Archives for March 2006

'In their past 18 games, the Sabres have 15 wins, a single regulation loss and two extra-time defeats. The Senators are 11-5-2 during that stretch. So who is chasing whom?' … [Read more...] about Senators hope to dull Sabres’ edge

'"Just when we thought we were going to pull ahead, you look behind you and there they are only a point back. You have to give them credit. A lot of what they've been able to accomplish is because of the great goaltending they've received from Ryan Miller. He's just been great for them. He's been one of the top goaltenders in the league."' … [Read more...] about First is definitely the place to be

Senators hope to dull Sabres' edge (Ottawa Citizen) First is definitely the place to be (Ottawa Sun) Senators Gameday (Ottawa Sun) Buffalo (44-16-5) at Ottawa (44-15-6) (AP) Senators host Sabres for first place in Northeast Division (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (44-16-5) at Ottawa Senators (44-15-6) (The Sports Network) Senators, Sabres battle for 1st (CBC Sports) Sens … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)

Amerks collapse late, but still win (Rochester D&C) Amerks' rare show of force jams the Stars (Rochester D&C) Stars rally to earn point in road game vs. Rochester (Des Moines Register) Rochester 4, Iowa 3, SO (AP) Rochester Out Shoots Iowa (RNews.com) Amerks edge Stars to gain two points on Toronto (Amerks.com) Knighthawks John Grant to play Scoro at Amerks game … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'“It always helps a goaltender to have a game where he makes a difference,” Miller said. “The past few nights I wasn’t as aggressive as I needed to be.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Miller back in groove

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said the current injury is not as bad as the original one.' … [Read more...] about Sabres forward Hecht to miss two weeks with knee injury

'"I said from the beginning that we were a playoff team," said Briere, who has been healthy enough to play for a month now. "But I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't surprised after all the injuries we've had to go through."' … [Read more...] about As playoff near, Sabres stay sharp

This was a team win, however, so kudos to the Sabres who just don't get rattled and just don't quit. Believe Sabres fans, believe!' … [Read more...] about The curse of Imlach continues

'"It was a tough night for us, but I think it's something that we needed," said Sabres forward Mike Grier, who scored the game-winner with 11:46 to play. "We've been a little bit loose defensively the last few games, so just seeing how hard they were working made us pick our game up."' … [Read more...] about Sabres burn Leafs again

'They've done it so many times in so many ways with so many players that after a while you start wondering if it's ever going to end.' … [Read more...] about Another night, another win, another way

'Hecht reinjured his right medial collateral ligament Thursday night in the Buffalo Sabres' 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, and he said he will be out at least two weeks.' … [Read more...] about Hecht, Connolly dealing with wounded knees

'There is no precise timetable for his return, although he talks in terms of being available before the playoffs. When his cognitive and "base-line" test results are approved, when he has regained competitive conditioning, and when the streaking Sabres figure they need him, he'll get back into this red-hot lineup. They could use his defensive … [Read more...] about Hamilton's Mair fighting back from disabling concussion

'Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier has never had the reputation of being a wheeler and dealer and at times has taken the hits from the public about it. (Where is Bob Corkum?) Yet the reality is that the club that is on the ice is totally of his making. To think that only Jay McKee remains from the team that won the conference championship in 1999 is all the evidence we … [Read more...] about The Swap Sheet

'"His attitude really brought the rest of us up. He doesn't allow you to feel bad or feel sorry for him," said Marc Brenner with the Sabres. "To see someone as young as Brian having to go through it, it really hit me hard," added Matt Rabinowitz, another Sabres employee. … [Read more...] about Sabres Supporting Co-Worker With Cancer

'"Most of all we feel confident that everybody in this lockerroom know that Lindy does need our support professionally and personally." Biron, holding his 19 month old son, Jacob, said the organization is really like a big family, and they want to do whatever they can. "The better we can do it the easier it's going to be for him to feel relaxed and feel … [Read more...] about Sabres Family Rallies Around Coach