Archives for February 2006

'The score was actually closer than the game truly was as the Sabres absolutely dominated the game from nearly beginning to end. They big, lumbering Flyers could not skate with the fast moving Sabres who simply wore Philadelphia down.' … [Read more...] about Sabres smack the Flyers 4-2

'"He's played great. He's been a huge part of what we've accomplished here. I felt real good for Ryan to hear the fans do that. I'm real proud of our fans for coming up with that and rallying behind what he's doing in the net."' … [Read more...] about Miller bests East’s top road team

'Campbell was all over the ice, flying end to end. At times you had to wonder if it was 1985 and Phil Housley was back in a Sabres uniform.' … [Read more...] about Campbell is one of a kind

'"I knew when I came back I had to make a difference every game," Pyatt said. "There's a lot of depth in this organization. There's going to be guys continuing to come back from injury. There's a lot of games left, a lot of games to be played in March, and it's going to be a tough schedule for us."' … [Read more...] about Pyatt makes up for lost time against Flyers

'"I was there a lot longer than I thought I would be," Paille said.' … [Read more...] about Paille rejoins Amerks after Sabres stint

'Who to cheer for? That's the biggest issue for the seven busloads of fans heading to Buffalo tonight to watch the Sabres take on the Philadelphia Flyers in a National Hockey League game that features two former Kitchener Rangers captains.' … [Read more...] about Rangers fans head to Buffalo to cheer two ex-captains

Buffalo again proves baffling to Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Stevenson, Nedved able to take the ice (Philadelphia Inquirer) Sabres' speed kills; just ask the Flyers (Philadelphia Inquirer) Esche granted 2nd start in a row (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers falter on road against sharp Sabres (PhillyBurbs.com) Nedved plays with groin pull (PhillyBurbs.com) Sabres’ … [Read more...] about Friday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'Miller made two spectacular saves in the second period to help preserve the win, including robbing Philadelphia forward R.J. Umberger with a sliding, right toe save. The rookie also stopped Jeff Carter late in the second with another sliding, right leg save when the Sabres were two-men short.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 2

'"Ryan's played awesome since he's come back (from a thumb injury)," Campbell said. "If you look at some of the saves tonight, they didn't get a lot of shots, but some of the shots they did get were quality. He slid across and made some great saves and kept us in the game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue home dominance of Flyers

'Jason Pominville tallied a goal and an assist and Ryan Miller made 21 saves for Buffalo, which has won four straight contests. Taylor Pyatt and Brian Campbell also notched goals for the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Philadelphia 2

'Miller is 4-0 in head-to-head matchups against the three goalies that made the Torino squad for USA Hockey. During the game the sellout crowd chanted "USA, USA" after several big saves by Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Down Flyers For Fourth Straight Win

'"Ryan has a great team-first attitude."' … [Read more...] about Miller stands strong

Paille rejoins Amerks after Sabres stint (Rochester D&C) Nichol feels lucky after being injured sliding into boards (Rochester D&C) Sabres send forward Paille to Rochester (AP) Amerks Getting Stronger (RNews.com) Daniel Paille returns from Buffalo Sabres (Amerks.com) Paetsch adds three assists in Canadian All-Star Win (Amerks.com) Greg Jacina returns from Florida Panthers … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Q: Speaking of your injury, how would you describe the hip check that Kasparaitis put on you? A: I don't really want to comment too much on that. I haven't seen the video yet, so I can't really comment on it. It happened so fast, so I don't know exactly how the hit was.' … [Read more...] about Q&A with Tim Connolly

'Paille was called up from Rochester in December and made his NHL debut against Florida Dec. 22. He played in 14 games while in Buffalo, scoring one goal and three points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres send forward Paille to Rochester