Archives for December 31, 2005

'“We’re finding ways to win,” Ruff said. “It may be special teams, it may be great goaltending, it may be strong defensive play. It’s been a little bit of each.”' … [Read more...] about The return of the NHL

'"The players that played there and are playing with us now know what it's about. They know that it's about team, it's about finding ways to win, it's about focus, it's about roles and responsibilities. "But more than anything it's about keeping the team first. I do think that that's had a very positive impact on our team this … [Read more...] about Surprising, surging Sabres are for real

'"So, how about the best Christmas gift you've ever got as a grown up." McKee: "Oh, I don't know. All I get anymore is socks and underwear. So, I guess whatever kind of underwear comes my way is the nicest thing I get now."' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Jay McKee

'"He was solid," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said of Miller. "He saw everything. He was totally under control. He made big saves when we needed big saves. He gave us momentum. He made the saves that picked the bench up. That was a big part of tonight's game. He was just looking to make a statement."' … [Read more...] about Miller makes a statement

'"It's the same time frame as J.P., the two-month range," Ruff said. "We're looking at the same operation and the same length of recovery."' … [Read more...] about Bad news for Briere means surgery

Lehtonen's return ruined as streak ends (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Sellout may greet Heatley, Senators (Atlanta Journal Constitution) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Atlanta Coverage

'Miller helped bail out a Buffalo team that started out sluggish following a draining 4-3 shootout loss to Toronto the night before. "I don't know if that's the case, but we trade on and off all the time," Miller said. "They did a good job penalty killing tonight, and they did me a lot of favors as well."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Atlanta 1

'"It's a big hit," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "He's a game-breaker and we're going to miss him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Briere to have surgery for sports hernia

'Buffalo's starting goalie at the beginning of the season, Miller was sidelined from November 3-December 9 with a fractured thumb. He has been outstanding since returning, winning all four of his outings and posting a .950 save percentage in the process.' … [Read more...] about Miller shines again as Sabres roll over Thrashers

'"He battled through, played a couple of games," Buffalo's coach said. "It's a very small tear, especially in comparison to (right wing J.P. Dumont's sports hernia injury). It obviously causes just as much pain. There isn't any difference at all."' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Briere out indefinitely with abdominal tear

'Thomas Vanek, Maxim Afinogenov and Mike Grier netted goals for the Sabres, winners of three of their last four games. Ryan Miller made 34 saves to pick up his 10th win of the season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Atlanta 1

'Miller got the Sabres through a lackluster first period, but then they came out firing in the second. Chris Drury netted a power play goal just 51 seconds into the period to give Buffalo the lead and they would never let it go.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Mow Down Thrashers 4-1

'"He made big saves when we needed big saves."' … [Read more...] about Miller solid, surgery for Briere

'An impressive 4-1 victory for the Sabres who dominated the majority of the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Thrashers – in game recap

Amerks play giveaway in a defeat (Rochester D&C) Season's largest crowd attracted to Friday's matchup despite talent drain (Rochester D&C) Potulny's 4 goals spark B-Sens (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Amerks Continue Losing Ways (RNews.com) Binghamton 6, Rochester 3 (AP) Amerks fall to Senators (Amerks.com) Four-goal game by Potulny leads Sens to victory … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)