Archives for February 2007

'Afinogenov broke a bone in his left wrist, and coach Lindy Ruff said he will be lost for a minimum of six weeks. Novotny reinjured the same left ankle that recently forced him to miss two weeks of action.' … [Read more...] about OT win will cost Sabres

'But eventually, when the Pailles, Jason Pominvilles and Drew Staffords have been tapped, the well has to go dry, right? At some point, logic dictates that the Sabres pool of young talent will have to evaporate, allowing the team’s Cup chances to vanish.' … [Read more...] about Buckle up, the ride&#8217s getting bumpier

'The dollars weren't all that different between the offers from the two clubs but the Sabres were keen and had the travel advantage.' … [Read more...] about Spacek enjoys easier travel in Buffalo

Sabre-Rattlers (Edmonton Journal) Spacek enjoys easier travel in Buffalo (Edmonton Journal) For the love of Gretzky, get some perspective on life (Edmonton Journal) Oil Spills (Edmonton Journal) Oilers at Sabres (Edmonton Journal) It's a point taken (Edmonton Sun) Waiting for a hero (Edmonton Sun) Forget us not (Edmonton Sun) Oilers drop OT decision to Sabres … [Read more...] about Friday’s Edmonton Coverage

'Briere scored on a 2-on-1 break and at the end of a long shift. Getting a pass from Jochen Hecht inside the Oilers zone, Briere patiently waited for defender Toby Petersen to slide past him. Then, stepping into the middle, Briere lifted a shot beating Dwayne Roloson over the right shoulder.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Edmonton 1, OT

'With the score deadlocked a minute into overtime, Edmonton streaked into the Buffalo zone, but had it taken away. The Sabres got a 2-on-1 break, which then became a 3-on-1 attack, as Briere pulled the puck away from a sprawling Toby Petersen, and ripped it over Dwayne Roloson's right shoulder for the winning goal.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 2, Edmonton 1, OT

'The team received some more bad news on the injury front as Maxim Afinogenov broke a bone in his wrist and will be out for at least six weeks. Jiri Novotny also re-injured his left ankle that he had hurt earlier in the year. There is no timetable for Novotny’s return.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Win 2-1 In OT; Max Breaks Bone In Wrist

'"He fell on it," said Ruff regarding how Afinogenov was injured. "It actually happened the shift before he scored the goal."' … [Read more...] about Injury Bug Bites Hard

'The lowest-scoring road team and the highest-scoring team overall in the NHL went back and forth in the third period, Miller making a big save in the first minute on Horcoff and Roloson answering with a stop on Drury's shorthanded backhand try on a breakaway in the sixth minute. The game's 62nd minute, however, was deciding.' … [Read more...] about Sabres pay the price in another costly victory

'Ruff and Regier both acknowledged after the game that the team will recall two forwards from Rochester. Although Ruff didn't give specifics, one has to believe Drew Stafford and Clarke MacArthur will get the call.' … [Read more...] about Afinogenov out six weeks, Novotny out indefinitely

Dennis shakes off Sunday's rout (Rochester D&C) Monarchs look to tie franchise win streak tonight (Manchester Union Leader) Larman reassigned to Amerks (Amerks.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'"I think the message there is, "An opportunity is going to come your way. You have to put the work in. You have to be prepared. If you're not, somebody else may pass you by,' " Ruff said Wednesday. "We wanted him to be ready. He did a lot of work to be ready, and I think it's really paid off in the way he's played."' … [Read more...] about Paetsch ready to step in

'Miller established The Steadfast Foundation this year to help cancer sufferers, particularly children. The organization's inaugural fundraiser was Tuesday's event at The Church on Delaware Avenue. Ticket sales are still being totaled, but one of the organizers, Therese Forton-Barnes, said the foundation brought in $125,500 through auctions, purchases and … [Read more...] about Miller's charity event is a success

'The Oilers don't play at home until the Feb. 27 trade deadline.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Oilers

'After last year's debacle, it'll be a huge surprise if Regier stands pat at the deadline. But even if he does, this hard-working, speedy club will definitely be a big favorite to represent the Eastern Conference in the Cup Finals when the playoffs begin in early April.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Storm Back to the Top