Archives for January 2007

'Maxim Afinogenov had a goal and an assist for the Sabres, who swept their four-game homestand and have won seven of nine overall. Paul Gaustad and Jochen Hecht added the other markers.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Islanders 1

'Ryan Miller made 29 saves and Maxim Afinogenov had a goal and an assist to give the Buffalo Sabres a 3-1 win over the New York Islanders on Monday.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, NY Islanders 1

'"The excitement and nerves, it's almost like Christmas morning or you're playing your first National Hockey League game," Nolan said Sunday at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. "It's exciting. This place was a very special place and I really enjoyed my time that I spent here."' … [Read more...] about Nolan returns to where it started

'The Isles haven't scored a goal in more than 138 minutes.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Islanders

'"It's going to be fun to see the crowd and come back to an area that gave you your start in the National Hockey League," Nolan said yesterday after practice. "Probably the best part about going back is the people of Buffalo really helped my transformation the last nine years. I still get letters and e-mails even after all those years. I really felt connected to the people … [Read more...] about Nolan returns home as enemy

'Nolan added that he holds no grudge against the Sabres. "What has happened in the past is gone and it's over, and hopefully the fans will remember the good times," he said.' … [Read more...] about Nolan anxious to lead Isles into Buffalo

'"You can just feel the excitement," said Teppo Numminen, who has played in hockey-dominated markets like Winnipeg and others with lukewarm fan support such as Phoenix and Dallas. "It seems like everywhere you go around town, you see something saying 'Go Sabres.' You realize you are not just playing for your team and teammates but for your entire community."' … [Read more...] about Players taking notice of Sabres’ popularity

Nolan returns home as enemy (Newsday) NY Islanders (19-15-3) at Buffalo (28-7-3) (AP) Sabres go for fourth straight win (Sportsticker) New York Islanders (19-15-3) at Buffalo Sabres (28-7-3) (The Sports Network) Game Preview (NewYorkIslanders.com) Game # 39: NY Islanders @ Buffalo (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s New York Coverage (Updated 2:00 p.m.)

Amerks shut out despite outshooting Grand Rapids (Rochester D&C) Griffins shut out year with win (Grand Rapids Press) No Party in Grand Rapids (RNews.com) Griffins shoutout Amerks (Amerks.com) Dressed to kill (GriffinsHockey.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage