Archives for April 2006

'"Today was the day it didn't feel as good as the days before," Hecht said glumly outside the Sabres' dressing room in HSBC Arena. "I don't know if I went too hard out there, but I felt it on crossovers. It was a little setback, but it's nice to be out there with the guys again."' … [Read more...] about Hecht has painful return to practice

'A few tickets remain for the first-round playoff games that have gone on sale. About 300 tickets are left for the first Buffalo home game, 1,500 for the second and 2,000 for the third. Now that the Sabres are a lock for fourth place, the fourth home game will be available soon.' … [Read more...] about Sabres clinch 4th

'The Buffalo Sabres expect to turn a profit of more than $1.5 million this season, even if they make an early exit from the playoffs, and the figure could top $5 million if they go all the way to the Stanley Cup finals.' … [Read more...] about Resurgent Sabres turn red into black

Amerks putting ugly year to rest (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'Regier believes the balance makes the Sabres well suited for the playoffs. "It has worked for us," Regier said. "In some cases, we might be able to match up with some other team's first lines, but we feel we can get it back from our third and fourth line or a combination of the line. If we lose something in one area, we feel like we can get it back in … [Read more...] about Sabres present playoff matchup problems

'"We're realizing how we need to play to win games," Briere said. "It feels really good to be able to play our game and win. It was Sabres hockey: play hard on the forecheck, skate all over the ice, be first on the puck. That part is very exciting for us."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Miller back on track

'Afinogenov is Exhibit A of the Sabres' potential when they get their transition game in gear.' … [Read more...] about Max’s rushes reminiscent of Perreault

'"It definitely feels good, especially after not being in the lineup for three games," Pyatt said. "To be able to come back and contribute and play well is definitely a good feeling. I just want to play as well as I can the last three games and into the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Goals in successive games a boost for Pyatt

'The Sabres will provide all scouts with an information packet that includes players' phone numbers and e-mail addresses, so if scouts like what they see they'll be able to get in touch. "It's a great way for these kids to play in front of college coaches and show what they can do," said Sabres Youth Hockey Manager Pat Fisher. "The other part is the Sabres organization has … [Read more...] about NHL, college scouts will eye local talent

'"We were fresh, we were skating really well, we came out very strong controlling the play," said the other co-captain, Daniel Briere, who scored a highlight-reel, power-play goal early in the third period to give the Sabres some breathing room. "I wouldn't say we're completely back, we could still have hiccups like we've had before, but if we play the way we did tonight and in … [Read more...] about Energetic Buffalo stops Montreal

'“I thought even though we were losing, we kept it loose. We didn’t play to our potential, but we’ve got a great bunch of guys. We knew we’d come out of that funk and we just knew we had to keep working,” Roy said. “But that doesn’t mean it’s not fun. It’s all fun and games.”' … [Read more...] about Thank goodness for forgetfulness of young Sabres

Habs hit speed bump in Buffalo (Montreal Gazette) Corsi has insult added to his toil (Montreal Gazette) Sabres stick it to Canadiens (CBC Sports) Habs' playoff express slowed by Sabres (Canadiens.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Montreal Coverage

'The Canadiens had won nine of their last ten games before their game with the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Cool Down Hot Habs 3-1

'"We realized the type of hockey we need to play in order to be successful."' … [Read more...] about Regaining their edge

' Rochester's Grege Jacina among AHL suspensions (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage