Archives for May 2006

'If Connolly can't play, the Sabres will be without one of their leading scorers and special teams contributors. It's a situation the Sabres have grown familiar with over the course of the season. "We've been playing through adversity all year long and if Tim has to miss that game somebody else has to step up," says Sabres Right Wing J.P. Dumont. … [Read more...] about Two Big Wins But Possibly Two Big Injuries

'"We haven't done anything yet ... and we know we could be a lot better defensively and even offensively," Drury said Tuesday. "But this is the playoffs. Obviously, all that really matters is that you get the W's."' … [Read more...] about Upstart Sabres up 2-0 against top-seeded Senators

'“We knew he was going to come back strong,” Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said. “He did it all year. That’s who he is.”' … [Read more...] about In style, Miller bounces back for the Sabres

'Few pre-season prognosticators picked the Sabres to still be playing at this juncture, and a lot of fans outside Buffalo continue to wonder what makes them tick.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ 2-0 series lead and goaltending superiority has Senators in deep hole

'It's unclear when Kalinin was hurt in what proved to be a hard-hitting game. But Kalinin twice left the game to go to the locker room and was spotted walking with a heavy limp afterward.' … [Read more...] about Sabres C Connolly, D Kalinin questionable for Game 3

'While Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff maintained Connolly could be back by Game 4 on Thursday night, this is doubtful. Connolly missed the entire 2003-04 season because of post-concussion syndrome and it is highly likely the "upper-body injury" he suffered on Monday night is another concussion.' … [Read more...] about Sabres suffer a significant loss

'The Buffalo Sabres' 7-6 overtime victory over the Ottawa Senators on Friday night may have made some local broadcasting history. It had an 11.7 rating on CBLT, which was higher than the ratings for all network shows carried on local affiliates Channel 2, Channel 4 and Channel 7. That is the first time in recent memory that has happened and perhaps in history.' … [Read more...] about For the birds

'"We feel great doing it, but we know it's a seven-game series," Miller said. "We have to be good. We have to be very good. That team showed good determination tonight when they were down, and I'm sure they're going to show the same fight, the same spirit. We're going to have to have our game."' … [Read more...] about Show-stopper

'These Sabres are nothing if they're not all heart.' … [Read more...] about A team of will again finds a way

'"I feel good," Hecht said in Scotiabank Place. "I wouldn't come back if there was a chance that I'd reinjure the thing, so I know I'm 100 percent and ready to go."' … [Read more...] about Return of Hecht pays instant dividends

'High-fives and hugs made the rounds Monday night at Pearl Street Grill and Brewery. Not for the goals, necessarily, but Ryan Miller's sterling performance in net. And when the Sabres cleared that final puck down the ice in Ottawa and the horn rang, Pearl Street erupted. So did the bartenders, dishing out a complimentary shot to everyone in the bar. And, for a Monday night, … [Read more...] about Red-hot Sabres fan Cup fever

'Still, you’ve got to think the Sabres are being optimistic, that Connolly returning from such a hit, given his past, would be nothing short of miracle. And it looks like they aren’t the same team without him.' … [Read more...] about Connolly, Sens out cold

'The Sabres' media guide says Miller is 160 lbs. The 1 before the 60 must be a typo. The last time the Shin Kicker saw a face and body like Miller's was in a TV documentary on starving street people. If Miller looks like this on Endurox, imagine how he'd look off it.' … [Read more...] about Here’s skinny on rival goalie

'Briere got the last laugh last night. In a brilliant display of patience and puckhandling, Briere and J.P. Dumont played give-and-go on the two-on-one break for the goal that opened the scoring last night. Briere waited, waited and waited some more, forcing Chara down and pulling goalie Ray Emery over to one side before flipping the puck to Dumont, who tapped the puck into the … [Read more...] about Imposing matchup no stretch for Briere

'"I had to forgive myself," said Miller, disappointed after allowing six goals in the Sabres' 7-6 overtime win in Game 1. "You have to move forward. It's something I tried to put together all season. In the Philadelphia series, I got a lot of practice at that. I'm going to make mistakes. If you do playoff hockey, there are going to be so many highs and lows for two months … [Read more...] about Miller forgives, then forgets