Archives for March 5, 2006

'Goalie Mika Noronen was recalled from a conditioning loan on Saturday after going 0-2-0 with the Amerks this week.' … [Read more...] about Amerks at Grand Rapids

'But full credit to Biron, he was completey into the game and sharp, something that has been a problem for him when coming into the lineup after a long layoff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres withstand Bruins' mauling, win 3-2

'I was at a Buffalo Sabres game the other night and I could have sworn Sabretooth, the mascot, rappelled from the rafters of the arena upside down. How does he do this? Or did I drink too many tall beers?' … [Read more...] about The big questions

'"I hadn't played in a while, and getting down, 2-0, is not a very good way to start, but I didn't stress too much about it," Biron said. "I knew we had something inside of us."' … [Read more...] about Many happy returns

'Biron has more value and therefore gives Buffalo a higher return in the trade market. Plus, he's older and more expensive. Better? Yes, but $1.4 million better? No, not when Ryan Miller is going to play 60-plus games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should swing for the fences and trade Biron

Bruins lose ground (Boston Globe) Raycroft gets increase in workload (Boston Globe) Bruins lose an edge, slip on Garden ice (Boston Herald) Raycroft effort earns second start (Boston Herald) Buffalo's Biron baffles Bruins (Providence Journal) Confidence the key to improved play of blue-liner Jurcina (Providence Journal) Bruins get cut down by Sabres (Worcester Telegram … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'"I can play whenever they want me to play. I told them that. I'm well rested," Biron said jokingly. "I looked up with about 5 minutes left and saw 38, 39 shots and had to blink for a second to make sure which side it was."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'Buffalo is 4-0-2 in its last five meetings against Boston, including a 4-0-0 mark this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'Having not played since January 21st, Marty Biron showed no signs of rust on Saturday as the Sabres beat the Bruins 3-2. Biron matched a season-high with 40 saves and helped Buffalo steal two points from its Northeast rival.' … [Read more...] about Biron Steals The Show; Sabres Edge Bruins

'"I don't think we really deserved that game but you've got to give credit to Marty stepping up the way he did tonight."' … [Read more...] about Biron makes impressive return

Amerks drop 3rd straight on the road (Rochester D&C) Barney, Tibbetts score late for win (Chicago Tribune) Wolves laugh last in seesaw affair (Chicago Sun Times) Barney has final say in Wolves victory (Tinley Park Daily Southtown) Chicago Checks Rochester (RNews.com) Wolves Outlast Americans, 6-4 (ChicagoWolves.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)