Archives for January 7, 2006

'Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said before the game that he expects Drury to be back in the lineup for the Sabres' game Thursday night against Phoenix.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Drury misses game with groin injury

New Jersey (18-18-5) at Buffalo (27-12-2) (AP) Elias tries to lead Devils to third straight victory (Sportsticker) New Jersey Devils (18-18-5) at Buffalo Sabres (27-12-2) (The Sports Network) Tonight's Game (NewJerseyDevils.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage (Updated 4:00 p.m.)

'"We're bringing in guys and putting them in important roles right off the bat," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "A lot of the players have flourished. I don't think there is any hesitation now (to recall a player) because if you're skating you can play."' … [Read more...] about Sabres' depth seems bottomless

'"He's got to a point where he can work at a pretty high level," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "To be on the ice and skating now is very encouraging."' … [Read more...] about Dumont could return ahead of schedule

'The Sabres have lost 113 man-games to injury.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Devils

Paolini stars in Amerks win (Rochester D&C) B-Sens bowled over (Binghamton Press and Sun Bulletin) Paolini Gets One (RNews.com) Rochester 6, Binghamton 2 (AP) Amerks bounce Bingo, 6-2 (Amerks.com) Rochester ends two-game losing streak to Senators (BinghamtonSenators.com) Prospects report - Amerks (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'“Realistically, a couple of days off helps,” Ruff said. “After a couple of days off we had good legs. ... That was Tampa’s third (game) in four nights. I didn’t think they skated that well in the game. Sometimes the schedule will get you; sometimes it gets your opposition.”' … [Read more...] about Are Sabres returning to fast starts?