Archives for October 2005

'Ruff has pretty much kept the first two lines intact from the end of the 2003-04 season.' … [Read more...] about Line combinations likely to stick this time

Bruins again can't cut it (Boston Globe) Feeling right at home (Boston Globe) Nothing's cooking (Boston Herald) Zhamnov, Scatchard missed (Boston Herald) Drought follows Bruins on road (Providence Journal) Leetch liking his new space (Providence Journal) Bruins fall to Sabres, 4-1 (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage

'``Ryan played unbelievable in training camp, and he's playing the same way now.''' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 1

'"I was trying not to think too much," the 25-year-old Miller said of his mind set during the third period. "I just wanted to play hockey, get out there, do my job, be aware of where the puck's at. Not just rely on my defense to make plays."' … [Read more...] about Miller leads Sabres to second straight home win

'Maxim Afinogenov, J.P. Dumont, Mike Grier and Ales Kotalik all scored for the Sabres, who put together their second straight strong effort to open the season. Buffalo begin the year Wednesday with a 6-4 decision over the New York Islanders.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 1

'Miller had 35 saves and improved his record to 2-0 on a night when rumors of Mika Noronen being traded were swirling hard and fast. Bruins goalie, Andrew Raycroft, made 37 stops but looked to play a good portion of the third period in pain after blocking a shot.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win Second Straight; Beat Bruins 4-1

'Ryan Miller announced his arrival to the National Hockey League in dramatic fashion on Friday night.' … [Read more...] about Two starts, two wins

Awesome offense christens season (Rochester D&C) Defenseman Focht delivers the big hits (Rochester D&C) Marlies stumble out of gate (Toronto Sun) Penalties, breakdowns cost Marlies (Toronto Star) Rochester 8, Toronto 5 (AP) Amerks Win Wild Opener (RNews.com) Amerks Open in Style (WROC-TV) Amerks beat Toronto 8-5 to kickoff 50th season (Amerks.com) Strong Defense and … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'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