Archives for October 2006

'They are close to selling out all home games. But the Sabres at their early-season best aren't half as important to armchair fans as the Buffalo Bills at their worst.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still behind Bills in TV ratings

'"They've got a lot of dangerous weapons over there," Sabres defenseman Brian Campbell said. "They got great goaltending. It's going to be a fast game, probably with a lot of scoring chances. They got their power just like us."' … [Read more...] about Offensive display could be in the works

'Sabres on Friday had five of the NHL's top nine plus players.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Thrashers

'Mike Gilbert, the Sabres’ director of public relations, said media credential requests for tonight’s game rival a big playoff tilt. TV networks from Canada are coming for live shoots. Sports Business Journal wants a seat. The Hockey News is sending a reporter. Sports Illustrated is planning a story and wants to attend. “We’re sometimes busy like … [Read more...] about Sabres hoping to make history tonight

'It pains me to type these words, but the Leafs have us beat.' … [Read more...] about Sabres record isn&#8217t real

'While the Sabres would love to continue their streak, Ruff has another reason for trying to keep every competitive edge he can going into Saturday night's game. That's because the Sabres are taking on the Atlanta Thrashers, one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The Thrashers have just one regulation loss. "Look at them. They've got 17 points. … [Read more...] about Three Sabres Injured

'The Sabres have an eight-point lead over the second-place Canadiens in the division. But they will have to work hard to earn their 11th consecutive victory when the Thrashers come to town. The upstart Thrashers have 17 points, the second most of any team in the NHL.' … [Read more...] about Inside shots

'Record-setting streaks don't necessarily translate into Stanley Cups. The Penguins did not win the Cup in 1992-93 despite their 17-game streak. The Leafs came up short in 1993-94 after starting 10-0.' … [Read more...] about Notes, quotes

'Miller's role with the Sabres reminds me of Grant Fuhr in the glory years of the Wayne Gretzky-Mike Messier Edmonton Oilers. Fuhr never led the NHL in goals-against average as an Oiler because that high-powered offense tried to outscore opponents in every game and usually did. But when it was time for the All-Star Game and to represent Canada in international … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Miller recalls days of Fuhr

'game," he said. "We can just skate with them. To play a very sound hockey game in the three zones on both sides of the puck, and we'll need a big game from [goalie] Kari Lehtonen."' … [Read more...] about Speed is name of game for Sabres

Speed is name of game for Sabres (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Atlanta (7-1-3) at Buffalo (10-0-0) (AP) Red-hot Sabres go for league-record start vs. Thrashers (Sportsticker) Atlanta Thrashers (7-1-3) at Buffalo Sabres (10-0-0) (The Sports Network) Game # 11: Atlanta @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Atlanta Coverage (Updated 1:00 p.m.)

'The Buffalo Sabres likely will never break the Penguins' NHL record for bankruptcies -- the Penguins lead, 2-1 -- and probably won't threaten the Penguins' mark for consecutive victories, either. In the latter category, however, it won't be for lack of trying.' … [Read more...] about Sabres rolling like Penguins did in 1993

'Truth is, streak or no streak, the Sabres are the talk of the hockey world right now. In a league that prizes speed, the Sabres are the gold standard.' … [Read more...] about Streaking Sabres have hunger

'Here are 10 things we love about the 2006-07 Sabres...'. … [Read more...] about Taking the NHL by storm

Amerks' winning streak is kaput (Rochester D&C) Sigh of relief for the Crunch (Syracuse Post Standard) Syracuse 5, Rochester 0 (AP) Crunch Stop Amerks' Streak (RNews.com) Amerks lose first of the season at Syracuse (Amerks.com) Crunch Get Win (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage