Archives for December 2005

Amerks hope to cash in on their power play (Rochester D&C) Rochester Sports Group helps Salvation Army (Amerks.com) Paille recalled by Buffalo (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'For Paille, it is his first promotion to the NHL. The native of Welland, Ontario, has played in 11 games with Rochester and has notched three goals and four assists.' … [Read more...] about Paille recalled by Buffalo

'The Sabres aren't doing it with smoke and mirrors either, despite having a lineup that is devoid of high-profile stars and has endured some key injuries. Using their speed and skating ability, longtime coach Lindy Ruff has them playing an aggressive forechecking system that's ideally suited for today's NHL.' … [Read more...] about Rising Sabres getting major bang for buck

'I see no reason to make a trade now unless another team gives up the farm and part of his neighbor’s farm as well.' … [Read more...] about Start and Streak Rank at the Top

Kreps returns from FLA (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Miller was 6-4 before his injury, and had a pretty firm grasp on the netminding job. Now he is likely to remain Biron's understudy, unless the Sabres opt to deal him to a club that could use his services more.' … [Read more...] about Miller picks up where Biron left off

'The Sabres are 15-1-1 over their last 17 games. Buffalo will spend two days in Florida before playing the Panthers on Thursday night and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday. Who's going to play goal Thursday night? Take your pick. With this team, it doesn't seem to matter.' … [Read more...] about Miller doesn't miss a beat

'"In Tim Connolly's case, I can't speak highly enough about how well he's played and how mature he's been in all areas of the ice," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. Miller has been on the Team USA radar for years after dominating at Michigan State and representing the United States in the World Championships. The only question was whether he … [Read more...] about No Olympics for Connolly, Miller

'When Biron's streak ends, I'd start listening to offers.' … [Read more...] about Hot streak makes this best time to trade Biron

Battered Flyers lose shoot-out to Buffalo (Philadelphia Inquirer) A loss, but not a lost cause (Philadelphia Daily News) Take it to the Max (PhillyBurbs.com) Optimism abounds in shootout loss (Delaware County Times) Flyers' big effort comes up just short (Allentown Morning Call) Flyers fall to Sabres in shootout (Cherry Hill Courier Post) Sabres pierce Flyers in shootout … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Philadelphia Coverage

'Buffalo's nine straight road victories are only one shy of the NHL record, set by the Sabres in 1983-84, and matched by St. Louis in 2000 and New Jersey in 2001. And the Sabres did it this time without goalie Martin Biron, given the game off after winning 13 consecutive starts.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1, SO

'"I had the thought to just play hockey," Miller said. "It's gratifying to know that all the bike riding and all the rehab put me in a position to play my game. I'm happy with that."' … [Read more...] about Miller helps Sabres approach record road winning streak

'Then, after Jon Sim was denied by Miller, Afinogenov faked a shot, wound back up and then ripped the puck above Niittymaki's left shoulder to put Buffalo out in front. Knuble had a chance to extend the shootout but Miller denied him to give the Sabres the win.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Philadelphia 1 (SO)

'The Sabres wouldn't get on the board until 7:12 of the third, when Max Afinogenov found Paul Gaustad wide open in front of Antero Niittymaki. Gaustad slammed it home to tie the score at 1-1.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win 9th Straight On Road 2-1 Over Philly

'Chris Drury was the lone member of the Buffalo Sabres picked to represent the United States in the 2006 Winter Olympics.' … [Read more...] about Drury On Olympic Roster; Miller, Connolly Left Out