Archives for December 2006

'The Buffalo Sabres defenseman had a metal plate inserted in his left arm, and he'll be wearing a brace on top of that for further protection. "It's supposed to be stronger," Tallinder said Monday. "It could happen [again], but it shouldn't."' … [Read more...] about Bionic Tallinder close to returning

'The Sabres are 12-0-1 on Tuesdays the past two seasons, including 3-0 this year.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Canadiens

'One player who is looking forward to the matchup is Predators forward J.P. Dumont, who spent five seasons with the Sabres before Buffalo walked away from his arbitration award last summer. That made Dumont a free agent and Nashville signed him shortly thereafter.' … [Read more...] about Sabres & Preds meet at GEC Thursday

Montreal (19-8-5) at Buffalo (24-6-2) (AP) Canadiens take NHL-leading power play to key match in Buffalo (CP) Sabres aim to continue domination of Canadiens (Sportsticker) Montreal Canadiens (19-8-5) at Buffalo Sabres (24-6-2) (The Sports Network) Game Preview: Canadiens vs. Sabres (Canadiens.com) Game # 33: Montreal @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) Preview: Habs Clash With … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Montreal Coverage (Updated 12:30 p.m.)

Hunter and The Moose at Parma Library tonight (Amerks.com) Florida reassigns Forwards Larman and Booth to Rochester (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I was a little nervous moving from center to left wing," said Gaustad of his position switch. "It's a different adjustment but I just tried to read off [Drury] as much as possible."' … [Read more...] about Gaustad Learning New Tricks

'“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