Archives for January 2006

'"Obviously, I want to be in that situation where the coach will put me out there when we need a goal," Vanek says. "I still have a lot of development to do, but I think I can fill that role. "I'm getting better on my defensive game as well. I like to finish off plays, although I can be more of a playmaker as well. "I consider myself a goal … [Read more...] about Sabres' sniper on target

'What the Sabres have always had though, is a work ethic that would make a stevedore throw up. Lindy Ruff -- with the longest tenure of any current NHL coach and 11th longest in all of pro sport -- is still handling this team for that very reason. He gets a ton of mileage out of a small tank of gas. But, man, those Sabres know how to work an accelerator.' (Submitted … [Read more...] about Teams getting the horns from Buffalo

'The season ends with a brutal flourish of 26 games over 49 days, not exactly what the doctor ordered for Briere and Dumont, both of whom are healing from sports hernias. Sixteen of Buffalo's final games will be against Northeast Division foes. To avoid a collapse, the Sabres must carry over their first-half play, which was rooted in strong skating, leadership, discipline, … [Read more...] about Sabres host surprise party

'"The Sabres have always been there for us as athletes," said Norm Page, president of the organization. "It means the world to our kids to have them as mentors and to look up to them."' … [Read more...] about Sabres extending their embrace

Amerks return home this week (Amerks.com) Reading Power Play makes two stops today (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'And now that the Sabres are the only game in town, managers of Downtown bars and restaurants say their business is booming. Kevin Glovack of Pearl Street Brewery: "With the dismal season that the Bills had you almost sense about the last five, six weeks you could notice that people were paying more attention to the Sabres. They've been getting bigger crowds and … [Read more...] about Businesses are Benefiting Because of the Buffalo Sabres

Ruff took some responsibility for the number of break aways the Sabres gave up. The head coach admitted his team didn’t have the tools to press the attack and he thought perhaps it was a mistake to pinch the defense and not back them off. “If we do the work, we’ll get the results. It’s a simple formula”. Amen to that Lindy.' … [Read more...] about Sabres trapped by the Devils, lose 3-2

'"We made it much too easy on them," Sabres right wing Mike Grier said. "We turned pucks over, and we didn't work at our system the first couple of periods. Against that team, it's a recipe for disaster."' … [Read more...] about Devils outwork Sabres

'Defenseman Nathan Paetsch became the fourth Sabre to make his NHL debut this season, filling in for Rory Fitzpatrick (systemic infection) and Toni Lydman (flu) at the blue line. Lydman was scratched, while Fitzpatrick was placed on the injured reserve list retroactive to last Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Devils' Gionta has fond memories of Scenic view

Suddenly, everything's possible for Devils (New York Post) Devils make it three straight (Newark Star Ledger) Elias extends scoring streak but admits feeling tired (Newark Star Ledger) Devils on to something (Bergen Record) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s New Jersey Coverage (Updated 8:00 a.m.)

'The Sabres mustered just 13 shots in the first two periods when they fell behind 3-1. The Devils have not lost in regulation when leading after two frames this season. "They get great goaltending, they play their system perfectly, and they work hard," said Sabres rookie Thomas Vanek, who cut New Jersey's lead to 3-2 with a late goal in the third period. "It's tough to come … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2

'"It's just one of those nights," Miller said. "We weren't terrible, we were in the game."' … [Read more...] about Brodeur outduels Miller as Devils win third straight

'"(Brodeur's) one of the all-time best goalies in the NHL," Vanek said. "When he gets a two-goal lead, it's money in the bank. They deserved to win. We just didn't skate hard enough the first 40 minutes."' … [Read more...] about New Jersey 3, Buffalo 2

'For the second time in their current homestand the Sabres ran into a team playing a trap-style defense and it bogged down their offense as the New Jersey Devils beat them 3-2.' … [Read more...] about Devils Dump Sabres 3-2

'Playing with desperation and intensity for only 20 minutes in a hockey game does not usually produce very good results.' … [Read more...] about Sabres lack intensity in loss