Archives for December 6, 2006

‘Timmy, I just wanted you to know that the Sabres just traded for your rights. Mr. (Darcy) Regier and Mr. (Lindy) Ruff will be calling you shortly.’ So then it started to hit me and I thought, “Wow, maybe my friend wasn’t joking around.” About 10 minutes later, I got a call from Mr. Regier and Mr. Ruff just as they were driving home from the draft. … [Read more...] about Kennedy lighting it up at Michigan State

'"It's definitely a source of motivation," Briere admitted Wednesday. "All of my life that's what I've been thriving on. There have been lots of comments: that I wouldn't make it to the next level; that I wouldn't be drafted to the NHL; that I wouldn't make the NHL; that I would only be a power-play specialist. "Those comments after my arbitration award were in the back of my … [Read more...] about Briere proving well worth the $5-million arbitration award given last summer

'Q: Alexander Ovechkin gave you a shot from behind a few days ago and got kicked out of the game. What happened there? A: We got stuck in our zone chasing the puck for a while. Finally, I got the puck, dumped it out and I skated to our bench, and about 3 or 4 seconds after I dumped the puck, I got hit from behind. I had no clue anyone was coming, so I wasn't protecting myself. … [Read more...] about Briere gets past stereotypes … and that Ovechkin hit

'“Adding “My Sabres Tickets” and My Replay demonstrates our continued commitment to our season ticket holders and Sabres fans to add valuable ticketing services for our fan community,” said Dan DiPofi, Chief Operating Officer of the Buffalo Sabres. “By providing a safe and reliable way to manage ticket inventory or purchase tickets, we’re … [Read more...] about Tickets.com named exclusive secondary market technology provider for the NHL Buffalo Sabres

'"To be honest with you, I was thinking about it," the Buffalo Sabres co-captain said. "It was so close so many times, but I can't remember a time when I had two in the first period so early like that, where I had some [43] minutes to play with the chance to get it."' … [Read more...] about Briere pulls off new trick

'Miller leads the goaltenders with 253,024 votes, 44,532 ahead of second-place Marc-Andre Fleury of Pittsburgh. Campbell is second among defensemen with 242,852 votes, trailing only Toronto's Bryan McCabe (245,976). Briere (214,295) holds the third forward spot behind runaway leader Sidney Crosby (401,365) and his Pittsburgh teammate Evgeni Malkin (217,146).' … [Read more...] about Ballots and bucks go Buffalo's way

Bolts Fail To Make The Grade In Loss (Tampa Tribune) Andreychuk Feted With Gifts, Scholarship (Tampa Tribune) Beaten by the best (St. Petersburg Times) Special night for father and son (St. Petersburg Times) No. 25 not in rafters, but time will tell (St. Petersburg Times) Photo gallery (St. Petersburg Times) Lightning honour former captain Andreychuk prior to facing … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Coverage

'"When nights like this happen, it's just not about yourself," Briere said. "I have to give my linemates a lot of credit because of the plays they made."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 1

'Chris Drury had the other tally for the Sabres, who have won two of their last three games and five straight against the Lightning, outscoring the Bolts 30-13 during the streak. Jochen Hecht and Jason Pominville each had two assists and Ryan Miller made 29 stops between the pipes.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 1

'For the second game in a row, the Sabres gave up an early goal as Vincent Lecavalier would give the Lightning a 1-0 lead just 53 seconds into the game. But this time Buffalo came back from the early deficit scoring three unanswered goals in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Briere And Sabres Bounce Back With 4-1 Win

'Briere was very modest about scoring his first career hat trick. "I have to give my two linemates a lot of credit," said Briere. "When nights like this happen it's not just about yourself. You need some help."' … [Read more...] about Hats Off to Daniel Briere

'The Buffalo Sabres' 4-1 victory over the Lightning was a lifeless affair that had considerably less back-and-forth action than the Andreychuk Bobbleheads they gave out before the game, but it did allow the team to avoid a second consecutive loss, their avowed goal this season. And it did get the squid-like taste out of their mouths after Saturday night's humilation in … [Read more...] about Briere strikes three times in win over Lightning

'Although the team came out flat-footed yet again in the opening minutes, provoking images of their collapse against the Capitals, Buffalo settled down thereafter and outworked Tampa Bay throughout the game for the first win on a five-game road trip and one of their best defensive performances of the season.' … [Read more...] about Game # 27: Sabres 4, Lightning 1

Mancari scores twice, makes a neat save in Amerks win (Rochester D&C) Amerks player and moose will show up at library (Rochester D&C) Moose meltdown (Winnipeg Sun) Injury bug hits (Winnipeg Sun) Late blunders kill Moose (Winnipeg Free Press) Mark Mancari scores twice to lead Rochester past Manitoba Moose 3-2 (CP) One to Go (RNews.com) Mancari helps Amerks take down the … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Rochester Coverage (Updated 12:00 p.m.)