Archives for November 2, 2006

'Ales Kotalik scored the tying goal with 95 seconds left in regulation and converted the last shot in the shootout as Buffalo rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Boston Bruins 5-4 Thursday night.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Boston 4, SO

'Boston thoroughly outplayed Buffalo for most of the game and held a 4-1 lead midway through the third period. However, the Sabres staged a furious late rally to force the game into overtime.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Boston 4 (SO)

'So should we keep two record books? Classic NHL and New NHL? I think not, let's just accept the change.' … [Read more...] about No asterisk needed for Sabres' record

'"Confidence has a lot to do with trying the risky plays and thinking you're going to get it through no matter what, no matter how," co-captain Daniel Briere said. "When things are going well, those are the plays you usually can try and get the bounces. That's the way it was going for us lately."' … [Read more...] about Sabres schooled in risk management

'"It's nice to be recognized, but consistency is a season," said Miller, twice named NHL Defensive Player of the Week in 2005-06. "I'll have fun with the award for a brief moment, and then it's back to work."' … [Read more...] about Miller named October star

'RW Jason Pominville is on a five-game goal streak (five goals, three assists).' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'After the game, goalie Ryan Miller didn’t seem disappointed. “Would’ve been fun to make our piece of history, but we’re up there with some pretty good teams,” said Miller. When asked about starting another streak, Miller replied, “I’ve got nothing better to do for the next seven games.”' … [Read more...] about Record Denied!

'General Manager Darcy Regier has been painstakingly calculated when it comes to other players, comparing the worth of J.P. Dumont, Taylor Pyatt and others before letting them hit the open market. In Connolly, however, he’s made one of his biggest gaffes.' … [Read more...] about Move with Connolly makes signing more dubious

'As you might expect with the best opening month in franchise history, the awards keep streaming in for the Sabres, who play at Boston tonight.' … [Read more...] about Miller adds to Sabres’ award collection

'If Buffalo has any weaknesses, it may be overconfidence.' … [Read more...] about Sabres still smiling despite end to record-tying streak

'Miller understands Biron's desire to see more action but he hopes that his close friend considers what he might be leaving behind before again asking to be dealt. "I think that he's in a situation where this summer he just kind of took time to voice his opinion, and you can respect that as a player," said Miller, who is earning $2 million this year. "But I think he knows the … [Read more...] about Sabres goalie Ryan Miller happy to have Martin Biron as his backup

Sabres thumbnails (Boston Globe) B’s take another shot (Boston Herald) Scouting report: Sabres at Bruins (Boston Herald) Sabres to test Bruins' mettle (Metro West Daily News) Sabres will test Bruins (Worcester Telegram and Gazette) Buffalo (10-0-1) at Boston (3-5-1) (AP) Sabres face Bruins in first game after initial loss (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (10-0-1) at … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

Smith earns CCM/AHL Milestone of the month (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Rochester Coverage