Archives for March 23, 2006

'Uh-oh.' … [Read more...] about The once unbeatable Sabres slump to third consecutive loss

'"We're not happy with the way we've played against them, there's no disguising that," Ruff said Thursday. "We need to make a statement."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope to end skid against conference-leading Senators

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday that team doctors have recommended both players get another four or five days to recuperate from their respective knee injuries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Connolly, Hecht to miss another few games

'"We kind of get on a roll in the third period, it's just too late," Sabres winger Ales Kotalik said. "When you're down, 4-nothing, it's tough to get back in 20 minutes. It's tough."' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t break their fall

'"It's a little troubling," said Mike Grier. "I think when you start scoring five or six goals a night, you get lulled into a false sense of belief. As a team, we let things slide. Maybe this stretch will help us get our heads screwed back on."' … [Read more...] about Sabres hope it’s good time for a slump

'"He was just telling me if I'm not going to work hard, if I'm not going to play well and stuff, he's going to sit me," Vanek said. "I told him that I understand that. I just said that I could have helped out in the third period, and I was surprised I got benched. So I just told him I guess I've just got to show up and play harder and make his job easier."' … [Read more...] about Vanek, Ruff see eye to eye

'Madeleine, who was expected to visit Roswell Park Cancer Institute last week, had the surgery at an undisclosed Buffalo hospital, the Sabres announced Wednesday. The mass was discovered two weeks ago at Women and Children's Hospital after she began suffering dizziness and severe headaches.' … [Read more...] about Coach’s child has brain surgery

'"There's plays you're going to have to eliminate and plays you have to make," coach Lindy Ruff said, trying to explain how the Sabres can shake their slump. "The players we're counting on are going to have to step up and make those plays."' … [Read more...] about Carolina starts fast, fends off late Buffalo rally

'Kalinin made mistake after mistake in Wednesday’s showdown of two teams hoping to play deep into the Cup playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Kalinin&#8217s still hurting, us that is

Canes' happy return (Raleigh News and Observer) Turning Point (Raleigh News and Observer) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage

'After a scoreless first period, Carolina struck for four consecutive goals in the second period to establish a commanding lead.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3

'Carolina clamped down in the final seven minutes to seal the victory for their third win over the Sabres this season. With the loss, it's only the second time this season the Sabres have lost more than two games in a row. They lost four in a row back in early November.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Comeback Comes Up Short Against ‘Canes

'"...we're just going through a down cycle right now."' … [Read more...] about Third period not enough

'Overall the Sabres played better than they did in their previous two games. Unfortunately the Hurricanes, who struggled themselves recently, also played better than they have recently. Ryan Miller let in two very questionable goals and while the Sabres did look better they still didn't put in a full 60 minute effort. The loss is disconcerting because in all three recent losses … [Read more...] about Sabres drop third straight, lose to Carolina 4-3

Novotny returns to Sabres; Globke arrives from FLA (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage