Archives for December 2005

'Part of the reason for Buffalo's success is linked to its farm club, the Rochester Americans of the AHL. Rochester is celebrating its 50th season in the AHL and it will be hard to duplicate what happened last season. With the NHL season on hiatus because of the lockout, the Sabres loaded up the Americans with young NHLers from their roster who would have had a setback in their … [Read more...] about No-name Sabres rising to challenge

Miller could find himself tending a familiar goal (Rochester D&C) Amerks back home to face Houston (Amerks.com) Amerks announce Saturday's B2 winner (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

Mighty Ducks vs. Buffalo tonight (Orange County Register) Anaheim (12-12-4) at Buffalo (17-10-1) (AP) Sabres forge on without Dumont, meet Mighty Ducks (Sportsticker) Mighty Ducks of Anaheim (12-12-4) at Buffalo Sabres (17-10-1) (The Sports Network) Ducks @ Sabres (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Anaheim Coverage

'The Buffalo Sabres have been able to win without J.P. Dumont the past 21/2 weeks. They'll now have to do it for about 21/2 months.' … [Read more...] about Dumont to have surgery

'Dumont, who should be back after the February Olympic break, hasn't played since November 17 when he had two assists in an 8-5 win over Washington.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo's Dumont to have surgery

'Dumont will undergo surgery to repair his sports hernia on Thursday and is expected to miss two to three months.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Dumont to have surgery, out 2-3 months

'On Tuesday, two key pieces of the Sabres puzzle looked close to returning, as goaltender Ryan Miller and co-captain Daniel Briere each skated during practice.' … [Read more...] about Two close to returning

'Thorburn played in two games with the Buffalo Sabres after being recalled on December 2nd from Rochester. He made his NHL debut on Friday against the San Jose Sharks and also played on Sunday in Buffalo’s 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche. In the victory, Thorburn earned his first NHL assist/point.' … [Read more...] about Thorburn returns to Rochester

'"Those (injuries) are huge losses for us, but we put a lot of hard work into everything," winger Paul Gaustad said. "It shows the character we have in the locker room. Being desperate to win those two points every night has given us our little streak here."' … [Read more...] about Resilient Sabres flying high

'"Our defence is healthy," said Ruff. "We got Lydman back and McKee. As soon as they came back, we've been on a tear."' … [Read more...] about Young Buffalo Sabres find a way to win

'Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said Dumont will be operated on Thursday in Montreal. Ruff doesn't expect Dumont to be in game shape until after the league breaks for the Olympic Games in mid-February.' … [Read more...] about Dumont to have surgery

'You won't find a single Sabre among the top 50 in scoring, but you will find a dozen players with 10 or more points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres get the point — winning

'“As far as Buffalo has been telling me, my awareness, my defensive play, I’m going to be known as a defensive forward and once in a while obviously fight, and take on any role that is necessary to help the team be successful,” said Thorburn before his call-up during interview after an Americans November 17th game against the Chicago Wolves.' … [Read more...] about Thorburn makes it to the big leagues

'I've put my own doubts about this team aside. They are just playing so gritty and with so much heart I have to believe this team is for real.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Lake Effect Pounds Colorado

'"Even at 4-1 we knew the game was far from over," said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "In certain buildings, and against certain teams, you need to get through pieces of the game and find a way to win it. I was so impressed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres take advantage of Avs