Archives for October 21, 2006

'Jason Pominville and Maxim Afinogenov scored 1:39 apart early in the second period to open a 4-1 lead for the Sabres, who matched the 1975 club record for consecutive victories to start a season. Buffalo has also won a franchise-record 13 straight in the regular season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres continue dominance to eighth consecutive win

'Friday’s night’s game, a 5-4 come-from-behind-Buffalo triumph before an electric sellout crowd of 18,690 fans at HBSC Arena, kept the Sabres undefeated (7-0) and furthered what’s become hockey’s best new rivalry.' … [Read more...] about Rallying Sabres go 7-0

'"In Carolina and in Buffalo, everyone's expecting to see great games," Sabres center Derek Roy said. "It's been a rivalry, and they're a great team. . . . It comes down to the little things and who wants it more."' … [Read more...] about Sabres storm past Hurricanes

'"That's the thing," Spacek said. "You can see it on the bench. Everybody is pushing each other to be a little better. It's a great thing. I was a little scared about the [preseason predications], that we would be the best team in the Eastern Conference. The first couple games, it didn't look like that, but we won those games. Now, I … [Read more...] about Spacek becomes a believer, too

'Tonight marks Buffalo's first game this season against a non-playoff qualifier.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

B’s face sword fight (Boston Herald) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 2:00 p.m.)

'“I think we know we have to be on top of our game or it could end up being not a very fun game to play in,” said B’s defenseman Brad Stuart. “You saw them against Philly the other night. They have that capability, to really run away with a game.”' … [Read more...] about B&#8217s face sword fight

'For a guy whose name was whispered in trade rumors over the summer. For a guy who seemed to be sliding toward membership in a club featuring players like Miro Satan and Chris Gratton, Sabre forwards whose disdain for the grittier aspects of the game earned them the wrath of fans and tickets out of town. Instead, Vanek has proven himself to be a valuable cog on the machine … [Read more...] about Vanek&#8217s performance is changing his reputation

'"It just shows how the system is going to work," said Adam Mair, Steeltown's contribution to the working-class Sabres. "You have some success and you lose some players. Carolina is a perfect example of a team which finished well and because of it lost some players."' … [Read more...] about Sabres adjust to changes, while 'Canes struggling

'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff has a helpful reminder for his players these days: buy a generator. Ruff's reminder comes after a surprise 60-cm snowfall hit Buffalo last week.' … [Read more...] about Ruff trying to spark Sabres

'But the ‘Canes did something for the better part of three periods that few others have done through seven games -- they hung with the Sabres at their own game. Math translation: Speed equals speed.' … [Read more...] about Remember, Sabres fans o moderation is crucial

'"It's so much different than it was a year ago," veteran defenseman Teppo Numminen said. "When we started last season, there were small crowds and not much to talk about. Everybody had us finishing last. What a difference a year makes. All the gossip about the team has changed dramatically."' … [Read more...] about Sabres and their fans perfectly happy with start

Sabres make it seven (Raleigh News and Observer) Sabres and their fans perfectly happy with start (Raleigh News and Observer) Turning point (Raleigh News and Observer) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Carolina Coverage

'"Right now we're a good team, but I think we can be a little bit better," Roy said after getting two assists in Buffalo's 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night, the Sabres' seventh straight win to start the season. "We have some work to do and some errors to clean up."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Carolina 4

'Buffalo took advantage of a power-play opportunity with 6:34 remaining in the contest to break a tie and grab a 4-3 edge.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Carolina 4