Archives for December 2005

'"I felt pretty good," Miller said. "It's ready to go structurally. I just have to get everything around it ready, get this muscle trained. My thumb's a little skinny right now. I want to get that back to where it was before I test it."' … [Read more...] about Miller works out healing thumb

'During an interview, Ray told Gare he always enjoyed working with him and that the two guys he works with now, host Kevin Sylvester and Robitaille, stink.' … [Read more...] about Ray takes veiled shots at Robitaille

Smashing debut (San Jose Mercury News) Three stars (San Jose Mercury News) Thornton sparks Sharks' win (San Francisco Chronicle) Thornton gets feet wet (Boston Globe) Thornton turns Sharks around (Boston Herald) Shark suit fits to a T (Toronto Star) Sharks get spark (Toronto Sun) San Jose Dismantles Sabres For 1st Win In Buffalo (SJSharks.com) Thornton Relaxed In Debut … [Read more...] about Saturday’s San Jose Coverage

'San Jose (9-12-4), the last place-team in the Pacific Division, scored four goals in the first 11 1/2 minutes, including three in a 2-minute span to chase goalie Mika Noronen. Noronen made his first start since injuring his groin in a shootout loss to the New York Rangers on Nov. 22, and appeared to be hampered while stopping only seven of 11 shots.' … [Read more...] about San Jose 5, Buffalo 0

'It also was the Sharks' first win in 12 all-time visits to Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Thornton effective in debut as Sharks blank Sabres

'Despite outshooting the Sharks 27-26, the Sabres saw their five-game win streak come to an end after they failed to find the back of the net. Mika Noronen allowed four goals on 11 shots faced and did not make it out of the opening period. Martin Biron stopped 14-of-15 shots faced in relief.' … [Read more...] about San Jose 5, Buffalo 0

'The Sharks came out firing scoring three goals in a span of 2:02 early in the first period. They eventually chased Mika Noronen out of the net after their fourth goal.' … [Read more...] about Sharks Send The Sabres Back To Earth With 5-0 Loss

'"We got down right off the bat and we were a sluggish team."' … [Read more...] about Streak ends at five with five

'Thorburn has eight goals and nine assists in 21 games with the Amerks this season. He currently ranks second on the Amerks with 50 penalty minutes. It is the first recall of his career for the 6’3”, 220-pound native of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Thorburn was the Buffalo Sabres’ second-round selection (50th overall) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo calls on Thorburn

Injury-depleted Amerks defeat Manitoba (Rochester D&C) Moose streak snuffed (Winnipeg Sun) Amerks slam sloppy Moose (Winnipeg Free Press) Marlies top Bulldogs (CP) Amerks Win Wild One (RNews.com) Amerks down Moose 6-5 (Amerks.com) Buffalo calls on Thorburn (Amerks.com) Rochester Edge out Moose in See-Saw Affair (MooseHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'If surgery is necessary, Dumont would be lost for up to three months, and probably wouldn't be available until after the Olympic break in mid-February.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Dumont has sports hernia

'Also, it is official that Forward J.P. Dumont has a sports hernia and he will have surgery. Dumont may be able to return to the Sabres lineup in March.' … [Read more...] about Miller Back, Dumont Out For Months

Next for Sharks: at Buffalo (San Jose Mercury News) San Jose (8-12-4) at Buffalo (16-9-1) (AP) Thornton makes debut for Sharks vs. Sabres (Sportsticker) San Jose Sharks (8-12-4) at Buffalo Sabres (16-9-1) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Friday’s San Jose Coverage

'While the concept of breaking even or making a small profit may seem a modest step for the Sabres, it reportedly would be the first time in more than 20 years that the team wasn't awash in red ink.' … [Read more...] about Sabres predict a profit

'"Desperate is probably the best (adjective)" to describe the Sabres' recent play, said coach Lindy Ruff. "The game was a little low on energy at times, but it was big on heart. To grind it out and come back was a desperate way to win a game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep winning on road