Archives for November 12, 2006

'Briere, who was awarded a $5 million contract by an arbitrator this summer, seems to finally be getting into his stride. It couldn’t come at a better time with the injury bug hitting the Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Same old story for Sabres!

'Yes, the Sabres did it again.' … [Read more...] about Briere revives Sabres

'The Sabres were also without defenseman Toni Lydman, who left Friday's game with a migraine headache that apparently was related to a strained neck. Buffalo called up rookie Mike Card, who arrived from Rochester just before the game.' … [Read more...] about Miller, Lydman out; Card gets call

'If a season-long sellout can't guarantee a profit, a larger question looms: What does this mean for the Sabres and other small-market franchises trying to survive under the National Hockey League's new collective-bargaining agreement?' … [Read more...] about Sabres may lose money despite sellouts

'"Marty is a great guy. I understand he wants to play, and 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," Miller said. "But I think he knows the amount of fun we have here in Buffalo. Marty is a good soul. I think he's the kind of person that would step out … [Read more...] about Sabres' start simply stunning

'Daniel Briere and Chris Drury, who share the captaincy with the Sabres, are both scheduled to become unrestricted free agents in the off-season.' … [Read more...] about Regier could see what it’s like to be Muckler

Inspired Flyers can't hold on against Sabres (Philadelphia Inquirer) Holmgren is officially GM - for season (Philadelphia Inquirer) Signs of life in loss (Bucks County Courier Times) Holmgren's interim tag removed (Bucks County Courier Times) Flyers put up a fight in yet another loss (Delaware County Times) General Manager Holmgren no longer considered … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Philadelphia Coverage (Updated 8:00 a.m.)

'No matter if it's a blowout or a tight one, postseason or regular season, Buffalo sure has a knack for sticking it to the Flyers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Philadelphia 4, OT

'Paul Gaustad, Pominville and Drew Stafford tallied the regulation goals for Buffalo while Brian Campbell added two assists.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Philadelphia 4 (OT)

'The Sabres were down late but Daniel Briere tied the game, then notched the game-winner seconds into overtime to give Buffalo the 5-4 victory.' … [Read more...] about Briere Sparks Late Comeback; Sabres Win 5-4 In OT

'Toni Lydman, who was limited to about 10 minutes of ice time last night, will not be able to go tonight. He skated this morning but had a recurrence of the headache that forced him out of action against the Panthers.' … [Read more...] about Lydman Out; Card In For Sabres Tonight

'For the third straight game, Buffalo relinquished a lead and was forced into some last minute heroics, ultimately winning in overtime 5-4 with a power-play goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fight Off Flyers

'Although the Flyers eventually came back to life and bit the stunned Sabres by taking a late lead, it was the relentlessness and persistence of Buffalo that orchestrated yet another victory in overtime, mirroring the past two games that they have won in the extra session.' … [Read more...] about Game # 16: Sabres 5, Flyers 4 (OT)

'But this wasn’t 9-1 by any means.' … [Read more...] about It’s overtime all over again as Sabres down Flyers

'The diminutive Briere, whom I’ve nicknamed “Mighty Mouse,” is generously listed in the Sabres media guide at 5’10” and 178 pounds, but he plays much bigger than that. Briere is not afraid to go into the corners to get a puck, or get physical behind the net in both zones. You rarely see Briere take a check, not because he’s afraid, but … [Read more...] about The Five Million Dollar Man