Archives for January 2007

'Buffalo will recall forward Drew Stafford from Rochester.' … [Read more...] about Hecht Out For The Week

'Hecht wouldn't discuss his injury, but was spotted walking without a limp. He will have additional time to recover during the five-day NHL All-Star break that starts Sunday.' … [Read more...] about Sabres LW Hecht to miss at least week

'“Lindy Ruff, as a player he was a competitive individual that went out and worked hard, committed to his team night in, night out,” Carlyle said. “Obviously in his coaching aspect of it, he's done a tremendous job in Buffalo. Just look forward to at some point talking about it. We've got a mutual friend that has a strong relationship with him … [Read more...] about Coaching berths fitting result for Carlyle, Ruff

'Co-captain Daniel Briere understands the concern that the skid is bringing. He knows the Sabres' problems - careless defense, casual passes and lapses in work ethic - are not going to resolve themselves.' … [Read more...] about Boston goalie prolongs Sabres’ slump

'The decision of who gets to leave Rochester and join the big club falls almost solely to Randy Cunneyworth. He's in his seventh season as the Amerks' head coach, and the Sabres trust him to decide whether it's Paille, Drew Stafford, Clarke MacArthur or some other hot player who would best help Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Rochester shuttle assists the cause

Bruins do what they must (Boston Globe) Line change agrees with Donovan (Boston Globe) Goalies are showstoppers (Boston Globe) B’s turn to video for inspirational victory (Boston Herald) Boyes shifts down in line maneuvers (Boston Herald) There’s no doubt in Thomas (Boston Herald) Thomas saves day for Bruins (Providence Journal) Inspired by video, B’s … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Boston Coverage (Update 12:30 p.m.)

Mancari will be a 'legal' skater in tonight's lineup (Rochester D&C) Amerks’ trip delayed 2 ½ hours by ice (Rochester D&C) Amerks lose Stewart, Larman (Rochester D&C) … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s Rochester Coverage

'The Sabres have now lost five of their last seven game and they are winless in their last three. They have a chance to avenge their loss on Wednesday when the Bruins come to the arena on Wednesday night.' … [Read more...] about Bruins Hand Sabres Third-straight Loss

'"You can't win every game every year, but we've got to stop the bleeding now," said center Derek Roy, who scored Buffalo's first goal of the game. "We've got to get back to just working."' … [Read more...] about Bleeding Continues In Boston

'With five losses in the past seven games and their specialty teams continuing to let them down, the Sabres are fighting increasing frustrations, while trying to desperately regain some of the momentum and swagger that they displayed on a regular basis earlier in the season.' … [Read more...] about Game # 46: Bruins 3, Sabres 2 (SO)

'"Thomas made some huge saves over there as did Ryan," said Buffalo Derek Roy, who had a goal and an assist. "We had some opportunities that would have been goals and they just took them right away. Good goaltending goes a long way."' … [Read more...] about Losing streak goes on with shootout loss in Boston

'Derek Roy and Jochen Hecht scored for the Sabres, losers of a season-high three straight.' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'In the scoreless second and third periods, Miller and Thomas traded spectacular saves to keep the game tied. Both sides engaged in a frantic overtime session, but did not come up with any quality chances due to the fatigue of an emotionally draining contest.' … [Read more...] about Boston 3, Buffalo 2 (SO)

'The Sabres' last day off was Jan. 7. Unless coach Lindy Ruff breaks from his practice routine this week, the Sabres' next chance to spend a day off the ice won't come until Sunday. That would be 13 straight days on the ice in five different rinks in four cities.' … [Read more...] about No rest for the weary: Sabres visit Boston

'Coach Lindy Ruff said Sunday the Sabres did not yet have word on whether the injury would be long term or short term. It is believed to be a shoulder injury.' … [Read more...] about Injured Gaustad misses Boston trip