Archives for November 4, 2006

'"There's incidents in every game," Ruff said Friday, trying to limit bulletin board material. "Obviously, my reaction was what it was, but our focus [tonight] is going to be to win a game."' … [Read more...] about Sabres, Leafs tote emotional baggage

'Vanek enters tonight's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in HSBC Arena with a sterling plus-13, the NHL's best going into Friday night. Last season he and co-captain Chris Drury were a minus-11, worst among Sabres forwards.' … [Read more...] about Stat superlative has its pluses for Vanek

'Sabres outscored Leafs, 20-5, last season in Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'So why should fans expect anything different this time around?' … [Read more...] about Haunting times for Leafs

'"Being sent down and having to clear waivers was really disappointing," Pominville said. "But I knew I could play once I was given a shot. The Sabres drafted me for my offence (in the second round in 2001) and so far it has been going well."' … [Read more...] about Hard at work

'And then there's Andrew Peters, who mocked the Leafs with a golf-swing in Toronto's penultimate match before its season ended without a trip to the playoffs. "The only loser in that incident was me," Peters said. "It's lone gone. I played against them in the exhibition and nobody said anything. I think they know I apologized. It was stupid on my part and it did not show much … [Read more...] about Sabres wary of Tucker

'"I've pretty much been long removed (from the Sabres)," said Peca, who lives in the suburbs outside of Buffalo. "The good thing for me is to see friends and family in town."' … [Read more...] about Peca no stranger to Buffalo

'"We know about Buffalo, so this is a big test to show how good a team we are," Peca said.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo a graveyard for Leafs

'"We've had a great number of Leaf fans in here in the past, but we'll outnumber them this time around," coach Lindy Ruff said yesterday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s arena no longer a haven for Leaf fans

'A great deal of praise has been directed at Ruff, who embraced the new standard of officiating and preached the speed game right off the bat. "We have to give Lindy a lot of credit for his coaching," Brière said. "I think it was unfair that he was labelled a defensive coach. He has always encouraged us to be creative in the offensive zone.' … [Read more...] about BriEere finally enjoying the good times

'Financially cornered, John Muckler was forced to make the 1995 deal which delivered Alexander Mogilny to Vancouver for a 20-year-old Peca, Mike Wilson and a first round draft choice. Through development and a trade, the draft and Wilson became Jay McKee and Rhett Warrener, defence partners on the Cup finalists. Financially cornered, Darcy Regier was forced to make the 2001 … [Read more...] about Peca was a fitting symbol for Buffalo

'"We all care about each other, so we go out and play good hockey," said Miller, who was named the NHL's first star for the month of October. "Our system is totally based on interacting as a team. Our defence and forwards are involved, I need to be involved -- it has to be everybody."' … [Read more...] about The way of the Buffalo

Leafs Game Day (National Post) Toronto (7-5-3) at Buffalo (11-0-1) (AP) Sabres look to keep rolling against rival Maple Leafs (Sportsticker) Toronto Maple Leafs (7-5-3) at Buffalo Sabres (11-0-1) (The Sports Network) Game # 13: Toronto @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 2:00 p.m.)

Ryan delights family with two goals, assist in Amerks victory (Rochester D&C) Falcons rally, but fall short (Springfield Republican) Rochester 5, Springfield 4 (AP) Amerks Fly Past Falcons (RNews.com) Amerks hang on to beat Springfield, 5-4 (Amerks.com) Amerks' reading power play kicks off Monday (Amerks.com) Falcons edged by Amerks, 5-4 (FalconsAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage