Archives for January 14, 2007

'Vanek's 23 assists and 47 points ranks third among Sabres scorers, behind Maxim Afinogenov and Daniel Briere.' … [Read more...] about Young Gun Headed To Dallas

'Former Amerk Thomas Vanek is having some kind of season with the Buffalo Sabres. In just his second season with the Amerks’ parent club, Vanek is third on the team with 46 points (23+23) and is third in the National Hockey League with a plus-23 rating.' … [Read more...] about Van-tastic!

'Buffalo Sabres winger Danny Gare tried to approach the 79th game of 1975-76 season like any other. But when Gare piled into the car with roommates Derek Smith and Terry Martin for the ride to the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, he took 47 goals with him, and a shot at hockey history was within reach. And nobody was about to let him forget it.' … [Read more...] about Joining the 50-goal club was a highlight for Gare

'In addition to shooting themselves in the foot, literally and figuratively, with their low-percentage shots, the Sabres have continued to make life difficult by turning pucks over far too often in uncontested situations.' … [Read more...] about Game # 45: Lightning 3, Sabres 2

'The Sabres squandered six power play opportunities -- including a four-minute advantage in the opening period -- and committed many of tonight's season-high 30 turnovers while with a man-advantage.' … [Read more...] about Sabres struck down by Lightning as slump continues

'Vanek -- whose 23 goals ties him for the team-lead with Chris Drury -- will join other future NHL stars this unique four-on-four game.' … [Read more...] about Young gun

Stafford scores pair of goals in win for Amerks (Rochester D&C) Home-ice disadvantage (Syracuse Post Standard) Rochester 5, Syracuse 2 (AP) Cunneyworth Notches 260th Win (RNews.com) Amerks upend Crunch 5-2 (Amerks.com) Van-tastic! (Amerks.com) Game Notes (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage