Archives for December 2006

'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.)

'Daniel Briere had three goals, including two during a three-goal first period, as the Eastern Conference-leading Buffalo Sabres beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night. ' … [Read more...] about Briere nets first career hat trick to lift Sabres past Lightning

'The Buffalo Sabres weren't their dominant selves in Week 9, but the club still managed to do enough to stay on top in the power rankings. Buffalo spilt its two games last week, winning one in a shootout and getting blown out, 7-4, in the other contest.' … [Read more...] about NHL Power Rankings

'Andreychuk started his career with the Sabres, and the ceremony was purposely planned for a night Buffalo was in town. Andreychuk's first 11 seasons, from 1982 to 1993, were spent in Buffalo, and he also played for the Sabres in 2000-01. "I'm glad the Sabres organization is going to be a part of it," Andreychuk said. "There's obviously not a … [Read more...] about Sabres crash Andreychuk's party

'For the first time since Nov. 4, the Sabres skated with a fully fit unit, excluding Tim Connolly and Henrik Tallinder, who are out with long-term injuries.' … [Read more...] about Healthy team loaded for Lightning

'The Sabres are tied for most road points in the NHL with 22.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'Stafford has two goals and three assists in 13 games for the Sabres this season.' … [Read more...] about Stafford sent back to Rochester