Archives for January 2006

Power Outage Keeps Lightning Without A Spark In Loss (Tampa Tribune) Andreychuk Rumors Running Rampant (Tampa Tribune) Scoring drought stays to torment (St. Petersburg Times) Andreychuk rumor: fax or fiction? (St. Petersburg Times) Lightning vs. Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'"I was just happy to get a hold of those and keep the lead," said Miller, who faced just three shots in the opening period but turned aside 18 over the final two sessions. "You're going to have to play. You're not going to hide out there and get three shots a period all night. That's the approach I'm trying to take."' … [Read more...] about Miller shines again as Sabres top Lightning

'"We talked before the game that we should have a better start than we have had," Tallinder said. "Today I think we did that. Tampa played three games in four nights, that was part of it. The most important thing was we were ready to play off the face off."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 1

'The was some bad news as Chris Drury missed the entire third period with what the Sabres are calling a mild groin strain. No timetable has been set for his return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Return To Form Against Lightning 3-1

'"We really should have had four or five goals in the first period". … [Read more...] about Fast start leads to victory

Gage one of first 7 joining AHL Hall (Rochester D&C) Jacina, Smith boost Amerks with return from injuries (Rochester D&C) Gage in Charter AHL Class (RNews.com) Sheppard added to CHL All-Star roster; McNeil returns to Florida (Amerks.com) Gage named to AHL Hall of Fame inaugural class (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)

'Miller, who won for the fifth time in six starts since returning from a broken thumb, made several point-blank saves in the second period and stopped Vaclav Prospal's breakaway attempt with 8 minutes to go in regulation to help preserve the win. He has allowed only nine goals in those six games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Tampa Bay 1

'Hecht figured to be one of Buffalo's go-to guys, coming off the most productive season of his career in 2003-04 and an impressive lockout campaign in his native Germany. Yet even with scoring up among his teammates and around the league, Hecht's numbers just haven't been there.' … [Read more...] about Hecht fights frustration as scoring slips

'C Tim Connolly has one goal in his last 14 games but has 14 assists.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'Who is the leader on this Sabres team? Chris Drury, but there are several leaders on the team who don't wear the "C." Jay McKee, Mike Grier, Teppo Numminen, Jochen Hecht, Tim Connolly and Adam Mair are highly respected. But I don't think there's anybody on the team who hates to lose more than Daniel Briere, and that attribute can rub off on other … [Read more...] about Interview With Tim Graham of The Buffalo News

Tonight: Lightning at Sabres (St. Petersburg Times) Tampa Bay (21-17-3) at Buffalo (26-12-2) (AP) Lightning look to open road trip with third straight victory (Sportsticker) Tampa Bay Lightning (21-17-3) at Buffalo Sabres (26-12-2) (The Sports Network) Lightning vs. Sabres (TampaBayLightning.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage (Updated 12:00 p.m.)

Amerks complete four-game road trip this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

Sheppard hits stride as Amerks beat Moose (Rochester D&C) No more streaking (Winnipeg Sun) Amerks put brakes to Moose streak (Winnipeg Free Press) Offensive tap drips dry for Moose (Winnipeg Free Press) Amerks Snap Losing Streak (RNews.com) Amerks beat Manitoba 3-1 (Amerks.com) Amerks end four-game winning streak (MooseHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

"With the start of the Olympic tournament just six weeks off and the U.S. goaltending picture getting uglier by the day, Buffalo Sabres rookie netminder Ryan Miller continues to be a painful reminder of an opportunity lost." … [Read more...] about Best U.S. goalie might be watching Games at home

'I was trying to figure out how to write this game up but it’s tough. There was very little flow and very little excitement, especially from the Buffalo point of view.' … [Read more...] about Sabres fall to Panthers 2-1 at Home