Archives for November 24, 2006

'The bottom line is this. At press time the Sabres are eight points ahead of their closest competition in the Eastern Conference, and it's only November. They are the only NHL team with over 90 goals, let alone 100.' … [Read more...] about Is anyone in the East even close to the Sabres?

'The Buffalo Sabres have just concluded a stretch in which they played seven games in eleven nights, and they're not out of the woods.' … [Read more...] about Sabres in position to get even better

'Being Brian Campbell today is like living in a fantasy world. He's one of the most popular players on a Buffalo Sabres team that is being embraced by this town like few other teams have. He's one of the most respected voices in a dressing room filled with leaders. His name is among the NHL's best in several categories, playing for a team that is the league's best.' … [Read more...] about Campbell is living the dream

'Taking away the one goal awarded for each shootout victory, the Sabres have scored 97 times. That's an average of 4.41 per game, nearly a full goal higher than second-place Anaheim. The Ducks' 80 goals work out to 3.48 per game. The Sabres have almost 21/2 times the output of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the team with the least offensive might. Columbus has 42 goals for a 2.10 … [Read more...] about Nobody even comes close in scoring column

'G Cristobal Huet has won his last four starts, in which he's allowed only seven goals.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'The Buffalo Sabres coach has not always enjoyed Tucker's alleged tactics, especially last season when he accused the Maple Leaf winger of going after the knee of Jochen Hecht. So, imagine our shock this week when we approached Ruff and asked him who has been the biggest surprise thus far in the young NHL season.' … [Read more...] about Early looks, for just a quarter

'Playing against the NHL's best team is a pretty good litmus test a quarter into the season. "Whether you play them in the first game, the 50th game or the last game of the season, it's always a test when you're playing the best in the league," Canadiens assistant captain Craig Rivet said after practice yesterday at the Bell Centre.' … [Read more...] about Defence is key for Habs

Defence is key for Habs (Montreal Gazette) Montreal (12-5-3) at Buffalo (18-3-1) (AP) High-flying Sabres host Canadiens in Northeast Division clash (Sportsticker) Montreal Canadiens (12-5-3) at Buffalo Sabres (18-3-1) (The Sports Network) Game # 23: Montreal @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) Off to Buffalo (HabsWorld.net) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 5:00 p.m.)

Younger Amerks following veteran Smith (Rochester D&C) Getting to know Sabres prospect Mark Mancari (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage