Archives for December 2006

'For starters, it brings the viewers closer to the action. Cuthbert was able to conduct brief interviews, tape-delayed by a few seconds, with the coaches during breaks in the game.' … [Read more...] about TSN's broadcast trial worked

'After missing three games with an inner-ear infection, Jochen Hecht returned with a first-period goal, and although it was officially listed as unassisted, he might want to give New York’s Aaron Ward a pat on the back for an assist.' … [Read more...] about Hecht contributes quickly after layoff

'Inside HSBC Arena, the fans are warm and fuzzy. They're rooting for their winning team and ready to send them off on a 10-day, five-city road trip that takes them to play the Capitals, Lightning, Panthers, Canadiens and Devils before returning home. A little wind can't stop these people. Hell, a blizzard can't stop these people. Especially when this team has Western New … [Read more...] about Weather can’t keep Sabres fans away

Hilton's Callahan makes NHL debut (Rochester D&C) Blueshirts lose but take heart (New York Daily News) Sabre rattled (New York Post) Rangers swept away (Newsday) Point well taken as Rangers fall again in OT (NewYorkRangers.com) Post-game notes (NewYorkRangers.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New York Coverage

'"You don't want to get too ahead of yourself, but we're playing to win as many games as we can," Briere said. "We're inching to our goal, inching closer to the playoffs."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Rangers 3, SO

'"I really believe the difference between us and some teams out there with skill is a game like this," Miller said. "We had a lead, we gave it up. We battled back to get a tie and then battled through the third and overtime to get a chance to win."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, NY Rangers 3 (SO)

'New York would come out strong in the third period, scoring on back to back power play goals from Martin Straka and Michael Nylander giving the Rangers the 3-2 lead. Just two minutes after losing the lead, the Sabres would tie the game as Chris Drury would crash the net and put home a backhand cutting across the crease sending the game to overtime tied 3-3.' … [Read more...] about Briere/Miller Lift Sabres In Shootout

'"We didn't get a lot going on [in the second]," said head coach Lindy Ruff, whose team became just the fourth in NHL history to win 20 of their first 25 games. "We made some poor decisions, took some bad penalties and gave them some opportunities on the power play to get back in the game. It looked like we thought it was going to be an easy game [after the first period]. We … [Read more...] about Clawing Their Way To Victory

'They needed a clutch: goal from Chris Drury, effort from the penalty killers and save (or two) with the game on the line from Miller. And, oh yeah, a pretty goal from Daniel Briere in the shootout.' … [Read more...] about Sabres need shootout for season sweep of Rangers

'It's rarified air for those athletes that rise to the occasion, over and over, when the outcome of a game is hanging in the balance, often defying the pressures and anxieties to capture victory from the jaws of defeat. While Drury has become as well-respected for his defensive chores as he has for any offensive achievements, his one calling card continues to dominate more than … [Read more...] about Game # 24: Sabres 3, Rangers 2 (OT)

Amerks fall short at Grand Rapids (Rochester D&C) Trip Taking Toll (RNews.com) Amerks lose 4-2 to Griffins (Amerks.com) The Moose at Eastview Mall Saturday, December 2 (Amerks.com) Proud to beat the Americans (GriffinsHockey.com) Go West Young Amerks (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'To fill out the roster, Drew Stafford and Dan Paille have been recalled from Rochester once again.' … [Read more...] about Hecht, Lydman Ready For Return, Roy Out Again

'With Lydman's return, the Sabres may be able to rely less on Brian Campbell, who has averaged around 30 minutes a game while Lydman is out. While Campbell enjoys the extra minutes, the replacement of Lydman for a rookie defenseman will help to disperse ice time more evenly. "Obviously Toni is going to play quite a few minutes," said Campbell. "I'm … [Read more...] about Sabres Getting Healthy

'They did it in a variety of different ways. Ryan Miller was terrific in the net. The overall effort from everyone in the lineup was solid. They brought some kids up from the Rochester Americans to fill in, and they played quite well. Drew Stafford in particular piled up several points. He looked very impressive.' … [Read more...] about Sabres are the epitome of consistency

'The Sabres will have two more healthy bodies tonight when they take on the New York Rangers at HSBC Arena. Defenseman Toni Lydman and left winger Jochen Hecht will return to the lineup after fully recovering from their upper body injuries.' … [Read more...] about Hecht, Lydman return tonight against Rangers