Archives for December 2006

'In December 2004, at a time the league and its players couldn't be farther apart, Shanahan had the credibility to pull the right people together and form a 26-member hockey incubator for what is now known as the Shanahan Summit. He paid for the brainstorming weekend in Toronto out of his own pocket.' … [Read more...] about Shanahan a liberator for league

'Even the harshest critics must be satisfied with the way Vanek has delivered this season. He has been one of the NHL's most dangerous weapons in front of the net and goes into tonight's game against the New York Rangers in HSBC Arena with superlative stats on a superlative squad. He's on pace for 55 goals and 102 points.' … [Read more...] about On top of his game

'Sabres equipment manager Rip Simonick has been selected to work the exhibition. The Old First Ward native has been with the Sabres for 36 years, supplying the pads and sharpening the skates of everyone from Floyd Smith to Tim Horton to Dominik Hasek to Michael Funk. This will be Simonick's third All-Star honor. He also worked the 1978 exhibition in Memorial Auditorium and 1989 … [Read more...] about Simonick gets third All-Star call

'RW Maxim Afinogenov has four goals and four assists in his past six games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Rangers

'“I feel pretty good right now, so if things keep going well, I’ll be in,” Lydman said following Wednesday’s practice. “It’s not so much the conditioning, it’s the passing and reading the game. Everything happens so fast out there. I pretty much just had headaches and my neck was sore. I had a couple of different doctors suspecting … [Read more...] about Buffalo has last crack at home cooking

'Healy has no such worries, based on his experience at working at ice level. "It's a great place to call a game," says the former Leaf. "You get a better sense of the energy, the speed, the trash talking between the players, the emotions."' … [Read more...] about TSN at rinkside for game tonight

'Cuthbert checked out the location between the benches at the HSBC Arena a few weeks ago. There is room for two people to stand and space for monitors. Perusing the ice, he sensed immediately it would work. "To be honest with you, the hair in the back of my neck just stood up," he said. "I thought, this should be spectacular. Now, my job is to get the fan closer to it."' … [Read more...] about Cuthbert’s game call will be a first

'"I think it will be an exhilarating night," Cuthbert said. "Hopefully I can use what's around me to make it better for fans at home."' … [Read more...] about TSN’S Cuthbert leaves booth to call game from ice level

Rangers out to slash Sabres' lead in East (New York Post) Rangers' Callahan should feel right at home in debut (White Plains Journal News) NY Rangers (13-9-3) at Buffalo (19-3-2) (AP) Rangers look for revenge against Sabres (Sportsticker) New York Rangers (13-9-3) at Buffalo Sabres (19-3-2) (The Sports Network) Rangers getting final crack at Sabres tonight … [Read more...] about Friday’s New York Coverage (Updated 11:30 a.m.)

'Funny, but nobody seems to be admitting just how wrong they were about Regier these days, as the Sabres have become the team and organization nearly all other NHL franchises are modeling themselves after.' … [Read more...] about Regier is Sabres Invisible Man

'Ironically, one of the worst moments in team history led directly to the hiring of Lindy Ruff -- and some of the greatest.' … [Read more...] about Finding the Worst Moment in Sabres History

Amerks coach sees grand future for Zagrapan (Rochester D&C) Rochester looks to regain winning ways (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage