Crozier to drop ceremonial puck (Amerks.com) Taylor named team captain for second straight season (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage