Archives for November 3, 2005

'Miller is 6-4-0 in his rookie campaign with a goals against average of 2.77.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place goaltender Miller on injured reserve

'"It feels really good to be back, especially if I'm put in a situation where I can play a lot", said Roy.' … [Read more...] about Two recalled from Rochester

'He was placed on injured reserve Thursday and will have screws put into his thumb Friday. His hand will be immobilized for a short time. ``It's disappointing, but it's something where I can heal up and come back,'' Miller said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' goalie on injured reserve

'Miller, who is 6-4-0 with a 2.77 goals-against average in 10 games this season, fractured his right thumb during practice Wednesday morning. That night, Martin Biron and Mika Noronen combined to surrender 10 goals in a loss to Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place G Miller, D Lydman on injured reserve

'General Manager Darcy Regier told me that reports that he will not trade within the Eastern Conference are false. He says he would not be best serving the interests of the Sabres if he turned down offers inside the conference or the division. He says any team that makes a good offer for a trade, will be listened to.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Call Up New Blood. Regier Talks Trade

'Buffalo with two open roster spots after placing goalie Ryan Miller and defenseman Toni Lydman on injured reserve.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Recall Two; Miller To Have Surgery Tomorrow

'Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that forwards Derek Roy and Jason Pominville have been recalled by the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League. The players are currently the top two scorers for the Amerks.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall Roy and Pominville

'"I don't care what the situation is," Sabres co-captain Chris Drury said. "You've got to be ready. Is it an ideal situation for those three guys? No. But we're all still here, and you're a professional and getting paid to be ready. Whether they were or not, that's for the coaches to decide."' … [Read more...] about Senators’ snipers go ballistic

'Dany Heatley's career is moving forward, progressing as the Snyder family had hoped that it would. He's found a new home in Ottawa, distancing himself from Atlanta's visual reminders. He's thriving with a dynamic young center in Jason Spezza, a tandem that could torment the NHL for longer than the Buffalo Sabres care to envision.' … [Read more...] about Change speeds the healing for Heatley

'"It's (expletive), plain and simple," defenseman Brian Campbell said. "It's frustrating, it's embarrassing, but we weren't ready to play."' … [Read more...] about Words alone hardly do this clunker justice

'Great preseason, 6-2 start, blah blah blah. I have seen it before from this franchise. They can start out like gangbusters and fade, or they can sleepwalk till January and then turn it on in March. Either way it ends up being a fast trip to the golf course in early April.' … [Read more...] about Yeah, that’s a 10-4, good buddy…

'Vanek seems like he puts himself under enough pressure to break through. And I'm sure the coaching staff is eagerly anticipating a big game from him. With his natural talent, the goals will likely come in bunches when he opens the floodgates with one big slump-breaker. Though it's not hard to see why people would be so quick to judge, let's try to get to midseason before … [Read more...] about Over The Line

Senators build on 2x4 (Ottawa Citizen) Despite red-hot start, Briere not looking toward Olympic team yet (Ottawa Citizen) Tour de Fours for Sens (Ottawa Sun) Sabres goon Peters out (Ottawa Sun) Game Story (Ottawa Sun) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'``Buffalo's goaltending wasn't the best they had, and we took advantage of that,'' Alfredsson said. ``When you get off on the wrong foot, it's tough to get back, and I think that's what we did to their goalies.''' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 10, Buffalo 4

'``It was a simple little shot that he went to redirect into the corner,'' Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. ``It missed his blocker and smashed into his thumb.''' … [Read more...] about Rookie goalie injures thumb, out six weeks