Archives for October 11, 2005

'``Given this hockey club and the years and the growth, I think it's just great for the organization,'' general manager Darcy Regier said. ``A big part of this decision revolves around things like building and growing together, continuity and stability.''' … [Read more...] about Sabres extend coach Ruff's contract

'Financial terms were not disclosed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres sign coach Ruff to one-year contract extension

'Buffalo, though, has not made the playoffs since 2001.' … [Read more...] about Sabres give Ruff contract extension

'Now in his ninth year with the Sabres, he has compiled a record of 256-244-78.' … [Read more...] about Ruff receives extension

'Terms of the agreement are not known yet but details will be coming soon. Reaction from the Sabres is expected around noon.' … [Read more...] about Lindy Ruff Gets Contract Extension

'Someone needs to place the spotlight on Vanek. He refuses to do it.' … [Read more...] about Spotlight eludes Sabres&#8217 Vanek, so far

'"It was weird. We made some pretty nice plays that didn't work, and we get such a goal that's a game-winning goal. But that's hockey. You gotta work hard and get rewarded."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get rewarded

'"I don't think there's ever going to be another Wayne Gretzky," Crosby said. "I'm not going to put the pressure on myself to be Wayne Gretzky. It's a compliment. Any time you can get comparisons to someone like that means you're doing something right."' … [Read more...] about Crosby shows signs that he's The Next One

'The Sabres received 26 saves from goalie Ryan Miller, four shots and near-goals by left wing Thomas Vanek, and a go-ahead goal by center Paul Gaustad.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad stars as top rookies put on a show

'On a night when the NHL wanted to showcase hockey's next mega-star, Sidney Crosby, two Buffalo Sabres rookies spoiled the party.' … [Read more...] about Hecht’s goal lifts Sabres in OT

'Admittedly, that's asking a lot from a young man who played in just his fourth NHL game Monday night, picking up his fifth assist of the season in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. But the timing may be right. And so may the person the sport has cast in the role of savior.' … [Read more...] about NHL loves Sid the Kid

'"I don't care too much if I play Crosby, or anybody else," Vanek said. "It's just another game. I want to go out there and help my team win."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rookie has skills similar to Crosby

Penguins 3-2 overtime losers (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sabres rookie has skills similar to Crosby (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Thieves swipe jersey Penguins Crosby wore in his first NHL game (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Fleury shines in OT loss (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pirjeta scratched for first time (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Lemieux, Crosby, Fleury skate together for … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'After all the pretty scoring chances Buffalo Sabres forward Jochen Hecht had, it was the ugly one that proved to be the difference.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT

'This game appeared to also be headed to a shootout, before Buffalo's Tim Connolly slapped a shot from the right side on goal which young Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury initially stopped but couldn't control under his right pad. Hecht then rushed in and knocked the puck over the line to end the contest.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2 (OT)