Archives for December 2006

'"It's always special playing against them and getting a little payback," said winger Ales Kotalik, whose penalty-shot goal with 42 seconds remaining stamped an exclamation point on the victory. "You can almost see yourself playing in the Stanley Cup finals."' … [Read more...] about Quick spark lights up win for Sabres

Sabres pound Canes (Raleigh News and Observer) Brind'Amour makes his points quietly (Raleigh News and Observer) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Carolina Coverage

'Chris Drury and Thomas Vanek would both reach the 20 goal mark for the season and Ryan Miller stopped 29 shots leading Buffalo to the 4-1 victory.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Finish Season Sweep Of Canes

'"In my mind, that loss [in Game Seven] is still fresh," said Ales Kotalik, who scored his 11th goal of the season with a penalty shot in the third period after being pulled down on a breakaway by Erik Cole. "You can't forget being knocked out in Game Seven when you're leading 2-1 after two periods. You can see yourself in the Stanley Cup Finals and you will never be able to … [Read more...] about Sweeping the Bad Memories Away

'Each time, the Sabres made their own statement, swatting away the Canes the way Miller swats away breakaways.' … [Read more...] about Sabres make statement in season sweep of Canes

'If the steam emanating from Ruff's ears during his post-game press conference gave any hint of the nature of his first intermission lecture to his slow-starting team, the Sabres know they are skating on thin ice, if they come out on Saturday against Atlanta with another lackadaisical start like they had against Carolina.' … [Read more...] about Game # 37: Sabres 4, Hurricanes 1

Anderson strives to regain knack for stopping puck (Rochester D&C) Amerks prepare to battle Binghamton Senators (Amerks.com) Amerks lose two of three over holiday weekend (LetsGoSabres.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I don't know how many months it's been, but it's always there," said Buffalo center Chris Drury, who had one of the goals. "But I certainly liked the way we played them this year."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Carolina 1

'"That was the best game we played against them," Carolina captain Rod Brind' Amour said. "We really should have had a few in the first period, I think it would have been a different game. If we got out front it would have been a much different story. We didn't and then they got three rebound goals, kind of goals you can?t let happen."' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 4, Carolina 1

'The Buffalo Sabres placed Paul Gaustad on a line with Drury and Kotalik five games ago, and they have scored in three of them - usually before the fans have settled into their seats.' … [Read more...] about Gaustad proves a chemistry catalyst

'"They're looking for a mountain in a molehill," said coach Lindy Ruff. "I could show you two or three two-handed slashes that are worse than a little push with the stick. It's a non-issue with me."' … [Read more...] about Briere hit won't be last lick

'There's little doubt that 2006 will be remembered in Buffalo Sabres annals as the year of the team. The Sabres were almost without peer when it came to winning, and they did it without dynamic individual efforts.' … [Read more...] about Year of the team status is confirmed

'RW Justin Williams has seven goals in the past seven games.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Hurricanes

'No penalty was called, but a deliberate spear calls for a five-minute major penalty, an automatic game misconduct and a league review. Buffalo plays host to Carolina tonight and any league discipline would have to be handed down before the game.' … [Read more...] about League reviews Briere spear

Canes to test the NHL's best (Raleigh News and Observer) Eye on the Hurricanes (Raleigh News and Observer) Carolina (20-14-4) at Buffalo (26-7-3) (AP) Hurricanes seek sixth consecutive win vs. Sabres (Sportsticker) Carolina Hurricanes (20-14-4) at Buffalo Sabres (26-7-3) (The Sports Network) Game notes (CarolinaHurricanes.com) Game # 37: Carolina @ Buffalo … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Carolina Coverage (Updated 10:30 a.m.)