Archives for November 16, 2006

'“You don’t have as much energy as you need,” Ruff said of the injuries juggling the lineup. “Our turnovers go up because you can’t get your feet going. It affects our special teams.”' … [Read more...] about A slip for the Sabres

'Coach Lindy Ruff on Thursday said Afinogenov is still experiencing some soreness but termed the player's return against the Penguins a possibility after he took part in a full team practice.' … [Read more...] about Sabres RW Afinogenov cleared to play

'The newest addition to the lineup of the Akron-based company features thick fudge, fudge-coated cone pieces and chopped peanuts packaged in a container decorated with the National Hockey League club's colors and team logo. The name is a take-off on a catch-phrase used by Sabres' broadcaster Rick Jeanneret in reference to player scoring into the top of the … [Read more...] about Perry's intros ice cream dedicated to Sabres

'A second regulation defeat in 18 games is no reason to panic. But what has some key Sabres on edge is their inability to make the first power-play unit work, especially at a time when they're playing 10 games in 17 nights and teammates are on the shelf with injuries.' … [Read more...] about Sabres overpowered

'"If it were a different circumstance I'd want to be back in the lineup, but I know I don't want this to go the whole season," Miller said. "I don't want this to be something that pops up and creeps in and it's a situation where, "Another week off and see how it feels,' then, "Two weeks off and see how it feels.' I … [Read more...] about Miller takes a step toward returning

'All 482 seats at Chef's have someone sitting in them at least once, before every home game, said Paveljack, and it's all thanks to the sold-out Sabres. "Even the personality and the mood, everyone coming in is really happy, everyone has got jerseys on, and smiling and a rush, they're in a hurry, they want to eat their pasta and go to the game right … [Read more...] about Sold-out Sabres games equals big business

'Are they concerned? A bit. Are they worried? Not a bit. Are they motivated? Completely.' … [Read more...] about Sabres show they're human

'So much for a happy 65th birthday for owner Tom Golisano, who before the opening faceoff was serenaded with a rendition of "Happy Birthday" by many in the sellout crowd of 18,690 at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Senators capitalize to slow the Sabres

'“I’m just playing hockey,” Stafford said following Wednesday’s loss. “I feel good. It’s going to take me a few games here to get going, but every game I think I’m getting better and better. They’re teaching me a lot here and making sure I know exactly what I’m doing out there as far as defensively. They just keep telling me … [Read more...] about Despite loss, Stafford’s piece fits the puzzle

'In the seven games prior to Wednesday’s contest, the Drury-Kotalik-Novotny trio combined for two goals, six assists and a collective minus-9. After the team’s first nine games, the line had 15 goals, nine assists and a plus-4.' … [Read more...] about Drury line&#8217s production gone south

Senators up for challenge (Ottawa Citizen) Mlakar shoots down rumour (Ottawa Citizen) Ottawa Senators 4 at Buffalo Sabres 2 (Ottawa Citizen) 'Huge relief' for Sens (Ottawa Sun) Only victories will quell Sens chatter (Ottawa Sun) The Ottawa Bullies? (Toronto Globe and Mail) Photo gallery (Toronto Globe and Mail) The Ottawa Equation (TSN.ca) … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Ottawa Coverage

'Martin Biron loses his first game as his record drops to 6-1-0 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sens Hand Sabres Second Regulation Loss

'"We knew it was going to be tough," said Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. "The schedule was against us and the amount of minutes that we've had to place on some guys was against us. But it doesn't get any easier so we're going to have to keep grinding it out."' … [Read more...] about Senators Skate Away Winners

'The Ottawa Senators took advantage of their solid special teams play and a few lucky bounces to hand the Buffalo Sabres their second regulation loss of the season. The Senators erased a 2-1 Buffalo lead with three unanswered goals in the third period en route to a 4-2 victory at HSBC Arena.' … [Read more...] about Poor special teams, bad bounces lead to loss

'Buffalo has been remarkable at coping with adversity but there's no denying that the absence of their starting goalie, best defensive tandem and most dangerous offensive player has caused their engine to idle more often of late.' … [Read more...] about Game # 18: Senators 4, Sabres 2