Archives for December 2005

'You have to admit, a victory earned over the standard 60-minute course should be valued higher than a victory earned by quick and gimmicky means. Give me three points for a regulation victory and I can live with the shootout.' … [Read more...] about 'Real' wins should carry more weight

'"To be honest with you, I never thought at the beginning of my career in Buffalo I would actually achieve 500 goals," said Turgeon, who admitted to a simpler goal. "Just to survive. You're first overall with Buffalo, and there's a lot of pressure and expectations, too. . . . I was very young and I could barely speak English, but they were very … [Read more...] about Avs honor Turgeon's 500 goals

'"It's been nice," Drury said about his team's start. "Not a lot of people picked us to do much. But we have a good road record and things have been working so far. This was a big two points for us tonight to be able to get. When they came back and tied it, it was getting tough for us but we regrouped."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' start buoys Drury

Sabres foil Avs' rally (Denver Rocky Mountain News) Colorado's comeback falls short (Denver Post) Sabres' start buoys Drury (Denver Post) Avs fall short against Sabres (Boulder Daily Camera) Turgeon Honored For 500th Goal (ColoradoAvalanche.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Colorado Coverage

'"It just tells you about the quality of guys we got, and that there is no quit in us," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Colorado 4

'"We're surprising a lot of people, which is good," said Sabres captain Chris Drury, who scored an empty-net goal against his former team with 3.5 seconds remaining. "But then again, you're not going to go into a building and catch anyone sleeping. Everyone is going to be ready for us."' … [Read more...] about Roy nets game-winner as Sabres post sixth straight road win

'However, with the game tied at 4-4, Roy gathered a rebound and pumped a backhand shot that squirted between Budaj's pads to give the Sabres a 5-4 lead with 2:27 remaining in the game. "I was just glad to be put out on the power play," Roy said. "We did not get many of those chances tonight. (Pominville) took a shot from the point. I just tried to put in the five hole."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Colorado 4

'Connolly now leads the team in points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold On Against Avs; Win 6-4

'"We went into a defensive shell in the second period and didn't play the way we wanted to."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hold back Avalanche

'"He came to BU and he was a quiet, hard-working guy, and he's the same way now," Grier said. "But he's evolved as a player, going from just a goal scorer to a really solid, all-around player who can be relied on in any situation. He kills five-on-threes for us, plays the power play, blocks a lot of shots. It's just nice to see how he's kind of evolved in that aspect as a … [Read more...] about Drury returns to Denver as Sabres’ leader

'G Martin Biron is 4-0 with a 1.65 GAA and .937 save percentage in last five games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Avalanche

Avalanche Preview (Boulder Daily Camera) Buffalo (16-10-1) at Colorado (14-9-3) (AP) Sabres, Avalanche each look to get back on winning track (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (16-10-1) at Colorado Avalanche (14-9-3) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage

Disputed goal costs Amerks in loss (Rochester D&C) Manitoba wins in clutch (Winnipeg Sun) Moose call on Keane to coax win (Winnipeg Free Press) Moose nip Americans (CP) Amerks Fall Short In Manitoba (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Manitoba (Amerks.com) Moose Hang on for 2-1 Victory (MooseHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'With Buffalo coming off of that five game streak, tonight was the night for them to make their mark. Tonight they were to actually show all those who doubt that they were in fact contenders in this division. Where that velocity and spunk went that you saw in the Sabres the past week is beyond me.' … [Read more...] about B for Biron, F for Noronen

'How was that for a royal buzzkill?' … [Read more...] about Sharks sting streaking Sabres