Archives for October 2005

'The Sabres moved ahead 3-2 at the 2:08 mark of the third period courtesy of a nice individual effort by Dumont. Just over a minute into the frame, Boston's Nick Boynton was whistled for interference and the Sabres skated with the man advantage. A wrist shot from the point by Connolly was nicely redirected home by Dumont, who fought for position near the top of the crease.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 3

'J.P. Dumont deflected Teppo Numminen's shot into the net to break a third-period tie Thursday night and the Buffalo Sabres scored two power-play goals to snap an 0-for-27 slump and beat the Boston Bruins 4-3.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Boston 3

'"If you show up every day with the right attitude and you work hard, I think I'll start getting some bounces," Drury said. "It's certainly not from lack of chances. If you start getting zero chances, then you have re-evaluate things. (Scoring) is not the be all and end all. Hopefully I'm doing all the other things a leader has to do. There's going to be times when your leaders … [Read more...] about Drury hopes to entertain his Boston public

'Ruff on Wednesday hinted some minor tweaks were in the offing. He spoke of switching up a winger here or there to spark the Ales Kotalik-Tim Connolly-Maxim Afinogenov line. Ruff noted he might grant Adam Mair his first action. The coach also indicated backup goalie Martin Biron would play next week.' … [Read more...] about Healthy roster means it’s time for tinkering

'The Bruins already are 0-4 against the Northeast Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) Buffalo (4-2-0) at Boston (3-4-0) (AP) Bruins look to get back on track against Sabres (The Sports Network) Game Preview: Buffalo Sabres (4-2-0) at Boston Bruins (3-4-0) (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Covergae

Stewart notches assist in NHL debut Tuesday night (Amerks.com) Practice Thursday moved to The Blue Cross Arena (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'...the team will open the game day morning skates to the public, beginning this Saturday, October 22nd.' … [Read more...] about Game day skates open to the public

'"We had a couple really good days of special teams," stated Ruff following Wednesday's practice.' … [Read more...] about Tinkering with the Power Play

'...October 22nd game against the New York Rangers.' … [Read more...] about UB Student night

'Gare averaged a point a game and was one of the fiercest competitors to ever pull the Sabres emblem on. He fought all comers, lead the NHL in goal scoring one year with 56 and had another year of 50 goals.' … [Read more...] about It’s About Time For Gare

Amerks to hold charity hockey game (Amerks.com) Stewart recalled by Florida (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"We're happy with the record, but I don't think we're happy with our play," said captain Daniel Briere, who leads the team with five goals. "The good thing for us is that it's not good enough. That's a good sign. We're not completely happy with what we've done. The best teams always want more, and that's the … [Read more...] about Plenty of room to improve for fast-starting Sabres

'The most rewarding part, LaFontaine said, will be having his children there to see him honored. "Now they'll know Dad doesn't just drive them to school every day," he joked.' … [Read more...] about Nos. 16, 18 are retiring types

'Gare officially introduced himself to Buffalo on the first shift of his first game, scoring 18 seconds into his National Hockey League debut against the Boston Bruins. Eighteen seconds. The same number he wore on the back of his uniform. Against the despised Bruins of Orr and Espo and Cashman. In a 9-5 victory. Sure. That script works.' … [Read more...] about In 18 seconds, Gare showed he belonged