Archives for February 2007

'What all this means is that the Sabres, already a relatively small team, will become even smaller and more vulnerable down the stretch and into the playoffs. Their offensive heart and soul, co-captains Daniel Briere and Chris Drury, are little guys. So is Derek Roy, a top-rank disturbance creator, as well as All-Star defenseman Brian Campbell. I suspect that the opposition's … [Read more...] about Missing muscle makes the Sabres an inviting target

'This isn’t a case where one player is good and the other isn’t -- every GM in the league would love to have both Briere and Drury on their roster. But Briere has a tendency to do it when Buffalo truly needs a boost, a kickstart from a little guy who’s built himself into a bona fide NHL star.' … [Read more...] about Briere makes case for new contract

Bruins fight way through (Boston Globe) Upon further review, Tenkrat makes amends (Boston Globe) B’s turn it up, beat Sabres to the punch (Boston Herald) Thomas pulls out all the stops, again (Boston Herald) Boston Drops Buffalo, 4-3, SO (BostonBruins.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Boston Coverage

'It was a morale-building win considering how the Bruins responded after squandering a two-goal lead and after a bizarre finish to the second period, when it appeared Boston had escaped with a 3-2 edge. All of that changed when a video review showed Buffalo's Daniel Briere had scored with 53 seconds left in the frame. With the time put back on the clock, the Bruins were forced … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 3, SO

'"It was a good point," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said. "To come back from two down and we had couple of opportunities to win it, and we've been good in the shootout. It's a devastating feeling to lose in shootout, but we been on the other side enough times to know what it feels like to win it."' … [Read more...] about Boston 4, Buffalo 3 (SO)

'Buffalo took two late penalties and would two teams would play a scoreless third period and head to overtime, then to a shootout. Sixteen shooters would attempt to score on Ryan Miller and Tim Thomas with both goalies stopping every try until Boston’s eighth shooter, Petr Tenkrat snuck the puck past a sprawling Miller to give the Bruins a 4-3 shootout win.' … [Read more...] about Bruins Win Lengthy Shootout 4-3

'Another game, another injury the Buffalo Sabres will be forced to endure.' … [Read more...] about More Bad News For Injured Sabres

'It took 16 different shooters before Petr Tenkrat finally managed to beat Ryan Miller.' … [Read more...] about Sabres drop wild shootout marathon to Bruins

'Kotalik was forechecking in the Boston zone when he took a bump along the boards before receiving a holding penalty. The play looked innocent but Kotalik remained hunched over as he gingerly skated to the Sabres' bench. The winger went directly into the locker room and did not return.' … [Read more...] about Another man down

Ryan scores hat trick; Amerks beat Crunch (Rochester D&C) Third six-pack of losses for sliding Crunch (Syracuse Post Standard) Rochester 5, Syracuse 2 (AP) Ryan's hat trick lifts Amerks over Crunch (Amerks.com) Game notes (SyracuseCrunch.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Rochester Coverage

'Following the Sabres and NHL is one of the much-needed distractions that help Follendorf and his fellow soldiers deal with their situation. Their day job, after all, is unimaginable to most of us.' … [Read more...] about Extending the ice into the desert

'In a matter of three games, the Sabres have lost four regulars for extended stretches.' … [Read more...] about Opportunity knocks loud for Sabres

'"Definitely, I was disappointed," Afinogenov said of the injury. "I want to be there. I want to help the team. It's tough, but there's nothing I can do right now. I need to get healthy as soon as possible and play again. I'm going to do everything I can do and hopefully heal fast and jump right back into the games."' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov may not play till playoffs

'The Sabres have scored 13 goals in their past two games against the Bruins.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Bruins

'A player was hurt, someone went up, and when the injured player was healthy, the prospect returned to the Amerks. That's why rookie right winger Drew Stafford has gone up and down eight times since Nov. 5. But this time, Stafford and second-year left winger Clarke MacArthur, the Amerks' top two scorers, could be gone for a long time.' … [Read more...] about Top threats land with Sabres