Archives for March 2006

Win in a walk (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Flu has Hossa on ice (Atlanta Journal Constitution) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Atlanta Coverage

'Buffalo suffered their worst loss since the 5-0 loss to the San Jose Sharks on December 2.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Shut Out In Atlanta

'"We didn't get pucks to the net."' … [Read more...] about Sabres thrashed Monday night

Amerks play three tough divisional games this week (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'Martin Biron stopped 18 shots for Buffalo, which has lost two straight following an eight-game winning streak.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 0

'Lehtonen had to stop only three goals in the first period and only eight through two periods.' … [Read more...] about Atlanta 5, Buffalo 0

'Assistants Scott Arniel and Brian McCutcheon were in charge of the team Monday night and Ruff wass expected to return Tuesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres coach misses game to be with ailing daughter

'Ruff has returned to Buffalo for a pre-scheduled medical appointment for his daughter, Madeline. Assistant coaches, Scott Arneil and Brian McCutcheon, will take over Ruff's duties in his absence.' … [Read more...] about Ruff To Miss Sabres Game Versus Thrashers

'"It was just a bad game," defenseman Toni Lydman said of Saturday. "We just have to learn. Put this one behind us and just keep going. It's not the end of the world, but it's definitely something we've gotta take a lesson from."' … [Read more...] about Sabres seek to start new streak in Atlanta

'"But all season long I haven't been playing much. They've put me on a short leash. I didn't have the best 40 minutes for myself, and I just got benched for it. There's nothing you can do about it. I'm not happy about it. Obviously, I would like to go out there and redeem myself and help the team win. I think I could have helped a little bit. But it's over now. It's just a game … [Read more...] about Benching surprises Vanek

'RW Maxim Afinogenov has three goals and four assists in the past four games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Thrashers

Buffalo (44-17-5) at Atlanta (32-29-6) (AP) Sabres, Thrashers look to get back on winning track (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (44-17-5) at Atlanta Thrashers (32-29-6) (The Sports Network) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Atlanta Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'Harsh reality was delivered to the Buffalo Sabres on a cold plate Saturday night by the Ottawa Senators. By beating the Sabres 4-2, the Senators taught Buffalo a valuable lesson.' … [Read more...] about Sens deliver dose of harsh reality

'"Coming up here, it seems like we get a little too worked up," co-captain Chris Drury said, "and it shows in the score the first two periods."' … [Read more...] about Sabres go down effortlessly

'Fred Korey, the executive director of Buffalo's "Hasek's Heroes," is suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease. Formally known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the rapidly progressing neurological disease claims everyone afflicted, including the Hall of Fame baseball player who became the name and face of the malady. "I found out about four months ago, and unfortunately his health … [Read more...] about Hasek’s thoughts with ailing friend