Archives for November 2006

'"It's one of those games as a goalie that you put the win in the bank and you just regroup," Biron said. "I'm fortunate enough that the team in front of me kept going at it."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 4, OT

'"I was just in front screening the goal for Kotalik," said Vanek. "I think he was shooting the one-timer and it hit (Mike Van Ryn's) stick and broke it. I just picked it up and moved it to my forehand because I knew the goalie was moving."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 5, Florida 4 (OT)

'Roberts accosted an official on the ice after the game, drawing misconduct, gross misconduct, and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. As per NHL rules, the incident will be sent to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman for review.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Top Panthers 5-4 In OT, Vanek Shines

'"I was just screening the goalie," said Vanek. "Kotalik's shot hit a stick and bounced to me. I just pulled it to the middle and shot."' … [Read more...] about Vanek Rewarded For His Efforts

After the Panthers scored twice in the final nine minutes of regulation time to tie the game at 4, Joe Nieuwendyk and Steve Montador beating Martin Biron, who started for an injured Ryan Miller, Vanek won the game 19 seconds into overtime. … [Read more...] about Sabres, Vanek find their second wind to beat Panthers

Ryan Miller, Brian Campbell, Henrik Tallinder, Maxim Afinogenov, Daniel Briere and Chris Drury are all on the ballot for Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Five Sabres highlight NHL All-Star Ballot

'So far, the Sabres have captured nearly half of their league-leading 13 wins by coming from behind, staring down the conventional wisdom of avoiding deficits. The manner they've been able to consistently do so often borders on the magical to sublime, seemingly becoming a formula that works every time. Now heading into Philadelphia, against the NHL's doormats at the moment and … [Read more...] about Game # 15: Sabres 5, Panthers 4 (OT)

Paille provides spark for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Miller's injury prompts Sabres to call up Dennis (Rochester D&C) Amerks add to B-Sens' struggles (Binghamton Press and Sun-Bulletin) Americans 4, Senators 2 (AP) Homestand Begins With Win (RNews.com) Amerks win fourth straight, down Binghamton (Amerks.com) B-Sens fall to Amerks (BinghamtonSenators.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I thought both players played very well for us, but Drew currently has a little more finish," said Ruff of Stafford and Paille. "Looking at that line with Roy and Vanek, we're looking for a guy that can help set up plays and also help finish."' … [Read more...] about Stafford Returns To Sabres Roster

'"That's the point of having Marty here," said Ruff. "These types of things pop-up and Marty is more than capable of playing some great hockey for us."' … [Read more...] about Injury Puts Biron In Net

'"We don't expect it to be too long," Ruff said following Friday's morning skate. "It's something that flared up on him."' … [Read more...] about Sabres G Miller out with muscle strain

'Miller wasn't on the ice for the morning skate, which was not optional. He suffered the muscle strain during a work out.' … [Read more...] about Biron To Start Against Panthers; Stafford Up

'"The odds against him probably were fairly large on making it," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "But he's overcome that just by hard work."' … [Read more...] about Oh brother! Gaustad earns ice time

'"He's feeling better," Ruff said after Thursday's practice. "Hopefully he just keeps progressing. We're still hopeful it's in that 10- to 14-day range."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov is making progress

'C Chris Gratton is on pace to finish the season with 20 points.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Panthers