Archives for May 2006

'But no one can diminish Ruff's accomplishments after what he's done with this Sabres team. This is his best coaching job yet, his best team, his masterpiece. These Sabres are the shining realization of the vision that Ruff and General Manager Darcy Regier had for winning in the new, post-lockout NHL.' … [Read more...] about Ruff authors his masterpiece

'Kalinin suffered a fractured ankle while blocking a shot during the Sabres' 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game Two of the conference semifinals May 8. He was ruled out of the opener by Sabres coach Lindy Ruff and is listed as week-to-week.' … [Read more...] about Kalinin out for opener

'"We" the viewing public realizes that all the local TV news teams support and are "excited" about the hometown team. But please don't embarrass us by cheerleading. After all, visitors are coming to town. "Newscasters Gone Wild" reflects poorly on journalism in this town, making the area look minor league.' … [Read more...] about Local stations miss the net with Sabres coverage

'"It's completely illogical, neurotic, obsessive compulsive. But you have to do it," said Pax, a software engineer. Talk of sweeping the Senators after Buffalo went up 3-0 in the best-of-seven series? "I wouldn't say it. I wouldn't even type it," Pax said of the broom-related verb. "You do not want to anger the hockey gods."' … [Read more...] about Lucky charms

'I’m picking Buffalo in five for the following reasons...'. … [Read more...] about Expect another stampede

'City Grille on Main Street and Pearl Street Grill and Brewery managers say not only are their places packed these days, but the bartending and waitstaff are doing well, too, with many of them putting in overtime.' … [Read more...] about Downtown Business Celebrating Sabres’ Playoff Run

'"It's been very enjoyable for myself, (owner) Steve Donner and (general manager) Jody Gage," said Cunneyworth, Rochester's third-winningest coach. "It's easy to see the talent here, and our fans in Rochester know it better than others. We had some special years here with those guys, and here's the proof."' … [Read more...] about Sabres making old coach proud

'Amerks coach Randy Cunneyworth's scouting report on the seven current Buffalo Sabres who played on the 2004-05 Rochester team that established a record with 112 points (51-19-4-6)...'. … [Read more...] about Record-setting Amerks team produced 7 Sabres

'Carolina's coach was the coach of Team USA in the Winter Olympics, and his roster didn't include Sabres goalie Miller, the best American goalie available based on performance this season.' … [Read more...] about Payback time for Sabres’ Miller

'In a season of firsts, it's the last regular-season game the Carolina Hurricanes remember. That's the last time they saw the Buffalo Sabres, their opponent in the Eastern Conference finals. And it's not a warm and happy "Break out the TiVo" memory.' … [Read more...] about Loss leaves lasting memory

'The die-hard Sabres fan grabbed a pencil and began sketching renovations that would transform the 75-year-old building into a Stanley Cup, albeit larger in scale. Battaglia's temporary design involves wrapping City Hall, located in downtown Buffalo, in a cheap wire cloth that would, that would add about 30 vertical feet to the 32-storey structure.' … [Read more...] about One fan’s vision of the Stanley Cup in Buffalo

'"I think everyone enjoyed the ride when the team reached the Finals in 1999, but people back then thought there is no way we are going to win this thing," says Rochester, N.Y.-based player agent Steve Bartlett, a regular at Sabres games. "Now I think fans are thinking, 'We really have a good shot at this.' "' … [Read more...] about Cheap skates

'The Sabres went 1-3 against the Hurricanes during the regular season with their only win coming at home in the season finale. They lost the two games in Carolina in a shootout.' … [Read more...] about East Finals Start Saturday

'I’m a believer. There is no “Buffalo jinx” or officials conspiracy in play here. The great Buffalo Sabres tradition is about to take the major step most of us admittedly never thought possible after the near miss in ’99.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Good Old Days Never This Good

'Why will this passionate, decades-long lover of Sabre hockey be cheering on the Hurricanes? Because Carolina's number 14 is none other than Ken Adam's son, Kevyn Adams, the Hurricane's co-captain.' … [Read more...] about Divided Loyalties