Archives for November 13, 2006

'After losing to the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals last season, Buffalo has beaten Carolina all three times they've played this season.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Carolina 4

'Buffalo has won 10 straight road games to start the season, tying the team record for a single-season set from December 10, 1983 to January 23, 1984. Counting last season, the team has won 14 consecutive road games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Carolina 4

'Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff appreciates having a player like Numminen on the blue line. “We look to Teppo for a lot of things,” Ruff said. “He is steady back on defense. He can kill penalties and quarterback the power play if needed. It just seems as if he’s in the right place at the right time all the time.”' … [Read more...] about Numminen a model of consistency, class

'According to Forbes, the Sabres generated $70 million in revenues last season and posted operating income of $4.6 million, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The average operating profit of an NHL club was placed at $4.2 million. Last season, the Sabres had player costs of $34 million, adding in benefits and bonuses. This season, payroll has … [Read more...] about Sabres climb on Forbes valuation list

'The more you hear, the more it seems his ascension to the Sabres was part of a continuous work in progress, a natural progression to the NHL. Professional hockey was always the plan, ever since he started skating at age, gasp, 21 months. Maybe that's why he looks like he's been with the Sabres for three years rather than three games. He certainly belongs.' … [Read more...] about Hockey’s in his blood, ice in his veins

'All told, nine different players have scored winners this season for the Sabres. Briere has three, including two in the past three games. "The fun thing is that it's not always the same guy," Briere said. "It's always a different guy that finds a way to put the final touch or get us back in the game. I think confidence has a lot to do with it."' … [Read more...] about Road streak gains glitter as wins pile up

'G Martin Biron has won all five of his games this season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'Although Card's expression on the bench at times was a dead giveaway that he's a rookie, there were no dead giveaways on the ice. In fact, nothing appeared on his stat line except 11:34 of ice time, all at even strength. And that's OK.' … [Read more...] about No news good news for rookie Card

Playoff foes are trouble (Raleigh News and Observer) Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) Canes get home test from Sabres tonight (Durham Herald Sun) Buffalo (14-1-1) at Carolina (9-6-3) (AP) Sabres look for third straight win over Hurricanes (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (14-1-1) at Carolina Hurricanes (9-6-3) (The Sports Network) Game notes … [Read more...] about Monday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 11:00 a.m.)

MacArthur, Amerks soar past Chicago (Rochester D&C) Larman recalled by Panthers (Rochester D&C) Rochester 7, Chicago 3 (AP) Amerks Roll At Home (RNews.com) Amerks win fifth straight; MacArthur nets hat trick (Amerks.com) Americans snap Wolves' perfect road streak (ChicagoWolves.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage