Archives for March 4, 2006

'I also have to mention the Sabres’ defense was just stellar last night. It seemed like anytime there was a rebound the Sabres were on the puck to clear it.' … [Read more...] about LalalalalalalaalalaFontaine!

'"As much as we know what he has done off the ice for various charities, including Children's Hospital, he's done at least as many things that we don't know about," said Jeanneret, who repeated his trademark call of "La-la-la-la-la-Fontaine" as the banner with LaFontaine's name and number were raised above the ice. "He never … [Read more...] about New York Legend Is Honored, in Buffalo

'Season Series: Sabres lead, 3-0.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'"Our game was back where we needed it." said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. "We really skated well. They had trouble with our speed."' … [Read more...] about Sabres keep Leafs in slumber

'"Anytime you leave a place you love or things happen, it doesn't always work out right off the bat," LaFontaine said, "and then you have a chance to look back and reflect on how special it really was. I think [managing partner] Larry [Quinn] coming back and having the connection with [my friend] John Luther and realizing that, "You know what? This … [Read more...] about LaFontaine emotions flow freely

'"It's spectacular to see this building this filled, this alive, this energized," he said. "This is what I've always known hockey in Buffalo to be."' … [Read more...] about Bettman basks in limelight of new NHL

'Sabres broadcaster Rick Jeanneret, who emceed the pre-game ceremony that delayed the start until 8:26, gave LaFontaine one last "La-la-la-la-la-laFontaine" call as a send-off.' … [Read more...] about Big honour for La-la-la-Fontaine

Leafs prey for hungry Sabres (Toronto Star) New nest for Eagle? (Toronto Star) Leafs given a Sabre-rattling (Toronto Sun) Sundin beginning to have doubts (Toronto Sun) Big honour for La-la-la-Fontaine (Toronto Sun) Domi 'scared' of Belak (Toronto Sun) Buffalo does LaFontaine proud (Toronto Globe and Mail) It's a bad sign for Leafs when their best players are their worst … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage

'"It feels great, but the team needed this win," said Roy, who tipped defenseman Brian Campbell's slap shot from the point past Mikael Tellqvist for his third goal of the game. "It was a big win for us."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Toronto 2

'"The ceremony before the game, it seemed like the crowd was ready for the game, electrifying," Roy said. "We were trying to give them as much as we can. I thought we got better as the game went on..killed some big penalties there."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Toronto 2

'The Sabres' offensive output was lead by Derek Roy who recorded his first career hat trick. Roy opened the scored with a power play goal five minutes into the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Honor LaFontaine With Win Over Leafs 6-2

'LaFontaine became the sixth player in team history to have his number raised to the rafters, joining Gilbert Perreault (11), Rick Martin (7), Rene Robert (14), Tim Horton (2) and Danny Gare (18).' … [Read more...] about Sabres retire LaFontaine’s No. 16

'"Our game was back where we needed it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres burn Leafs, 6-2

Bruins' playoff road full of Buffalo (Boston Globe) Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) No dull series (Boston Herald) Buffalo (37-16-5) at Boston (25-25-10) (AP) Sabres enter with 3-0 record against Bruins this season (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (37-16-5) at Boston Bruins (25-25-10) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

Milwaukee rallies late to defeat Amerks in OT (Rochester D&C) Passing a physical test (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Amerks Fall in Overtime (RNews.com) Amerks drop a 3-2 OT decision to Milwaukee (Amerks.com) Admirals Work Hard in 3-2 Win (MilwaukeeAdmirals.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage