Archives for March 2006

'Besides Numminen, there are several other players in the NHL using Montreal hockey sticks, including goaltenders Miikka Kiprusoff of the Calgary Flames and Marty Biron of the Sabres. They also supply many players and teams throughout Europe, including two Elite teams in Finland. "The goalie stick is our biggest seller right now," Numminen said. "We have … [Read more...] about Numminen sticking with family business

For Rangers in Shootout, Third Time's a Victory (New York Times) Jaromir on the Mark(s) (New York Post) Jagr, Rangers slash Sabres (New York Daily News) Jagr & Lundqvist spark big comeback (Newsday) Jagr ties two Rangers records with one goal (Newark Star Ledger) Lundqvist rests, then saves the day (Newark Star Ledger) Rangers looking to regain edge (Asbury Park … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s New York Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

'"We had some big kills and it was a big point but it's disappointing," forward J.P. Dumont said.' … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 5, Buffalo 4, SO

'Daniel Briere had a goal and two assists while Ryan Miller made 31 saves in the loss for the Sabres, who have dropped six in a row. … [Read more...] about NY Rangers 5, Buffalo 4 (SO)

'After forty minutes of play at Madison Square Garden, it appeared the Sabres were poised to put an end to their lengthy losing streak. Buffalo entered the third period up by two, only to see the lead vanish thanks to goals from Petr Sykora and Jagr. Sykora would then go on to score the lone goal in the shootout to give the Rangers the win.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall In Shootout; Winless Streak Hits Six

'"I thought we desrved better than we got tonight..."' … [Read more...] about Sabres shot down by Rangers

Amerks fighting for playoff lives (Amerks.com) Amerks team store holding end-of-the-year sale (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'With 93 points, the Sabres are fourth in the Eastern Conference -- three ahead of the fifth- place Rangers.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suddenly losing room

'"I understand that our game, we're a little bit like gunslingers," Ruff said. "I've said that, but I thought we had some lazy mistakes. I'll put up with it [but] we've got players that don't want to compete defensively. Somebody's going to have to pay the price. They can come out of the lineup. They can sit. I haven't had to say that all year."' … [Read more...] about Ruff supplies some guidance to his kiddie corps

'Sabres are 0 for 22 on power play during past four games and have one PPG in 29 chances.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'For the first time in at least 20 years, the Buffalo Sabres will turn a profit. As of March 6, a whopping 630,000 tickets had already been sold -- with 13 regular season games to go. That’s 100,000 more tickets than compared to April 20, 2004. And at least an additional 20,000 tickets are expected to be sold by the end of the year.' … [Read more...] about Back in Black

Gameday (Asbury Park Press) Buffalo (44-21-5) at NY Rangers (39-20-12) (AP) Jagr, Rangers aim to regain first place in Atlantic Division (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (44-21-5) at New York Rangers (39-20-12) (The Sports Network) Duel with Sabres has the makings of a classic (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

Amerks lose more steam in push for playoffs (Rochester D&C) Griffins Beat Amerks (RNews.com) Amerks fall to Griffins (Amerks.com) Perfect 10 (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'"It seems like we're digging deeper and deeper into a hole," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said. "Maybe we don't feel the urgency to produce. It's not something we can let go anymore. You can lose two or three, but not four, five going into the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Five times the pain for Sabres

'"It's something that crossed my mind quite a bit, more so this year than ever," said McKee, who sat out Saturday night's game against the Boston Bruins. "I've been pretty lucky when I look back. I've actually thought about it, and I'll probably wear the visor. After hockey's said and done, I would much rather see my children with two eyes than one."' … [Read more...] about McKee envisions visor