Archives for November 1, 2006

When you're on a streak, everything is better; the flights are shorter, the food tastes better, it's just fun every day. I love seeing how hungry the guys are. When we won five in a row, no one was saying, "Oh, this is great, let's take a few days off." Every night, the guys are dying to compete. It's a great thing to see. … [Read more...] about Drury believes in Sabres…and the Yankees

'Party in the Sabres Backstage Club with Juxtaposse on Friday, November 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. prior to the Sabres/Panthers game. Juxtaposse is a local band that features the son of legendary Sabre Rick Martin. Admission is free of charge to all Sabres fans attending the game.' … [Read more...] about Go Backstage With Juxtaposse

'Salvation Army officers will stand with their kettles prior to and during the game in various spots around the arena accepting donations. Sabres mascot, Sabretooth, will also be on hand to solicit contributions for the start of the holiday season.' … [Read more...] about Salvation Army Kettle Drive

'Miller posted an 8-0-1 record with a 2.36 goals-against average and .921 save percentage in nine appearances.' … [Read more...] about Miller First Star of October

'Starting this season, the NHL is recognizing the top three players of the month rather than handing out separate offensive and defensive awards.' … [Read more...] about Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller named NHL's first star of the month

'Ryan Miller, Atlanta Thrashers left wing Ilya Kovalchuk and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer have been named the NHL's 'Three Stars' of the month for October.' … [Read more...] about NHL Names Ryan Miller As The Top Star For October

'Connolly's return is uncertain because he is still experiencing the effects of a concussion sustained in Game 2 of Buffalo's second-round playoff series against Ottawa in May. Connolly has not yet been cleared to skate, raising fears he could miss at least the first half of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres place C Connolly on long-term IR

'Seriously, other than some replies of “Let’s go Buffalo” to enemy chants of “Go Leafs go,” what makes this a rivalry at all?' … [Read more...] about No hard feelings?

'But if one more player gets dinged, warning bells will ring. Salary-cap restraints and sharing their minor-league affiliate have thinned the Sabres' defensive depth. Another injury, and the next player to join the lineup will be a 20-year-old who wasn't paid to play hockey until a few weeks ago.' … [Read more...] about Sabres a hit away from thin blue line

'The team has launched "My Sabres Replay" at Sabres.com, allowing season-ticket holders to try to sell any tickets they can't use. In addition to giving the preferred customers a convenient place to sell, the program also gives them - and the team - the opportunity to make a few dollars in today's hot market.' … [Read more...] about Team opens a ticket resale site

'With Henrik Tallinder out for 1-2 months, the Sabres needed to clear salary cap room to call up a replacement. They did that by placing concussed center Tim Connolly on long-term injured reserve, which clears up nearly $2 million in cap room, leaving Buffalo $2.805 million under the cap.' … [Read more...] about Connolly On Long-term Injured Reserve

Doing more with less in AHL (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage