Archives for January 6, 2007

'Sabres are 7-6 with an overtime loss against the Northeast Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Maple Leafs

'"It kind of [stinks], but that's the way it goes sometimes," Thorburn said. "I don't know how to take it except to let it motivate me. I'll try to work hard to get back into the lineup and make a difference."' … [Read more...] about Thorburn gets thorny 'homecoming'

'The Sabres, befuddled on both their power play and penalty kill, lost another game Friday night because their special teams couldn't match up.' … [Read more...] about Not-so-special delivery

'Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff could have been speaking on behalf of the Eastern Conference when he said pregame Friday that he'd prefer separation to facing the two in tandem, the more widespread the chasm the better. "Like "out west," Ruff said. "One in L.A. and one in San Jose."' … [Read more...] about Penguins’ pheonoms double the impact

Sabres at Leafs (Toronto Star) Game Day (National Post) Buffalo a test of Leaf talent (Hamilton Spectator) Buffalo (29-9-3) at Toronto (19-17-6) (AP) Maple Leafs to follow 10-goal outburst vs. Sabres (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (29-9-3) at Toronto Maple Leafs (19-17-6) (The Sports Network) Game notes (MapleLeafs.com) Game # 42: Buffalo @ Toronto (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Toronto Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)

'The Buffalo Sabres fans booed their team Friday night. That has been as uncommon as Sabres' defeats this season.' … [Read more...] about Penguins hand Sabres rare losing streak

'But why the city of Pittsburgh wouldn’t allow a casino-funded arena on the city’s waterfront still has me incredulously wringing my hands. No new taxes. A brand new arena. The best player in the NHL. Insanity.' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh better cash in on Crosby

'Although the starting lineups won't be announced until Tuesday, three Sabres -- goalie Ryan Miller, center Daniel Briere and defenseman Brian Campbell -- were among the East's top vote-getters in the most recent round of results. Of those players, only Briere figured to be in real danger of losing his spot, and the challenge to him was coming from teammate Maxim Afinogenov.' … [Read more...] about Sabres might dominate East stars

Penguins win third in row, stun Sabres, 4-2 (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Sabres might dominate East stars (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Penguins answer challenge, top Sabres (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins Notebook (Pittsburgh Tribune Review) Penguins beat Sabres for third straight victory (PittsburghPenguins.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage

'"It's been a tremendous turnaround," said Ruff. "The attitude of the city and the fans, to go from half-packed arena to jam-packed every night and to have the quality of players playing the the type of game we've been playing, a pretty exciting style. We don't have much to complain about, do we?"' … [Read more...] about It’s Ruff justice

'During the two-game losing streak, the Sabres' special teams have plagued them. After killing 18 straight opponent power plays, Buffalo has given up five man-advantage goals to Ottawa and Pittsburgh. "Special teams have been our Achilles' heel," Ruff said. "Our penalty kill in back-to-back games hasn't been very good."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 2

'"I think it's obvious we are pressing, guys with good hands are making poor plays," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "We've got to walk our way through it and guys that normally handle the puck well didn't. After it all, you end up with some pretty ineffective power plays."' … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 2

'This was only the second time all season the Sabres have lost two games in a row.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Fall To Pens 4-2

'"What you need to guard against is letting that frustration effect how hard you work on the ice. We want to make sure that we out-work and out-play the other team."' … [Read more...] about Special Teams Struggles Continue

'With a 1-goal lead in their back pocket on two occasions, the same bugaboo that did the Sabres in against the Senators - spotty penalty killing and missed scoring opportunities - led to the Penguins marching out of HSBC Arena with a well-earned victory.' … [Read more...] about Game # 41: Penguins 4, Sabres 2