Archives for November 2005

'The team is stable. The team has a good mix of veterans and youngsters. The team is also doing this without a 100-percent lineup (Briere, J.P. Dumont have been battling injuries), so there is the potential for them to be even better. Scary thought.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are the hottest team in hockey

'After a decade of trying, Martin Biron finally figured out how to win in Pittsburgh.' … [Read more...] about Biron foils Pittsburgh curse

'Here's a solution, I told him. Auction off the seats and then let the winners extract them themselves while opening the building for a one-week period.' … [Read more...] about Time to tap deep-seated Aud passion

Fleury's promotion unable to stop Penguins' losing ways (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Firing Penguins head coach Olczyk no easy decision (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Thibault waived, could go to Wilkes-Barre (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Pens' power play woes continue (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Pens to learn Thibault's fate today (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Mario felt 'much better,' … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'"We've been trying to get on a roll," Biron said. "We went on a little skid there when we lost four in a row and five of six, but we've been able to bounce back and play well against some good teams. Pittsburgh had us going for a while, but we responded."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2

'"We knew as a franchise we hadn't won here in a while, and it was important to get one tonight," said Sabres center Chris Drury, who assisted on Gaustad's goal.' … [Read more...] about Fleury struggles as Penguins fall to Sabres

'"We actually switched him (Kotalik) off the one unit to get him off the top power play because they were taking that away," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "When they were taking that away, sometimes Jochen (Hecht) is in the slot for a shot and we put him on the off side. It was just a read on his part trying to find the hole. But the difference is, you would rather have Ales … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Pittsburgh 2

'The Sabres are now 7-0-1 in their last eight games, and have won 8 of their last 10. They are in Montreal on Thursday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win Fourth-straight; Beat Pens 3-2

'While it wasn’t the Sabres most dominating effort, they were able to squeeze out another power play goal in the third period to clinch the victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres up to challenge, win again

'"Other guys stepping up, is a big part of the season."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep winning form

Osaer and Lojek return to Florida (ECHL) (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'To make matters worse, there is growing concern regarding J.P. Dumont's abdominal injury. Ordered to stay off the ice for two weeks, Dumont still is experiencing pain. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff for the first time categorized Dumont's problem as a possible sports hernia, a condition that recently ended Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb's … [Read more...] about Sabres fret over Briere, Dumont

'This shot could be Pominville's best to prove he belongs in The Show. The Sabres have been hit hard by injuries up front. Daniel Briere and J.P. Dumont are out indefinitely with torso injuries. Taylor Pyatt could be sidelined for three months with a broken wrist. "As a kid you dream of playing in the NHL," Pominville said. "I've been waiting for … [Read more...] about For a change, Pominville stays up from Amerks

'The Sabres are 8-1-0 when leading after two periods.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Penguins

Osaer and Lojek return to Florida (ECHL) (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage