Archives for March 13, 2006

'"There are situations where hockey doesn't matter as much," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said after the team learned of the situation. "It doesn't matter if it's the coach, the GM, the third goalie on the team or whatever. Everybody is behind each other. It doesn't matter if you're the boss or at the bottom of the ladder. This is … [Read more...] about Rallying around Ruff

'"They're one of the best teams in the league right now," said Boston coach Mike Sullivan, whose club has plummeted from the postseason hunt with one victory in nine games. "They have an even attack and have four lines that come at you."' … [Read more...] about Sabres dive right in

'The Sabres are advancing beyond good. They're pushing the meter to scary good.' … [Read more...] about Frenzy reigns as Sabres play whack-a-goal

'The team asked reporters before Ruff's postgame news conference not to ask him any questions about his daughter. "That's a tough subject," said Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere, the father of three small sons. "The only thing we can do is keep winning and keep the mood a little happier. All we can do is say a few prayers for his daughter and support him as much as we can."' … [Read more...] about Family values revisited

'When it comes to this year's campaign for governor, the owner's box is buzzing with plenty of two-way conversation. "They use it as an opportunity to garner my support," Golisano said, "and I use it as an opportunity for the candidates to know more about upstate New York and what should be done."' … [Read more...] about State politicians shoot . . . and hope to score with Golisano

'If you're a long time Sabres fan you've probably collected a little team memorabilia over the years. But, chances are your collection can't compare to Marie Crawford's.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Scrapbook

'Western New York doesn't have enough money to support its two big-league sports franchises comfortably, according to a new study by Business First's parent company.' … [Read more...] about Study: Sabres, Bills face economic hurdles

Bruins an easy target for high-flying Sabres (Boston Globe) His lift was a pick-me-up (Boston Globe) Sharp Sabres slice up Bruins’ hopes (Boston Herald) Back to the books, Raycroft (Boston Herald) Sabres extend Bruins' downhill slide (Providence Journal) Stuart enjoys first taste of big time (Providence Journal) Sabres too much for Bruins (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Boston Coverage

'The Sabres travel to our nation's capital for a meeting Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals on Tuesday. The game is on OLN...'. … [Read more...] about Sabres Leave Bruins Seeing 6’s

'"We're really trying to preach the team concept."' … [Read more...] about Six in sixth win over Boston

'Buffalo has erupted for 20 goals in their last 3 games but more importantly the Sabres' defense and goaltending, both questionable the past two games, was steady and solid tonight against a feisty but out gunned Bruins team.' … [Read more...] about Have another six pack

Pelletier gets a little help as Amerks win second straight (Rochester D&C) Crunch falters in third period (Syracuse Post Standard) Rochester 5, Syracuse 2 (AP) Rochester Crunches Syracuse (RNews.com) Amerks beat the Crunch; gain ground on Toronto (Amerks.com) Game notes (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage