Archives for March 2006

'"It's not about one or two lines or one or two players on this team," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said. "We need a total effort from everybody on this team, and seeing different guys step up and help this team on every single night is huge."' … [Read more...] about Sabres line up and get it done

'"It's night and day to watch," said Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere. "When I talk about the new rules I try to put myself in the fan's point of view, and when I watch it on TV it's so much more interesting. A two-goal lead in the third isn't safe anymore. Now it's a lot of fun."' … [Read more...] about Rules bring NHL up to speed

'The Sabres have drawn sellout crowds (18,690) to 11 of their last 14 home games to climb to 18th in the 30-team NHL in average home attendance (16,461, including the disappointing crowd of 8,552 in Rochester Oct. 26). They're third in average road attendance, partly because they've become one of the NHL's most exciting teams.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are hot and Leafs are not

'"In '03-'04, we were 10th in offense but 22nd in defense," said Ruff, one of five NHL coaches to participate in the thinktank that led to this season's rules changes. "I think we've proven we can be better defensively. I think part of it is new NHL, I think part of it is we've taken advantage. We've got team speed and some very creative guys who have put together some very … [Read more...] about Hockey world shouldn’t be Buffalo-ed

Amerks continue slide, losing at Grand Rapids (Rochester D&C) MacLean breaks scoring record (Grand Rapids Press) Grand Rapids Rout Amerks (RNews.com) Griffins soar past Amerks (Amerks.com) Nobody does it better (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'Goalie Mika Noronen was recalled from a conditioning loan on Saturday after going 0-2-0 with the Amerks this week.' … [Read more...] about Amerks at Grand Rapids

'But full credit to Biron, he was completey into the game and sharp, something that has been a problem for him when coming into the lineup after a long layoff.' … [Read more...] about Sabres withstand Bruins' mauling, win 3-2

'I was at a Buffalo Sabres game the other night and I could have sworn Sabretooth, the mascot, rappelled from the rafters of the arena upside down. How does he do this? Or did I drink too many tall beers?' … [Read more...] about The big questions

'"I hadn't played in a while, and getting down, 2-0, is not a very good way to start, but I didn't stress too much about it," Biron said. "I knew we had something inside of us."' … [Read more...] about Many happy returns

'Biron has more value and therefore gives Buffalo a higher return in the trade market. Plus, he's older and more expensive. Better? Yes, but $1.4 million better? No, not when Ryan Miller is going to play 60-plus games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres should swing for the fences and trade Biron

Bruins lose ground (Boston Globe) Raycroft gets increase in workload (Boston Globe) Bruins lose an edge, slip on Garden ice (Boston Herald) Raycroft effort earns second start (Boston Herald) Buffalo's Biron baffles Bruins (Providence Journal) Confidence the key to improved play of blue-liner Jurcina (Providence Journal) Bruins get cut down by Sabres (Worcester Telegram … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'"I can play whenever they want me to play. I told them that. I'm well rested," Biron said jokingly. "I looked up with about 5 minutes left and saw 38, 39 shots and had to blink for a second to make sure which side it was."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'Buffalo is 4-0-2 in its last five meetings against Boston, including a 4-0-0 mark this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 2

'Having not played since January 21st, Marty Biron showed no signs of rust on Saturday as the Sabres beat the Bruins 3-2. Biron matched a season-high with 40 saves and helped Buffalo steal two points from its Northeast rival.' … [Read more...] about Biron Steals The Show; Sabres Edge Bruins

'"I don't think we really deserved that game but you've got to give credit to Marty stepping up the way he did tonight."' … [Read more...] about Biron makes impressive return