Archives for February 2007

'The game had a combined rating of 9.8 on American cable rights-holder Versus (7.3) and CBC (2.5). The only prime-time shows that had a higher rating locally were "American Idol" (22.6) and "CSI: NY" (13.6).' … [Read more...] about Buffalo lifts All-Star ratings

Devils won't be rattled by Sabres' visit (New York Post) Buffalo (35-14-4) at New Jersey (31-15-6) (AP) Eastern Conference powers collide in New Jersey (Sportsticker) Buffalo Sabres (35-14-4) at New Jersey Devils (31-15-6) (The Sports Network) Game preview (NewJerseyDevils.com) Game # 54: Buffalo @ New Jersey (SabresFans.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s New Jersey Coverage (Updated 1:30 p.m.)

Red-hot Amerks roar past Marlies (Rochester D&C) Amerks' goal for the second half: Consistency on defense (Rochester D&C) Pogge bombs in Marlies loss (Toronto Sun) Americans 6, Marlies 1 (AP) Amerks Rout Marlies (RNews.com) Amerks take down Marlies, 6-1, for fifthe straight win (Amerks.com) Amerks Trump Marlies (TorontoMarlies.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage

'"You ask him and he'll play anywhere," said Ruff. "He'll go between the pipes if it means he gets to dress. You love his spirit and his enthusiasm."' … [Read more...] about Paetsch-work

'Sometimes it hurts to win.' … [Read more...] about Battered but not beaten

'His biggest flaw, however, was his tendency to become so wrapped up in getting the most out of his team today that he overlooked tomorrow and sacrificed the greater good.' … [Read more...] about Ruff learns lesson on use of goalies

Trying times for Bruins (Boston Globe) Jurcina traded to Capitals for draft pick (Boston Globe) Can’t get no satisfaction (Boston Herald) Boyes shows some fight, gets point across (Boston Herald) Jurcina a casualty of recent struggles (Boston Herald) B's show fighting spirit (Metro West Daily News) Jurcina trade could start Boston exodus (Metro West Daily … [Read more...] about Friday’s Boston Coverage (Updated 12:00 p.m.)

'After allowing an early goal to Marco Sturm, Biron was perfect. He stopped 14 shots in the second period and 12 more in the third.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 1

'On Buffalo's first goal of the game, 3:47 into the second, the Bruins were incensed that Sabres defenseman Paul Gaustad was not called for an interference penalty committed on Marc Savard. The non-call seemed to distract the home club, enabling Drury to circle out from behind the net with the puck and tuck a shot by Thomas for a 1-1 tie.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo 3, Boston 1

'Biron shut down the Bruins offense for a second-straight game as he only surrendered one goal on 34 shots. He improved his record to 11-4-1 on the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres Complete Series Sweep Of Bruins

'Drury's goal was the only success for the power play in seven attempts against Boston, but the penalty kill was perfect, holding the Bruins without a goal in five opportunities. Buffalo has recorded at least one power-play goal in the last four games.' … [Read more...] about Backstopping Back-to-Back Wins

'By displaying better tenacity and a stronger commitment to their defensive responsibilities, Buffalo seems to have regained some of its early-season edge, as they begin the month of February, anxious to leave a mediocre January behind them.' … [Read more...] about Game # 53: Sabres 3, Bruins 1

'Earlier this week, Lindy Ruff told the 29-year-old Biron -- who's set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer -- to be ready for an increase in workload as the Sabres' coach wanted to give Ryan Miller some time off to recharge and refocus. Biron definitely didn't disappointed his coach or his teammates. With the way Buffalo's backup goalie played during Tuesday … [Read more...] about Biron helps Sabres take two straight against Bruins

Sekera picking up AHL game (Rochester D&C) Amerks’ Stafford wins AHL rookie honor (Rochester D&C) Red hot Amerks prepare to host Chillin' Marlies (Amerks.com) Amerks' Stafford named top rookie for January (TheAHL.com) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Rochester Coverage

'As part of his continuing preparation for game action, Tim Connolly will travel with the Sabres to Atlanta and New Jersey to see how his head feels in air travel, according to The Buffalo News.' … [Read more...] about Connolly To Travel With Team