Archives for May 2006

'Everyone on their side of the ice says the Sens are trying (very trying to their fans), that they haven't and won't quit. But effort is merely the start, isn't it? The Sabres, for instance, don't stop there. They play desperately all the time, as if they've swallowed poison and the other goalie is hoarding the antidote.' … [Read more...] about Sabres proving mental toughness wins games

'"We also know where we've come from. For the guys that have been in Buffalo and gone through the bankruptcy and the losing, now we just enjoy coming to the rink every day, and sometimes you can't say that. But you just can't expect to go out there and stickhandle."' … [Read more...] about Working hard and winning

'One loss, we're done' (Ottawa Sun) Hasek: 'I feel like a goalie again' (Ottawa Sun) Stunned Sens say they won't give up (Ottawa Sun) Might as well start Dom (Ottawa Sun) Cross-city pub soundoff (Ottawa Sun) Rev up the dread (Ottawa Citizen) Buffalo braves Bad breaks (Ottawa Citizen) Call for Hasek stays on hold (Ottawa Citizen) OT knuckler leaves Sabres dancing (Ottawa … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Ryan Miller backed up his stellar performance in Game 2, with 26 saves in Game 3. Only two of those were in OT. Ray Emery, with the possibility of a return by Domink Hasek looming over his shoulder, gave up three goals on 24 shots.' … [Read more...] about Dumont Delivers!

'Maxim Afinogenov put Buffalo back in front before Spezza got another with 1:30 left to send the game to overtime.' … [Read more...] about On the Verge of a Sweep

'"It looked like Time Wakefield."' … [Read more...] about Another overtime victory

'It may be quite awhile before Thomas Vanek gets back into the lineup if Novotny continues to play this well.' … [Read more...] about Dumont downs Sens, Sabres win 3-2 in over time

'The excitement is quickly spreading beyond the Queen City and Western New York. Hockey fans from just about everywhere are coming to Buffalo to take part in the action.' … [Read more...] about Hockey fans glued to television all over WNY

'Peace Bridge traffic increases by about 30 percent during Sabres home games as thousands of Canadian fans make their way to downtown Buffalo. During the hour before game time, traffic jumps four or five times the average.' … [Read more...] about Peace Bridge Ready for Sabres fans

'One after another, they have taken turns in Buffalo's second-round NHL playoff series against the Ottawa Senators showing why the Sabres are so difficult to beat. Glory is a shared perk on coach Lindy Ruff's club. "The team is bigger than the individual," Ruff said earlier in the day.' … [Read more...] about Dumont’s overtime goal gives Buffalo 3-2 win over Ottawa and 3-0 series lead

'Buffalo has scored the first goal in all nine playoff games it has played.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2 (OT)

'Taylor Pyatt set up the decisive goal by carrying the puck up the left wing and feeding a pass across the middle. The puck bounced high off the stick of Ottawa's Mike Fisher, but Dumont had time to leap and bring it down. Dumont then swiped at a bouncing puck, his shot floating in over goaltender Ray Emery's right shoulder.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Ottawa 2, OT

'Since 1996, Kaufman has been the house organist at Sabres home games, pumping up the crowd with music that suits the mood of the play. "The whole thing is tempo," Kaufman tells WBEN's Dave Debo. " Tempo is a very important thing. You can help the crowd handle their anxiety."' … [Read more...] about Sabres Organist Has A Part To Play In Home Game

'Coach Lindy Ruff said following Wednesday's morning skate that Connolly is day-to-day with an upper body injury. Kalinin's lower body injury, however, could be more serious. Ruff said that Kalinin's status will be week-to-week, which means the defenseman probably wouldn't be able to return until Game 6, if necessary, on Monday at the earliest.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly, D Kalinin both out for Game 3

Ottawa at Buffalo (AP) Senators searching for answers against Miller, Sabres (Sportsticker) (1) Ottawa Senators (0-2) at (4) Buffalo Sabres (2-0) (The Sports Network) Stunned Senators hit the road (CBC Sports) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Game Previews