Archives for March 2006

'"We made enough mistakes to lose it, and we didn't finish enough plays to win it."' … [Read more...] about Sabres not quite back in action

'"I think on the power play in the first period we missed a lot of chances," Derek Roy said. "And I really don't think we generated a lot of opportunities and a lot of momentum until the second and third periods. In the first period I think we were a little bit too fancy. I thought we were trying to make a lot of plays. I think in the second and third we were more throwing the … [Read more...] about Sabres’ focus turns blurry in return

'"Mostly I just feel jet lag from traveling," Lydman said. "It was a tough schedule, but it's not that far from what we're used to [in the NHL]. It's mostly the travel and the time change, but considering the circumstances it wasn't that bad. Can't make that an excuse for playing the way we did tonight."' … [Read more...] about Weary defensemen get little rest before return

'So here are our proposals to vault HSBC Arena to the best in the land, and some commentary from Sabres Managing Partner Larry Quinn...'. … [Read more...] about Making Over HSBC Arena

Break doesn't break Thrashers' stride (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Atlanta Coverage

'Lehtonen helped preserve the victory with 23 stops in the first two periods, and made a spectacular kick save on Derek Roy's attempt in the low slot with about 3 minutes left in the game. Lehtonen beat Buffalo for the first time in three career games.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 4, Buffalo 2

'"Execution wasn't our strong point," Sabres coach Lindy ruff said. "We made enough mistakes to lose it. We didn't finish enough plays to win the game when we had the opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 4, Buffalo 2

'The Thrashers, however, pulled away in the third period as Brad Larsen provided a pair of insurance goals including an empty netter. Maxim Afinogenov would become the second Sabre Olympian to score as he netted a goal in the final seconds but it was too little, too late.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Resume Play With Lackluster Effort

'"We've got some pieces we put back together and there are going to be some adjustments."' … [Read more...] about A rusty first game back

Amerks come up short vs. Peoria (Rochester D&C) Rivermen tough it out (Peoria Journal Star) Win Streak Lasts One Game (RNews.com) Noronen makes 30 saves, but Amerks lose 3-2 (Amerks.com) Rivermen Ruin Americans' Only Trip to Peoria This Year 3-2 (Rivermen.net) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage

'He ranks sixth in wins and is tied for second in shutouts (15) in Amerks history.' … [Read more...] about Sabres' Mikka Noronen to start at Peoria tonight

'Say they slip a little further and go .500 the rest of the way. That would make them 49-28-5. To catch Buffalo in that scenario, the Leafs would have to close the schedule with a 22-3 pace. The Thrashers would have to go 23-2. Playoffs anyone?' … [Read more...] about Sabres: We're going for it

'"He's going to play two games for sure, and then we'll see from there," Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier said. "At the end of the day ultimately it is the player's decision to go. We've asked him to go on a couple of other occasions. On this one he's agreed to go."' … [Read more...] about Noronen agrees to Amerks stint

'TV: None.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Thrashers

Atlanta (26-26-6) at Buffalo (36-15-5) (AP) Thrashers continue five-game road trip in Buffalo (Sportsticker) Atlanta Thrashers (26-26-6) at Buffalo Sabres (36-15-5) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Atlanta Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)