Archives for December 17, 2006

'“He's worked a lot on his game in the offseason,” said Sabres' right-wing Jason Pominville. “He's improved a lot. He is really reliable defensively now. He is so talented offensively that he creates things. He uses his linemates well. They're having good chemistry and they're helping our team win a lot of games.”' … [Read more...] about Thomas Vanek – the first 100 days

'He just continues to prove that he is one of the best in the league, making the big stops that keep Buffalo in games. And when the Sabres do have the lead, Miller ensures that it will remain in their favor.' … [Read more...] about Ryan Miller makes all the big saves

'Ottawa matched Buffalo's speed, enjoyed its best game in weeks and left town with a 3-1 victory. The Sabres have lost only six games all season, including three if four meetings with the Senators. "I don't like losing to them," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "It gives them confidence. It's something we have to rectify as a team."' … [Read more...] about Sens display their speed

'Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said Saturday that doctors diagnosed Connolly with having a disc that was aggravating a nerve in his neck, which could be the source of persistent headaches that have sidelined the center all season. Connolly recently received an injection in hopes of relieving the neck problem and the headaches.' … [Read more...] about Connolly’s woes may be neck pain

'It's easy to say McKee's departure from Buffalo was about the money, but it's only partially true. He felt he had no choice. He wouldn't discuss details of what the Sabres offered him, but he said it was less than half of what he signed for with the Blues.' … [Read more...] about No looking back for McKee

'As long as they don't play them in the postseason, the Ottawa Senators don't seem to have much trouble against the Buffalo Sabres.' … [Read more...] about Senators stifle Sabres, again

'He's still out with a concussion, though, and the Sabres are over the salary cap by his $2.9 million U.S. salary. They'd obviously like Connolly back for his sake. However, they also want to know where they stand with him, long term, before they decide how they're going to handle their Daniel Briere-Chris Drury dilemma. With both players estimated to be (at least) in the $6 … [Read more...] about Sabres take ‘new direction’ in Connolly’s treatment

Sens shuffle off skid (Ottawa Sun) ‘Thank God Alfie is back’ (Ottawa Sun) Spezza scores a pair as Sens beat Sabres (Ottawa Citizen) Sabres take 'new direction' in Connolly's treatment (Ottawa Citizen) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Ottawa Coverage (Updated 8:00 a.m.)

'"I wouldn't say we've solved them," Spezza said. "We definitely get up for these guys. They beat us last year in the playoffs, and we're developing a bit of a rivalry."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 3, Buffalo 1

'"My fear was that they'd beat us on special teams," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff said. "They beat us on special teams again tonight. From a skating and playing our systems standpoint, we were close to our game. We generated a lot of good opportunities. We had some real good missed opportunities."' … [Read more...] about Ottawa 3, Buffalo 1

'Buffalo finally got on the board with just under six minutes left in the second as Jochen Hecht would tip a Brian Campbell shot from the point on the power play to make the score 2-1. The Sabres would take two early penalties in the third giving Ottawa an entended two-man advantage. The Sens would convert as Jason Spezza would score his second goal of the night on the power … [Read more...] about Sens Take Care Of Sabres 3-1

'"They basically have the same team as last year in the playoffs," said Derek Roy, who centers one of Buffalo's two power-play units that went a combined one-for-six on the night. "We worked hard and the effort was there, the puck just wouldn't hit the back of the net tonight."' … [Read more...] about Sharper Sabres Lose Sixth

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'Goaltending. Here's a scary thought. The Senators, a team with as much offensive talent as the Sabres, with it. And the Sabres, a team with a malfunctioning power play, a sputtering offense and a suspect penalty-killing unit, without it.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t figure out Senators

'Today, the Sabres are rock stars, flush with cash and short on tickets and merchandise. Every home game to date this season has been sold out, and the team has the hottest-selling gear in the game. And how is this for a sign of the times: The Bills, Buffalo's most beloved band of athletes, can't sell out their stadium for a game today against the hated Dolphins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres strike fans’ fervor