Archives for March 12, 2006

'Martin Biron stopped 37 shots in the win for Buffalo, which has defeated Boston in all six contests this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 2

'The Sabres converted 3-of-6 power-play opportunities, but also allowed a shorthanded goal -- their third in two games and NHL-worst 16th of the season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 6, Boston 2

'Buffalo has four meetings remaining with the first-place Senators, beginning next Saturday in Ottawa.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are on fire down the stretch

'Ruff first informed The Buffalo News of the diagnosis in a story published Sunday. He said he is awaiting further tests on his daughter Madeleine after the mass, about the size of a quarter, was discovered Friday during tests at Buffalo Women and Children's Hospital.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach Ruff's daughter has mass on her brain

'"They've done a tremendous job," Ruff said of the Cunneyworth, assistant coach Doug Houda and the rest of the crew in Rochester. "It's a lot like here. Some of it is proximity. Rochester is right next door to us, and it really makes for a great working relationship." Concurred Gaustad: "It helps being close. I think it's a great … [Read more...] about Farm fresh talent

'D Nick Boynton returns from one-game suspension for throat-slash gesture against Montreal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

Boston (25-29-10) at Buffalo (41-16-5) (AP) Surging Sabres hope to extend winning streak (Sportsticker) Boston Bruins (25-29-10) at Buffalo Sabres (41-16-5) (The Sports Network) Boston Bruins (25-29-10) at Buffalo Sabres (41-16-5) (BostonBruins.com) Game notes (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

'"It exemplifies a little bit of our season," Sabres co-captain Chris Drury said. "There's no quit no matter what's left on the clock or what the situation is."' … [Read more...] about Grier beats clock, Sabres beat Flyers

'No wonder the Sabres didn't need to do anything rash at the deadline. The other teams were doing it for them.' … [Read more...] about Sabres move forward a bit by standing still

'"There's no need to guess," Ruff said Saturday afternoon, before the Sabres took the ice against the Flyers. "It's something a lot of people have dealt with. Really, all we ask is that you say a prayer."' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach’s daughter has mass on her brain

'The Sabres can beat you many different ways. But when you try to match their up tempo style, you're basically playing right into their hands.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue to give Flyers fits

Flyers give away a game to the Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Flyers fall flat on their faces at finish (Bucks County Courier Times) Sabres continue to give Flyers fits (Bucks County Courier Times) Struggles continue as Sabres win late (Delaware County Times) Flyers give away too much in loss to Buffalo (Allentown Morning Call) Flyers' failings in third period continue in … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadephia Coverage (Updated 9:00 a.m.)

'Once again the Buffalo Sabres found a way to win despite playing poorly for most of the game.' … [Read more...] about Afternoon delight!

Paille's three goals lead Amerks (Rochester D&C) Americans rout Moose (Winnipeg Sun) Manitoba loses ability to bury puck (Winnipeg Free Press) Rochester 6, Manitoba 2 (AP) Amerks Win At Home (RNews.com) Paille hat trick stuns the Moose (Amerks.com) Amerks score six times in 6-2 loss (MooseHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 5:00 p.m.)