Archives for October 2006

'A lot of Sabres fans are very excited about the team but not so enthusiastic about the team’s new uniforms. “Once they get a new jersey I think they’ll win the Stanley Cup,” said Eric Morse, “they really deserve to win one.”' … [Read more...] about Local fans express optimism as new-look Sabres begin season

Amerks hit six again as Mr. Smith calls the shots (Rochester D&C) Defenseman is a real roadblock (Rochester D&C) Four unanswered goals sink Moose (Winnipeg Sun) Moose tracks (Winnipeg Sun) Moose lose a 'classic' 6-3 in Rochester (Winnipeg Free Press) Jacina, MacArthur and Smith all score goals as Americans defeat Moose 6-3 (CP) Amerks topple Moose 6-3 (Amerks.com) Moose … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

He's the only goalie in the NHL that wears a completely white goalie mask. Marty Biron is wearing an unpainted mask in anticipation of an eventual trade with another team. He is not going to paint it until he knows who he will finally end up with. Biron was the difference in the Sabres return to Ottawa Saturday night. He also knows that he will have to go back to the bench for … [Read more...] about Sabres hold back Sens, win 3rd straight

'"My skates were totally shot and I had to get them sharpened which is something I totally hate because I hate getting undressed. Then I had to get dressed again and do all my tape around my ankles. I go back, didn't get too many shots and then the glass broke, so there's another 10 or 15 minutes, so you're starting to get cold. Sometimes those nights … [Read more...] about Biron survives "weird night" as Sabres edge Senators 4-3

'Biron "was phenomenal," said Senators center Jason Spezza, who scored two goals but not without some fortuitous caroms. "He's not a backup. You know Buffalo's got a great one-two punch, and every night you're going to get a goalie on top of his game."' … [Read more...] about Biron impresses in start

'If Biron is unhappy about being the Sabres' No. 2 guy, he wasn't showing it yesterday, although the call to start the game may have helped his mood. He said reports that he had demanded a trade were greatly exaggerated. "I never did, I never will (ask to be traded). I'm part of a team and that's what it's all about."' … [Read more...] about Biron not just biding his time

'But that doesn’t change the fact that Pominville is making an impact -- his ice time is up and he’s getting more important shifts. Lindy Ruff is using him with more than just Thomas Vanek and Jiri Novotny, too.' … [Read more...] about Pominville proving he was no fluke

Sabres too sharp for Senators (Ottawa Citizen) Biron not just biding his time (Ottawa Citizen) Still empty at the Bank (Ottawa Sun) Heatley not worried (Ottawa Sun) Game story (Ottawa Sun) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 7:00 a.m.)

'Chris Drury had a goal and an assist and Daniel Briere had two assists to help Buffalo extend its season-opening winning streak to three with a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3

'Biron made his first start of the season for Buffalo, which has started a season 3-0 for the first time since the 1994-95 campaign.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Ottawa 3

'The Sabres next play on Friday night in Detroit to face off with the Red Wings.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Hold On In Ottawa 4-3

'Biron recorded his first victory since the final game of the 2005-06 regular season...'. … [Read more...] about Another nail biter

'Certainly, a 3-0 burst out of the gates, particularly in the span of 4 days against quality opponents, is an achievement worthy of some respite away from the rink. However, Ruff and the team are fully aware that they have portions of their game that need adjustment and more refinement, such as reviving their thus-far dormant power play as well as ridding themselves of an … [Read more...] about Game # 3: Sabres 4, Senators 3

Amerks ready for encore after impressive debut (Rochester D&C) Amerks' Stafford selected second star by TheAHL.com (Amerks.com) Amerks trim roster by two (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 4:45 a.m.)

Game Center Box Score Full Play-by-Play Recap Game Photos … [Read more...] about Sabres Defeat Senators: 4-3