Archives for June 2006

'"It's not like I decide on my own where I'm going for next year," he said. "That's why I'm saying I will do whatever I'm asked to do. I would love to be able to be the wall behind this team or any team, and be the go-to guy. But again, I will do whatever I'm asked to do."' … [Read more...] about Biron faces end of Buffalo era

'"It was the worst feeling imaginable," McKee said. "I was on such a high after Danny Briere's overtime goal [in Game Six]. I went home that night and had a meal with my wife and my mom. I was so excited, I wished we could play the next day. A couple of hours later, I was lying in a hospital bed."' … [Read more...] about McKee hopes it’s not over

'"They told me it's not related at all," Connolly said. "I've only had one concussion before this, and it's been three years since that, so it's completely unrelated. It's disappointing, but you've got to stay positive through it all, just push on and thank everybody for their support. It's been great. Everybody's been great this year to me."' … [Read more...] about Connolly finally goes to tape

'The new rules should be tweaked a bit, especially that unintentional delay-of-game penalty called against Brian Campbell that led to Carolina's winning goal Thursday night, but the young Sabres stand as Exhibit A in a sport that finally realized its great potential as entertainment not to be missed.' … [Read more...] about Sabres earn high marks for playoff drama

'And for the past six heady playoff weeks, they took our minds off of dual control boards, budget gaps, spiking gas prices and whatever personal ills and irritations beset us.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ run leaves ‘curse’ in the dust

'What will be your lasting memory of the Buffalo Sabres run for the Stanley Cup? Will it be a goal, a hit, a sound, a sign? Maybe a parking problem, getting tickets, a foot in the crease, a call. Will you remember anything about it 30 years from now? One doesn’t know what will stick in one’s mind.' … [Read more...] about Surrounded by glee, silhouettes on the screen

'"I don't want to walk away from this at all," McKee said Saturday as the players conducted exit interviews with head coach Lindy Ruff and general manager Darcy Regier. "There's nowhere else I want to be."' … [Read more...] about Future uncertain for some on Sabres

'McKee still doesn't know what caused a cut on his shin to become so infected, but he said if the Sabres had advanced to the Stanley Cup finals, he likely would have been ready for Game 2. "It's still swollen, but I think I turned the corner," he said.' … [Read more...] about McKee expects full recovery from leg infection

'The Buffalo Sabres were just 20 minutes away from defeating the huge odds stacked up against them. With just 3.3 seconds left in the second period, they had somehow forged ahead on a goal by Jochen Hecht and all they had to do now was to play their best defensive period of the season. Alas, it was not to be.' … [Read more...] about Sabres gallant effort comes up one period short

'If only they had one more healthy regular defenseman. If only so many key forwards hadn't slumped. If only the power play didn't evaporate. If only the penalty killers had managed one more critical stop.' … [Read more...] about Sabres take no regrets into offseason

'Let's be honest. It's been pretty dismal around here for the past few years. The Sabres gave this town a reason to get excited for the better part of six months, and nothing produces energy quite like an exhilarating playoff run. The only thing people have ever asked for is an honest effort. The Sabres provided that and plenty more.' … [Read more...] about Sabres made roller coaster worth riding

'Throughout the conference finals, the Buffalo rating on OLN was three or four times higher than the Carolina rating on OLN even though Buffalo viewers had the alternative of watching three games on CBC. The disparity was even higher for the one game carried by NBC. Buffalo had a 31 rating, Raleigh a 4.4.' … [Read more...] about Networks needed Sabres to raise ratings

'With all due respect to the still-standing 'Canes and Edmonton Oilers, no team in this postseason played with more heart than the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo proud of gutsy Sabres

'"The AHL, they threw it out after a year because the fans hated it. I don't know how that makes its way to be a deciding factor in an NHL hockey game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres see season go over the glass

'A disappointing loss by the Sabres on Thursday night may have caused a few people to act out after leaving the Historic Palace Theatre.' … [Read more...] about Two arrests made outside Palace Theatre after Sabres loss