Archives for November 22, 2006

'"What we are telling people now is if they want to come down and place an order we are not making any guarantees they will be in for Christmas," said Gilbert.' … [Read more...] about Trying to find a Sabres Jersey

'Ryan Miller may not lead the NHL in shutouts or goals-against average, but he doesn’t have to. All he has to do is win games, and judging by his 11-2-1 won-lost record, he’s doing just fine in that regard. Just ask the Maple Leafs, who were stoned time and again by Miller with the Sabres clinging to a 5-4 lead in the final minutes Wednesday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Offense resembles well-oiled machine

'Likely due to that success, the Sabres have released a new stocking stuffer for this year, debuting Jeanneret’s “Top Shelf,” a DVD documentary of the team’s legendary voice, at Wednesday’s game with the Toronto Maple Leafs.' … [Read more...] about Jeanneret stocking stuffer on sale

'Maxim Afinogenov. No specific reason, but whenever I see 61 has the biscuit it’s a bigger rush than a shot of Primatine.' … [Read more...] about Plenty to stuff yourself with this holiday

'Of Buffalo's 18 wins, seven have come after it has trailed by at least a pair of goals.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Toronto 4

'With the game tied, the Sabres scored off a turnover by Raycroft to take a 5-4 lead with 5:19 remaining. Daniel Paille dumped the puck into the Toronto zone and Raycroft stopped the puck behind the net and fired a pass up the left boards. Pominville though knocked down the clearing attempt at the half wall and centered the puck to Briere, who fired the puck past Raycroft, … [Read more...] about Buffalo 7, Toronto 4

"Mom has been on holiday back home this past week," joked Campbell. "Maybe that's the reason for it." … [Read more...] about The Source of his Success

Sabres forward Jochen Hecht is out for tonight's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an inner-ear problem. … [Read more...] about Hecht Out, Michael Ryan In Tonight

'The Sabres can exceed the cap by $2.8 million as long as Tim Connolly remains on long-term injured reserve. But if the concussed center comes back and that original $95,000 cap space is gone, the Sabres wouldn't be able to call up anyone from Rochester as a short-term injury replacement - unless the team cleared cap space through a trade or by waiving someone.' … [Read more...] about Tight cap keeps Peters hanging

'There are many reasons for the Sabres' rise to prominence. But Gaustad's arrival as an NHL player, and the sustained play of the fourth line, have been big factors. When you can roll four lines, as Lindy Ruff has done, it filters through the roster. It fortifies a team for the end of games, the end of road trips, and the playoffs.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad comes forth as a scorer

'"They're up there in the standings, and they work extremely hard," Sabres co-captain Daniel Briere said Tuesday. "That's the one thing I've noticed with the Maple Leafs. They come hard at you. They're relentless. That's a difference from the previous years that we've seen them. They're certainly tough to play … [Read more...] about Leafs turn into relentless contenders

'C Chris Drury entered season with 11 goals against Toronto, tied with Chicago for most against any team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'Without a doubt, Sabres fans have been very thankful for the team’s hot start this year. But a loss to the Leafs tonight could bring some doubts -- and move Toronto closer to first place in the standings.' … [Read more...] about Toronto rivalry heats up again

'“Normally you don’t see Sabres enthusiasm until the Bills’ season is over,” Nye said. “(Hockey) is no longer a secondary sport ... it’s carried over since last year’s playoff run.”' … [Read more...] about Sabres equal profits

'Don't think I've ever seen a team that has the will, collectively, to play like its hair is on fire from the opening faceoff to the last whistle the way this outfit does, night after night.' … [Read more...] about Pumped-up Sabres never stop attacking