Archives for January 2006

Amerks' Paetsch turns early career troubles into All-Star kudos (Rochester D&C) Paetsch named starter for AHL Canadian All-Star team (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)

Phoenix (20-21-2) at Buffalo (27-13-2) (AP) Sabres continue homestand against struggling Coyotes (Sportsticker) Phoenix Coyotes (20-21-2) at Buffalo Sabres (27-13-2) (The Sports Network) Coyotes-Sabres Preview (PhoenixCoyotes.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Phoenix Coverage (Updated 2:30 p.m.)

'Novotny would be the 31st player the Sabres have dressed this season.' … [Read more...] about Novotny to debut with Sabres

'The Sabres have mounted large photos of Lord Stanley's grail above their stick rack and in the trainer's room.' … [Read more...] about Dressing room photos keep eyes on the prize

'The Sabres are 2-2 on their season-long, six-game homestand.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Coyotes

'“We really didn't even have him on the radar” when training camp began, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff says. “It wasn't even his offense that opened our eyes. It was his competitive nature. It was his willingness to compete: be hit, get hit and block shots. Those things are what really got noticed.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres are sharper, thanks to Connolly

'Novotny joined the Sabres Saturday morning and had expected to take Drury's place in the lineup. But Toni Lydman's illness created a more pressing need on defense, so Novotny was sent back to the Amerks and defenseman Nathan Paetsch was promoted.' … [Read more...] about Recalled Novotny close to making debut with Sabres

Recalled Novotny close to making debut with Sabres (Rochester D&C) Jiri Novotny recalled by Buffalo Sabres (Amerks.com) McMorrow to read at Penfield Library tonight (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'The game is a radio only broadcast.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad Doesn’t Have Concussion, Novotny Called Up

'Novotny is expected to make his NHL debut in Buffalo's game against Phoenix on Thursday, filling in for rookie Paul Gaustad, who's out with a head injury. Coach Lindy Ruff said Gaustad is feeling better after experiencing headaches this week, but added the center could also miss the Sabres game against Los Angeles on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres call up C Novotny

'Novotny is currently third on the Amerks with 27 points (10+17) in 36 games. He is in his fourth season with Rochester and has played in 188 American Hockey League games. He could make his NHL debut this week. Last season, the native of Pelhrimov, Czech Republic, set career-highs in games played (61), goals (5), assists (20) and points (25). The 22 year old was the … [Read more...] about Jiri Novotny recalled by Buffalo Sabres

'"You had to love his intensity for the game. He was an acrobat, the way he played in goal. He had tremendous reflexes and I remember the way he used to grab the crossbar to pull himself up after he had made a big save. He brought a lot of leadership and motivation to the Sabres as well. And he kept young defensemen like myself, Jimmy and Lee Fogolin loose on the ice. … [Read more...] about Crozier's netminding carried early Sabres

Paetsch to read at Mendon Library tonight (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"Your favorite thing about Buffalo unrelated to hockey?" Hecht: "The snow. You get a lot of snow. It's white and stays white. I like that."' … [Read more...] about Meet the Sabres: Jochen Hecht

'Without going into detail, coach Lindy Ruff said Gaustad was still not feeling well and might have a slight concussion after being checked into the boards late in third period of Buffalo's 3-2 loss to New Jersey on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad added to Sabres’ mounting injury list