Archives for March 2006

'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

'Novotny filled in for Tim Connolly, who missed his fourth straight game with a knee injury. It's Novotny's third stint this season with Buffalo, having scored a goal and an assist in seven previous games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres recall C Novotny

'The Sabres, who have the East's third-best record, have lost three straight -- their longest losing streak since losing four in a row in November.' … [Read more...] about Carolina 4, Buffalo 3

'Lindy Ruff has returned to the team and will coach tonight's game against the Carolina Hurricanes.' … [Read more...] about Statement concerning Ruff's daughter

'Team spokesman Michael Gilbert announced Madeleine Ruff is resting comfortably after having surgery at a Buffalo hospital on Tuesday. Gilbert did not provide details of her condition but said, "Everyone is looking forward to a speedy recovery."' … [Read more...] about Ruff's daughter has surgery to remove brain tumor

'Shots and hits are the most tangible evidence of why the Sabres look nothing like the team that had won eight in a row before this skid.' … [Read more...] about Little things add up to Sabres’ skid

'The Sabres' 5-0 loss to Atlanta was their most lopsided loss since a 5-0 loss to San Jose on Dec. 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'Given his uneven play prior to this year, it's a testament to how far Connolly has come that his possible return tonight is considered so important to this team. "I'm growing as a hockey player," said Connolly. "I was pretty young (when I first came in), and you grow as a player as you get older."' … [Read more...] about Connolly comes of age for the Sabres

Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) Carolina (45-17-6) at Buffalo (44-18-5) (AP) Hurricanes, Sabres each try to end recent slumps (Sportsticker) Carolina Hurricanes (45-17-6) at Buffalo Sabres (44-18-5) (The Sports Network) Game notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

'Last August the second Lion's Den was completed and opened on the ninth floor of Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, as a result of fundraising by the Companion's in Courage and the Buffalo Sabres. "Opening this Lion's Den is truly my dream come true for the patients here at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo, many of whom … [Read more...] about Sabres provide 'Lion's Den'

'The Buffalo Sabres today announced the second annual Scotty Bowman Showcase, consisting of two all-star hockey games between high school aged players from Buffalo against their rivals from Rochester, will take place on Saturday, April 15th at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Sabres To Hold 2nd High School All-Star Game

'"[That's] two games in a row that we came out, didn't work hard enough, paid the price and we got what we deserved," defenseman Brian Campbell said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ offense disconnected

'Sabres players didn't feel that Ruff's absence contributed to Monday's loss. "It would be nice to have him here," defenseman Brian Campbell said, "but we've got to take care of ourselves. It's been 60-70 games, we know the system."' … [Read more...] about McCutcheon, Arniel share coaching duties

'Biron was, to put it mildly, horrible.' … [Read more...] about Sabres shut out by Thrashers, lose 5-0 in a stinker