Archives for May 27, 2006

'The Sabres may be touted as a team without stars, but that does not mean they are a team without leaders - and those leaders failed to step up on Friday.' … [Read more...] about Injuries have Sabres reeling, but don&#8217t count them out

'This is where Regier comes in. His failure to land an experienced NHL defenceman at the league's trading deadline in March is now haunting the Sabres. What makes it worse is that Regier had the ammunition to pull off a deal but chose not to use it.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres in a pickle

'I spoke with a fellow media member at Saturday's practice that agreed with the "Regier screwed up" sentiment, and it's laughable.' … [Read more...] about Enough With The Trade Deadline Disaster Talk

'Numminen said he's felt better each day, but did seem to be grimacing in pain during the 20 minutes or so he was on the ice this morning. Numminen told reporters that was just "his game face" and that "he has it all the time."' … [Read more...] about Connolly Out, Numminen Uncertain

'"No, with this kind of injury either you can go or you can't. There's no halfway," he said before boarding a flight to Raleigh, N.C. "Last night's game can't really make the decision for tomorrow."' … [Read more...] about Help for the Sabres? Numminen feels better and could play in Game 5

'"It's the first time the leg feels strong, I could kick with it. Yeah, it feels better," Numminen said.' … [Read more...] about Sabres D Numminen expects to return for Game 5

'The Buffalo Sabres didn't look like the same overwhelming team that won so convincingly two days earlier. They resembled the Rochester Americans too much.' … [Read more...] about It’s Gerber, baby

'"We played such a solid road game tonight," said Hurricanes winger Cory Stillman. "We didn't make too many mistakes, didn't turn the puck over. When we do that, the best of our team comes out."' … [Read more...] about ‘Canes’ perfecto is one for the road

'"He's had opportunities," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "He hasn't capitalized on some real good opportunities. . . . I thought he skated well in the game. I just thought we didn't make a lot of things happen. Max had a couple of opportunities, but there wasn't anything that really jumped out at you."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov not giving the max

'Miracles do happen, but there was a sense Friday night as HSBC Arena quietly emptied after a 4-0 loss that the Carolina Hurricanes were too deep, too fast, too skilled and too healthy for this to continue for much longer.' … [Read more...] about March inaction exposes Sabres in May

'Gerber was brilliant when he had to be, which was early, but not often.' … [Read more...] about Gerber gives Hurricanes needed boost

'The Sabres went 0 for 4 with the man advantage Friday, mustering just one shot. They had zero shots on two power plays late in the first period while facing a 2-0 deficit.' … [Read more...] about Ruff points to power play

'At the Pearl Street Grill & Brewery, where patrons stood three and four deep at the bar, fans fearing the dampness huddled together over beers and wings. "There's no atmosphere at home other than me screaming at the TV," said Roy Reid of Albion.' … [Read more...] about Fans in it together

'He wouldn't disclose specific figures but said sales at the Sabres Store through the first two rounds exceeded those during even the 1999 Stanley Cup finals against Dallas. He expects traffic to increase even more against Carolina. Gilbert said jerseys and playoff T-shirts and hats remain the most popular items.' … [Read more...] about Fans give ’em the business at Sabres Store

'The 31 rating was the highest in the country and translated into about 200,000 households (18 percent of 1.1 million nationally) tuning in. Incredibly, Raleigh was No. 2 with a 4.4 rating and 43,000 households. And you might have thought that 43,000 people have left Buffalo for North Carolina.' … [Read more...] about WNY corners the market in NHL ratings