Archives for May 2006

'"They had a real big night for us in all areas," Ruff said. "If we're going to win, they need to play like that. It was great to see."' … [Read more...] about Sabres rebound against Hurricanes

'"The challenge is just to rise to the occasion," Ruff said. "It isn't a personal challenge. They have been challenged several times during the year, and most times, they do it on their own. But sometimes they need a little push."' … [Read more...] about Top guns come through as Sabres take Game Three vs. Hurricanes

'The Sabres scored three goals on 18 shots in the second with Daniel Briere netting two of those goals, and Ales Kotalik had the other. The Hurricanes pulled starting goalie, Cam Ward, following the third goal and put in Martin Gerber.' … [Read more...] about Home Sweet Home For Sabres In Game Three

'Tallinder, who was hurt in the third period of game three, was seen by witnesses leaving the HSBC Arena with his left arm in a sling following the game.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Suffer Another Injury to Defense Corps

'"I think the fact being back here, it's always exciting for me to play in front of my family and friends. But there's a certain focus of my job and what I need to do on the ice. That we're playing Buffalo is exciting," said Adams. Asked whether he's been receiving a lot of requests for tickets, Kevyn Adams said, "more than you can imagine."' … [Read more...] about Clarence Native Takes to the Ice

'Barnett said he's heard from a lot of Sabres fans, and he welcomes it. "Mix it up a little. It's part of the fun."' … [Read more...] about Who Is The Expert Now? NC Columnist Rips Sabres Fans

'Martin said, "I was trying to remember when we went to the finals, when we went this far. I know when you are playing hockey in June, you start getting tired. Rest is very important at this time of the year. You've got to play one game at a time."' … [Read more...] about Rick Martin Thinks Sabres Can Win It All

'Joe, a scalper who did not want to give his last name, said demand for playoff tickets has been low, even though all three home games in round three are sold out. "It's a flop, the ticket sales," Joe said while standing at the corner of Pearl St. and Seneca St. in downtown Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Slow sales for Sabres scalpers

'"There were some tense moments that's for sure," said Buffalo captain Chris Drury. "They were buzzing pretty good in the third. We knew they weren't going to quit. We're glad to get the W."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Rebound at Home

'...combining for two goals, five of Buffalo's 12 points...'. … [Read more...] about Top line outplays opposition

'Buffalo defenceman Henrik Tallinder left the game and did not return.' … [Read more...] about Briere scores twice as Sabres beat Hurricanes to take Game 3 in Eastern final

'Ales Kotalik also scored in the second stanza for the Sabres, who now hold a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven series. Chris Drury added a goal in the win while Ryan Miller made 24 saves as all three games in the series have been decided by just one goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Carolina 3

'Cory Stillman scored twice for Carolina, which appeared to grab the momentum in the series following a 4-3 win in North Carolina on Monday. The Hurricanes failed to follow through, and things became so bad that rookie Cam Ward was pulled in favor of backup Martin Gerber after giving up four goals on 26 shots.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Carolina 3

'Zip it, you legion of doubters. Too small? Not enough experience? Baloney. There is no problem the Sabres can't outskate. They proved it through the first two playoff rounds and again at the start of the Eastern Conference finals against the Hurricanes. Fold after key defenseman Teppo Numminen was sidelined by an injury in the first period? Not a chance.' … [Read more...] about There’s no buffaloing the Sabres

'When you look at this year's Buffalo club as compared to the one from 1999 that went to the Cup final, you can understand why Ruff is considered one of the best coaches in the business and why he may come away with the Jack Adams Award at the end of this season. This year's team plays a way different style than the Sabres' team that went to the Cup final … [Read more...] about Sabres have history of success under Ruff