Archives for March 22, 2006

'Novotny filled in for Tim Connolly, who missed his fourth straight game with a knee injury. It's Novotny's third stint this season with Buffalo, having scored a goal and an assist in seven previous games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall C Novotny

'The Sabres, who have the East's third-best record, have lost three straight -- their longest losing streak since losing four in a row in November.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3

'Lindy Ruff has returned to the team and will coach tonight's game against the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Statement concerning Ruff's daughter

'Team spokesman Michael Gilbert announced Madeleine Ruff is resting comfortably after having surgery at a Buffalo hospital on Tuesday. Gilbert did not provide details of her condition but said, "Everyone is looking forward to a speedy recovery."' … [Read more...] about Ruff's daughter has surgery to remove brain tumor

'Shots and hits are the most tangible evidence of why the Sabres look nothing like the team that had won eight in a row before this skid.' … [Read more...] about Little things add up to Sabres’ skid

'The Sabres' 5-0 loss to Atlanta was their most lopsided loss since a 5-0 loss to San Jose on Dec. 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'Given his uneven play prior to this year, it's a testament to how far Connolly has come that his possible return tonight is considered so important to this team. "I'm growing as a hockey player," said Connolly. "I was pretty young (when I first came in), and you grow as a player as you get older."' … [Read more...] about Connolly comes of age for the Sabres

Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) Carolina (45-17-6) at Buffalo (44-18-5) (AP) Hurricanes, Sabres each try to end recent slumps (Sportsticker) Carolina Hurricanes (45-17-6) at Buffalo Sabres (44-18-5) (The Sports Network) Game notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)